Five summer teas that can help with weight control and keep you cool

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Many office workers automatically reach for an iced coffee after lunch.

But coffee drinks loaded with syrup and cream often contain more calories than expected and can even leave you feeling thirstier.

Simply replacing your after-meal coffee with an unsweetened cup of tea can help cut unnecessary calories and support weight management during the summer.

Oolong tea: Perfect after big lunch If you've had a rich meal such as grilled pork belly, pork cutlet or black bean noodles, oolong tea is an excellent choice.

Studies have suggested that the polyphenols in oolong tea may play a role in fat metabolism.

Its clean, refreshing taste can also reduce the urge to reach for dessert or snacks after a meal.

Because oolong tea contains caffeine, limiting intake to two or three cups a day is recommended.

Drinking it pleasantly chilled, rather than packed with ice, may also be gentler on the stomach.

Green tea: Boosts alertness Instead of a sweet coffee drink when the afternoon slump hits around 2 or 3 p.m., consider green tea.

Catechins in green tea may hel ...