Green tea is widely recognized as being one of the healthier beverages. There are numerous health benefits to drinking green tea on a regular basis: more energy, a lower risk of cancer, a slowing of the aging process, and more. Green tea can also be used to help people lose weight. It is not a magical elixir that will cause the pounds to immediately start shedding, but if drunk regularly, it can contribute to weight loss. One of the ways that green tea can contribute to weight loss is by how it affects glucose. Fat cells are created by the body when there is an excess of sugars and fats in the system. This extra content can’t be used by the body right away and so it is stored for a later date when there is not enough sugars and fats coming in. A part of green tea called catechins inhibits the movement of glucose in our bodies and so fat cells do not form as readily. This helps lead to a reduction in fat cells and therefore a loss in weight. Green tea also affects the speed and move...