Originally published March 13 2005
NutriSystem says its new green tea mints can help curb appetites
by Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, NaturalNews Editor
The weight loss company NutriSystem says its new mints made from green tea can curb appetites while also freshening breath. The new T-Green Mints have only recently hit the market but are quickly garnering national media attention. Nutritionists warn that the mints are not a quick and easy way to lose weight. But NutriSystem responds by pointing to studies showing green tea helps low calorie dieters increase weight loss by 5 to 10 percent.
There are hundreds of diet supplements on the market.
It is tough to choose one and know if it really works.
Now, a new natural product is gaining national attention for its results.
NutriSystem's T-Green Mints promises a double threat -- curbing the appetite while freshening the breath.
"Its kind of grainy and chunky feeling," said Liz Scurry, who tried out the mints.
That grainy greatness is supposed to shrink your stomach.
The mints, packed with green tea extract, are designed to be eaten when a craving arises.
"They do give you rush, sort of like an Altoid," said Tonya Barnes, a dieter.
Barnes said that she has tried many diet pills and she likes T-Green Mints.
"They gave me energy and they were good enhancement because I'm on a weight-loss program right now," Barnes said.
Some nutritionists say that the claims of the mints' manufacturer are misleading and that there is no easy answer to weight loss.
But company officials say two mints are equivalent to six to eight cups of green tea.
"Studies have shown that taking green tea with a low-cal program can increase weight loss by 5 to 10 percent," said Dr. Jay Satz, of NutriSystem.
While they may not be miracle mints, they are a fresh supplement in the battle of the bulge.
NutriSystem also makes a green tea gum that is also supposed to curb cravings.
When NBC 10 called the company, located in Horsham, Pa., they said that they are so popular they are currently all out.
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