We only consume 230 grams of tea per year per person, which positions us globally in thirtieth place. To fight against obesity and diabetes, we should put it more.
However, the health benefits of green tea come rather, it is shown a German study of Schleswig-Holstein University.
Green tea against abdominal fat
Green tea is slightly oxidized tea, keeping all his properties. Thus, a 250 ml cup of green tea, made with 2.5 g of leaves, brings one-third to half of polyphenols including 50 to 80% of epigallocatechin-3-gallate.
However, the latter has the ability to inhibit an enzyme which produces cortisol, a hormone which, when high, increases the abdominal fat. Green tea and limit excessive glucose production in the liver and fat accumulation in adipose tissue.
So against diabetes and obesity, drink green tea every day, in addition, of course, to have a varied and balanced diet and getting regular exercise.