A new year has begun, what are your resolutions? Save on expenses? Organize a trip for the summer? Or adopt a healthier lifestyle? If the latter is one of your goals for 2019, keep reading!
In January, we return to the usual routine: work, home, and maybe already thinking about the swimsuit test. If by chance you have started a diet these days, after weeks of binge eating during the holiday season, the matcha tea is an excellent ally in the weight loss.
Matcha is a superfood
Matcha tea is considered a super food as it is a concentrate of green tea, known for its beneficial properties. In fact, people associate green tea with weight loss as it contains catechin. This chemical compound brings many benefits to the body, such as? It keeps the cardiovascular system healthy, helps with weight loss, and also repairs damage caused by oxidative stress.
In addition to catechin, matcha contains a high percentage of chlorophyll which helps eliminate heavy metals from our body, as well as increasing our body's ability to optimally distribute oxygen and nutrients absorbed.
Matcha and gym
If your new lifestyle also includes physical activity, know that Matcha tea can enhance performance during exercises.
In fact, it helps with muscle recovery after activity, encouraging you to exercise longer and more frequently. In this case, we recommend consuming matcha tea (also in the form of a treat like pancakes or homemade protein bars) after your workout session.
How to use Matcha for weight loss
Today, Matcha powder can be purchased almost anywhere: in some cafes, supermarkets, and online. We still recommend carefully checking the origin of the product and ensuring it is of quality and does not contain other ingredients besides pure powder. For more information, visit our shop with 100% Matcha products.
In the case of a weight loss diet, we recommend mixing a teaspoon of Matcha in a cup of hot water, and then consuming it as a drink. You can also enrich it by adding coconut or soy milk and a natural sweetener like honey.