There has been a dramatic increase in obesity in the United States in the past 20 years. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in 2009, an estimated 26.7 percent of adults in the U.S. were obese. It's no wonder why so many people are looking for a quick diet fix or magic concoction. While this sounds enticing, remember that not all supplements are effective or safe. Combining green tea and apple cider vinegar with healthy eating and exercise may help you lose those unwanted pounds.
Step 1
Drink apple cider vinegar. Although it is not known how much apple cider vinegar is needed to lose weight, recent studies using it as an appetite suppressant have been conducted by scientists from Lund University. They have shown that ingesting 2 tbsp. of apple cider vinegar before meals increases your satiation and helps those on a diet eat less.
Step 2
Take an apple cider supplement. If you do not care for the taste of apple cider vinegar mixed with water, choose apple cider vinegar supplements. There isn't conclusive evidence as to which form of the apple cider vinegar is more effective, but a tablet of 285 mg, once a day is a common dosage.
Step 3
Take green tea extract in a supplement or patch. A study reported in the "American Journal of Clinical Nutrition" found that green tea extract resulted in a significant increase in energy expenditure and a boost in metabolism. These effects are probably due to the high concentrations of catechin polyphenols found in green tea, which work to help intensify levels of fat oxidation and thermogenesis, or the rate at which your body burns calories.
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Step 4
Drink green tea. Scientists at the University of Chicago found that green tea caused rats to lose up to 21 percent of their body weight. You can drink up to three to five cups a day, with or without meals, depending on how sensitive you are to caffeine. If you are a coffee drinker, you can try drinking green tea instead. An 8 oz. serving of green tea equals approximately 25 mg of caffeine.
Tips and Warnings
- If you are taking any other medications, always check with your health care provider to make sure there won't be any adverse reactions.
Things You'll Need
- Green tea or green tea extract
- Tea pot
- Apple cider vinegar
- Apple cider vinegar supplement
- Water
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