Weight loss could be critical for obese patients, as obesity increases the risk of heart disease and some cancers.
Around one in every four UK adults are obese, according to the NHS. One in every five children aged 10 to 11 are obese.
Taking weight loss supplements may help patients to kickstart their diet routine.
Overweight people could consider taking matcha green tea supplements, as they could help to boost the amount of calories they burn.
Matcha green tea is a Japanese tea that’s been around for more than 1,000 years.
It has many health benefits due to its powerful antioxidants, according to physician Dr Joseph Mercola.
Scientists have claimed matcha green tea could help patients to lose weight as it increases their metabolic rate.
It could even boost selective fat-burning potential by as much as 17 per cent, he claimed.
“The unique cultivation and production of matcha are not just responsible for its rich flavour and vibrant colouring, but also for its nutritional value,” said Dr Mercola.
“Drinking matcha may help increase your metabolic rate, allowing your body to burn fat more efficiently.
“Exercising right after drinking matcha green tea may increase the fat-burning rate by up to 25 per cent.”
Matcha green tea can be taken as a supplement, or as a hot drink in a cup.
The powder could even be sprinkled over other foods to gain the same health benefits.
“You can also make a latte using matcha green tea powder mixed with hot water, a teaspoon of [sweetener] and coconut milk.
“For a refreshing cold drink, just add ice and maybe a few sprigs of mint.”
Tackling obesity is very important, as it increases the risk of a number of life-threatening conditions, including strokes, diabetes and coronary heart disease.
People generally become obese by eating more calories – particular in fatty and sugary foods – than they burn off through physical exercise.
Eating a healthy, reduced-calorie diet, as well as regular exercise, is the best way to treat obesity, said the NHS.
If lifestyle changes alone don’t help you to lose weight, medication may be suggested by a GP.
In rare cases, doctors may suggest patients opt for weight loss surgery (bariatric or metabolic surgery). But, it’s a major operation, and should be treated as a last resort after trying to lose weight through diet changes and exercise.
