Green tea is great for your health. But apart from all the health benefits of the warm drink it can help you lose weight and beat cravings. How it works According to a study published in the journal Obesity [1] drinking green tea regularly helps in weight loss especially around your waist. But what makes green tea great for weight loss is the fact that it contains a compound called epigallocatechin (EGCG) that helps boost your metabolic rate and helps beat cravings. This is one of the reasons nutritionists suggest drinking green tea throughout the day especially a little after