Does Wu Long reduce the fattening effects of carbs?
• A: Eating too many carbohydrates causes weight gain by increasing insulin levels (insulin is your body’s “fat-storing” hormone). But a new study from scientists at the Suntory Research Center in Osaka, Japan, shows that drinking premium Wu Long tea 15 minutes before eating carbohydrates helps “blunt” the rise in insulin you normally get after eating carbs. But remember, cutting too many carbs can be unhealthy. Find a balance of protein, carbs, and good fats like omega-3s from fish and nuts.
