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    Does green tea have to be brewed to be effective? Can I just soak green tea bags in cold water? Will it have the same healthy benefits?
    Patricia Somers, RD, PhD
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    Patricia Somers is a Registered Dietitian and an Associate Professor of the Department of Educational Leadership and Policy at the University of Texas at Austin. She received her RD from the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics in 1979 and her PhD in Educational Administration (Higher Education Specialization) from the University of New Orleans. She received an Emerging Scholar Award from the American Association of University Women and the Faculty Excellence Award in Research from the University of Arkansas, Little Rock.
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    Brewing method, brewing time, and the quality of the tea will influence the antioxidant levels of tea.
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    I am trying to lose weight but I have been put on treatment for an under-active thyroid gland and nothing I've tried works. I was wondering if Tetly tea and fresh lemon juice would help me lose weight. I already try to eat as healthy as possible and walk between 3 and 6 miles every day.
    Patricia Somers, RD, PhD
    Registered Dietitian
    Patricia Somers is a Registered Dietitian and an Associate Professor of the Department of Educational Leadership and Policy at the University of Texas at Austin. She received her RD from the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics in 1979 and her PhD in Educational Administration (Higher Education Specialization) from the University of New Orleans. She received an Emerging Scholar Award from the American Association of University Women and the Faculty Excellence Award in Research from the University of Arkansas, Little Rock.
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    Be patient with yourself, and give the thyroid treatment time to work. The classic Tetley Tea is a black tea, so why not switch and try a green tea? You can still add lemon. Give it about 6 weeks to see results.
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    Can someone with an ulcer drink green tea?
    Patricia Somers, RD, PhD
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    Patricia Somers is a Registered Dietitian and an Associate Professor of the Department of Educational Leadership and Policy at the University of Texas at Austin. She received her RD from the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics in 1979 and her PhD in Educational Administration (Higher Education Specialization) from the University of New Orleans. She received an Emerging Scholar Award from the American Association of University Women and the Faculty Excellence Award in Research from the University of Arkansas, Little Rock.
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    Green tea does contain caffeine, and caffeine can irritate an existing ulcer. You could try decaf green tea.
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    I am a 160 lb 11 year old (5 feet 3 inches tall). How long will it take to go down to 100 lbs?
    Patricia Somers, RD, PhD
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    Patricia Somers is a Registered Dietitian and an Associate Professor of the Department of Educational Leadership and Policy at the University of Texas at Austin. She received her RD from the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics in 1979 and her PhD in Educational Administration (Higher Education Specialization) from the University of New Orleans. She received an Emerging Scholar Award from the American Association of University Women and the Faculty Excellence Award in Research from the University of Arkansas, Little Rock.
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    You are 11 years old, and still growing! Don't eat junk food, but don't restrict your diet. Follow good common sense and do activities your enjoy like playing outside or riding a bike.
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