In a study published in the Journal of Nutrition , over 100 overweight adults who consumed the equivalent of 4 cups of green tea per day lost more overall weight and abdominal fat than a control group of non-green tea drinkers.  All members of the study participated in an exercise program. Many other health benefits of green tea have been well documented. Green tea’s antioxidants, called , scavenge for free radicals that can damage DNA and contribute to cancer, blood clots, and atherosclerosis.  If you prefer iced tea, HealthJag previously reviewed reviewed a great diet green iced tea made by Lipton.

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