Priya Sharma Priya Sharma Asked 4 months ago

Is green tea good for weight loss?

Hi, I've been trying to lose some weight after my pregnancy. My sister-in-law suggested I start drinking green tea daily. Does it actually help with weight loss or is it just a trend?

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Ritu Verma Ritu Verma Joined Apr 2026 4 months ago
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Honestly, spending a lot of money on expensive green tea brands is not worth it for weight loss. I prefer to save my money for regular thyroid and lipid profile tests to check my actual health status. A simple walk and calorie deficit are free of cost and much more effective than any green tea.

Vivek Iyer Vivek Iyer Joined Feb 2026 4 months ago

Don't fall for the marketing hype that green tea melts fat, it's just a myth. Green tea only gives a very minor boost to your metabolism due to caffeine. If you are struggling with weight, consult a certified clinical dietitian or a doctor instead of relying on internet trends.

Gurpreet Singh Gurpreet Singh Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

As a diabetic, I use green tea without sugar as a safe alternative to milk tea, which helps me cut down on daily calories. But we must be careful not to trust claims that it cures obesity or diabetes. Always consult your endocrinologist and focus on your overall carbohydrate intake instead.

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Shalini Sen Shalini Sen Joined Feb 2026 4 months ago

Hey, don't stress too much about drinking green tea multiple times a day to lose weight! It is a nice warm drink to have when you want to avoid snacking, but it won't work miracles on its own. Just focus on eating clean, sleeping well, and being kind to your body, okay?

Ananya Nair Ananya Nair Joined May 2026 4 months ago

Green tea is a lovely, comforting beverage that can support your healthy lifestyle journey. Just enjoy it for its nice taste and relaxation, and don't worry too much about the scale every day.

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Rohan Bhatia Rohan Bhatia Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

I love food too much, so green tea is my guilty-pleasure detox after eating a heavy butter chicken! It doesn't actually burn off the calories, but it definitely makes me feel lighter and stops me from eating more. For actual weight loss, we still have to control our portions, sadly!

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