10-17-2006, 03:41 AM
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[ 14 Oct, 2006 1141hrs ISTREUTERS ]
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"Enviga contains the optimum blend of green tea extracts, caffeine and naturally active plant micronutrients designed to work with your body to increase calorie burning, thus creating a negative calorie effect," Rhona Applebaum, Coca-Cola's chief scientist, said in a statement.
Lona Sandon, national spokeswoman for the American Dietetic Association, said the high mix of caffeine and green tea could possibly raise people's metabolic rate and burn a few extra calories, but it would not lead to any weight loss.
"We are kidding ourselves if we think we can drink this and melt the pounds away. These companies are just playing on people's desires for a quick fix for weight loss," Sandon said.
"This won't make up for a poor diet and lack of exercise and this amount of caffeine could even cause problems for people who are sensitive to caffeine."
[ 14 Oct, 2006 1141hrs ISTREUTERS ]
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"Enviga contains the optimum blend of green tea extracts, caffeine and naturally active plant micronutrients designed to work with your body to increase calorie burning, thus creating a negative calorie effect," Rhona Applebaum, Coca-Cola's chief scientist, said in a statement.
Lona Sandon, national spokeswoman for the American Dietetic Association, said the high mix of caffeine and green tea could possibly raise people's metabolic rate and burn a few extra calories, but it would not lead to any weight loss.
"We are kidding ourselves if we think we can drink this and melt the pounds away. These companies are just playing on people's desires for a quick fix for weight loss," Sandon said.
"This won't make up for a poor diet and lack of exercise and this amount of caffeine could even cause problems for people who are sensitive to caffeine."