If it was on Oprah, it must be true!
Dr. Nicholas Perricone says, "Coffee (and its not the caffeine) can result in elevated levels of cortisol and insulin, leading to weight gain. Remember, elevated insulin puts a lock on body fat. If you substitute green tea for coffee, and do nothing else differently, you will lose 10 pounds in six weeks."
I happened to see the show the week before Thanksgiving (had it TiVoed). I was home sick (2nd time in 8 years) with a strep tonsil. I lost 14 pounds in 8 days. (from being sick, not from green tea, duh) This guy says "Green Tea" is good for you and you still get the caffeine. I figured what the hell, and haven't had coffee since.
I gained some of the 14 lbs back, but having changed nothing but Green Tea for coffee, I am 11 pounds lighter than before I was sick. It's been 4 weeks.
