Another magic bullet has appeared in the stars’ kitchen cabinets. This time, it’s Lindsay Lohan, owing her svelte figure to a nightcap of green tea. Now, if you asked me what LL’s nightcap of choice was, “tea” would probably be about my twenty-seventh choice. But obviously it’s the leafy bev that’s keeping her slim—not, of course, her affinity for Red Bull, her so-busy-I-forgot-to-eat schedule, or the fact that she’s dancing like a madwoman long after most of us are sound asleep.

Then again, Lindsay may be onto something here. Caffeine speeds up the metabolism, and green tea is believed to speed up the absorption of fat in the intestines. Limited studies have been done, but green tea is packed with antioxidants, so it’s a healthy bet either way.

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written by Kara Wahlgren, December 19, 2006

Thanks Flavia!

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written by Flavia, December 13, 2006

Kara
I really like your column. I´m a journalist and write primarily about health too.
Please update your blog often!
cheers from Brasil