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Weight Loss with Tea and Coffee
*by Sean Paajanen, About.com

You might not think of coffee or tea when it comes to trying to lose
some weight, but I’ve got a few gems around here that might help you
out. Sorry, but there is no ‘miracle tea’ that can melt away all your
excess pounds.

Your Diet Plan
If you are following one of the hip, new diet and eating plans (such
as the South Beach diet, Sugar Busters or the Blood type diet), you
might want to check whether or not your coffee and tea is allowed.

Pu-erh Tea
Don’t let the odd name scare you. Pu-erh tea is quite tasty, and might
be able to help you on your road to good health. Pu-erh is known to
help digest fatty foods, and may even help to reduce your cholesterol
levels.

Watch Your Fat Content
Now, there is NO fat in coffee or tea, so you can drink either one to
your heart’s content. But you can rack up some serious calories and
fat if you don’t watch what you put into your cup. If you enjoy a
dollop of cream, you may be surprised just how much fat you’re adding.

Drink Lots of Water
It can be tough to drink all those glasses of water that nutritionists
say we should, especially when you’d rather be noshing on some fudge
ice-cream. Filtering your water can really improve the taste, and even
makes it better for you by removing the chlorine. Portable filter
bottles can help you bring filtered water with you.

Caffeine as an Appetite Suppressant Caffeine can help to dampen down
your appetite, at least mildly. Of course, caffeine does have some
other side effects you should keep in mind before you start guzzling
coffee to help your weight loss. My wife often has a cup of coffee mid-
afternoon to help quell her munchies. The little energy boost might
help you stay active a little while longer too.

Overall, a nice cup of tea or coffee can help you get over any snack
cravings. Green or herbal teas are a great choice because of the extra
health benefits.

This article is for information only, and should not be taken as
medical advice. Make sure to consult with a physician before starting
any weight loss program.

-LH
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