When you pay attention to your figure, the Greek yogurt is a real ally rich in proteins and ideal for breakfast. And there is an ingredient to make it even more effective. Lisa Richards, a nutritionist specializing in digestive health, recently revealed a surprising tip for speeding up weight loss.
“Matcha powder is a great, often underused, metabolism-boosting yogurt topping“, explains the expert. Indeed, the matcha, this pretty green powder often prepared as a drink would bring much more than color to your snack. As part of a balanced diet and regular physical activity, matcha powder’s potential to improve metabolism makes it a healthy and tasty addition to your yogurt to help you lose weight.
What are the benefits of matcha powder on metabolism?
Matcha is a type Japanese green tea presented in powder form and recognized for its benefits. He is naturally rich in antioxidants which protect the body against the harmful effects of free radicals on cells. An antioxidant substance it contains, the catechin EGCG (epigallocatechin gallate), has been linked to the fight against cancer according to a study carried out by Japanese scientists. Overall, consuming green tea has many health benefits, ranging from preventing heart disease to weightloss. Please note, however, that most studies on green tea are limited and do not establish cause and effect.
Matcha also contains a small amount of caffeine. And the “combination of these compounds could lead to an increase in Energetic cost short term“, explains the nutritionist. In fact, matcha helps promote fat oxidation during exercise, which could contribute to “a modest stimulation of metabolism“. So before practicing a physical activity such as brisk walking, do not hesitate to take your natural yogurt with a little matcha powder to increase the fat-burning effect.
Sources:
- SHEfindsSeptember 2023
- Cancer Prevention with Green Tea and Its Principal Constituent, EGCG: from Early Investigations to Current Focus on Human Cancer Stem Cells, Molecules and Cells2018
