Can drinking tea help you lose weight?

That's what my wife says.

But, she didn't make it up.

There's a study out that establishes a relationship between tea drinkers and weight loss.

Apparently, tea (black, green, oolong) has catechins -- which help boost metabolism. (no, it's not JUST the caffeine).

And, tea drinkers are significantly less likely to be overweight compared to their non-drinking peers.

Of course, you have to have at least one 8 oz. serving of tea at least 3 times a week to get the benefit.

And, it IS possible that tea drinkers have other healthy lifestyle habits that enable them to lose weight (exercise, better diet).

I like to think that the few minutes I spend drinking a hot cup of tea help me relax...thus, reducing stress and reducing cortisol (which holds fat in your body).

Whatever the case, tea is good for you -- packed with healthy antioxidants -- and, it could help you lose some weight.