Gaurav Singh Gaurav Singh Asked 5 months ago

Is green tea useful for weight loss?

My colleagues at work swear by green tea for weight loss. I've gained a bit of weight recently and thinking of trying it. Is green tea really useful for losing weight, or is it just a myth?

10

10 answers

Kamla Devi Kamla Devi Joined Apr 2026 5 months ago
Most liked

Humare yahan toh log mehnat karte hain aur ghar ka saadha khana khate hain, ussi se vajan thik rehta hai. Yeh green tea thodi bohot fayda kar sakti hai, par bina chalne-phirne ke vajan nahi kam hoga. Apne shareer ka dhyan rakhein aur khush rahein.

Suresh Trivedi Suresh Trivedi Joined Jun 2026 5 months ago

At 52, I tried drinking green tea four times a day thinking I would magically fit into my college jeans. Honestly, the only thing that lost weight was my wallet from buying those expensive tea bags! You still have to skip the samosas and actually walk, unfortunately.

Riya Sharma Riya Sharma Joined Jan 2026 5 months ago

Green tea is super amazing for a quick metabolism boost, and I love having a warm cup after my morning workouts! It definitely keeps me active and helps avoid mid-day cravings. Just stay consistent with your healthy eating too!

Nisha Roy Nisha Roy Joined Feb 2026 5 months ago

I know how overwhelming it feels when you are struggling with weight and desperately searching for things like green tea to help. It's completely okay to feel anxious, but remember that green tea is just a tiny tool. Focus on small, comfortable changes and be gentle with your mind and body.

Powered by

Consult a dietary specialist

Siddharth Goel Siddharth Goel Joined Mar 2026 5 months ago

I totally get it, trying to lose weight can be so confusing with all the different advice out there. Green tea can definitely be a helpful little partner in your routine to keep you hydrated and active. Just take it one day at a time and don't stress too much about instant results.

Varun Mehta Varun Mehta Joined Feb 2026 5 months ago

Honestly, green tea just tastes like hot grass to me, but I drink it when I am trying to eat healthy before exams. I don't think it does anything crazy for weight loss though, unless you count the calories you save by not drinking regular sweet chai.

Anasuya Nair Anasuya Nair Joined Jan 2026 5 months ago

In our days, we used to drink simple lukewarm water with a squeeze of fresh lemon and a bit of honey in the morning for overall wellness. Green tea is also fine, but it is not a magical solution. One must eat light dinner early and avoid sweets to truly manage weight properly.

Related reads

All articles
Amit Sen Amit Sen Joined May 2026 5 months ago

I can only share what happened in my case, as I am not an expert. When I replaced my evening sugary coffee with plain green tea, I lost about two kilos in a month without changing anything else. It worked for me mainly because it cut down my daily liquid sugar intake.

Savitri Joshi Savitri Joshi Joined Feb 2026 5 months ago

For shedding weight, traditional home methods like drinking warm fennel (saunf) water or cumin (jeera) water are very helpful. Green tea is a good modern option, but if you have sudden, unexplained weight gain, it could be thyroid or PCOS. In such cases, please see a doctor instead of trying to fix it at home.

Baldev Singh Baldev Singh Joined Jul 2026 4 months ago

I have seen many weight loss trends come and go over the last forty years. Green tea is a good, clean habit to replace high-sugar milk tea, which certainly helps cut calories. But remember, real health comes from consistent daily activity, eating fresh food, and keeping your mind stress-free.

Evidence-based health, reviewed by clinicians. Free, weekly.