5 types of tea that are both good for your health and help you lose weight

Not only does it bring a feeling of relaxation, some types of tea also contain compounds that are beneficial for weight loss, help control appetite and improve digestion, according to the Eating Well website (USA).

Ginger contains gingerol, a compound with powerful anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties.

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The following teas are both good for your health and effective in increasing weight loss.

Green tea

Green tea tops the list of teas that help with weight loss, largely due to its high content of catechins, especially epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG). This antioxidant has the ability to stimulate fat burning and boost metabolism.

Several studies have shown that people who supplemented with EGCG-rich green tea extract or drank green tea containing catechins lost an average of 3 pounds (1.3 kg) over 3 months. Additionally, regular green tea consumption has also been linked to a reduced risk of heart disease, stroke, and type 2 diabetes.

Black tea

Black tea undergoes fermentation, which increases its levels of flavonoid antioxidants, especially theaflavins and thearubigins. These compounds promote weight loss, reducing both subcutaneous fat and visceral fat.

Oolong tea

Oolong tea contains polyphenol compounds that help enhance fat metabolism, stimulating the body to burn fat more effectively. Some studies show that drinking oolong tea for 2 weeks can promote fat oxidation, thereby supporting weight loss.

In addition, oolong tea also has the effect of reducing blood sugar and improving insulin.

White tea

White tea is the least processed of all teas, which means it retains a high level of catechins and aids in weight loss. Some studies have shown that white tea extract can help reduce fat storage by increasing metabolic rate, stimulating the breakdown of fat cells, and preventing the formation of new fat cells.

Ginger tea

Ginger tea is known for its digestive and weight-management benefits. Ginger contains gingerol, a compound with powerful anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties that speeds up metabolism. This helps the body burn more calories. Ginger tea also reduces hunger and increases feelings of fullness, which reduces food intake, according to Eating Well.