CERTAIN types of tea can rev up your calorie burn. Oolong tea, an antioxidant-rich traditional Chinese drink, not only helps keep cholesterol levels in check and aids digestion, it can also help rev up your metabolism. Like green tea, oolong is packed with catechins, which boost weight loss efforts by improving the body’s ability to metabolize fat. Yerba Mate is known for its powerful thermogenic effects — meaning it turns up your body’s calorie burning mechanism — and can also promote weight loss by improving insulin sensitivity. In a Nutrition & Metabolism study, participants were divided into two groups. One group took a placebo 60 minutes prior to exercise, while the other group ingested 1,000-milligram capsule of yerba mate. Researchers found that those who consumed the herb increased the beneficial effects their workout had on their metabolism. Clocking in at caffeine counts higher than a cup of coffee, the cola nut tea is sure to zap any morning drowsiness and set your metabolism up for a hotter burn. (SD-Agencies) | 