Expert says 'hidden fat' can be burned by three teas that 'boost metabolism'
dailyrecord.co.ukAn exercise expert has explained how certain teas can help tackle "hidden fat" in the body, as too much can raise risks of serious health issues.While fat is stored in various ways throughout the body, this type of flab lies under the skin and makes up the subcutaneous tissue that we can feel in places like the stomach or arms.
While humans require a certain amount of visceral fat to stay warm and protect organs, excess amounts can play a role in heart disease, diabetes and even some cancers.While eating a healthy diet and regular exercise is the best way to shed weight - a personal trainer claims that one beverage can also make a difference, The Mirror reports.Nathan Honess, of sports nutrition retailer Bio-Synergy recommends switching out regular tea for either matcha green tea, regular green tea or peppermint tea.
Visceral fat makes up about one tenth of the body's fat stores and has been linked to a high calorie diet and sedentary lifestyle "To help reduce visceral fat, there’s a few easy changes you can make to your diet and one involves boiling the kettle," he said."Instead of your normal cuppa try switching to matcha green tea – a study found that the key nutrient – catechin – helped reduce the visceral fat in its participants, as well as overall body fat.
If matcha is not for you, try a cup of green or peppermint tea to aid digestion and your metabolism."Speaking on the risks of visceral fat, Nathan added: "It’s sometimes referred to as ‘hidden fat’ because it’s stored deep in your body and can be hard to distinguish."Too much visceral fat can lead to health problems such as lower back pain, heart disease and diabetes."In the 2007 study, published by Obesity journal, 240 men and women with "visceral fat-type
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