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Daily Mail
17 hours ago
- Health
- Daily Mail
Expert reveals the cheap and easy trick that can burn more calories than a 20-minute walk - and you'll likely have it in the cupboard!
A health expert has revealed a nifty health hack that might burn more calories than a daily 20-minute walk - and it's miles cheaper than other weight loss options. In a new episode of Channel 4 's Michael Mosley's Secrets of the Superagers, filmed before he passed away last year, the British health experimentalist shared one way people can scorch calories without even having to leave the sofa. According to the medic and producer, who sadly died suddenly last June after going for a walk on the Greek island of Symi, some studies have shown green tea can boost caloric burn. Studies conducted on overweight volunteers in Thailand have shown that consuming even a small dose of green tea can burn approximately 60 calories per day, roughly equivalent to walking for 20 minutes. 'It certainly does seem to have an impact on metabolic rate,' Michael said in the show via The Sun. Explaining the theory, Mosley said: 'In one Thai study, overweight volunteers who took a small dose of green tea extract before each meal saw the amount of energy they burned at rest go up by about 60 calories a day. 'That's roughly the same as walking for 20 minutes, without leaving the sofa,' the expert said. Green tea is widely available in the UK, with 20 20-bag box costing as little as 75p from Tesco, meaning weight watchers could burn 60 calories for less than 4p - a significantly cheaper alternative to controversial and pricey options such as Mounjaro. Filmed prior to his sudden passing, the new series documents Mosley's travels around the world as he sets his sights on discovering the secrets and the science behind ageing well. In the fifth episode of the landmark series, Mosley travelled to New York's Chinatown to sample some of the nation's most prized brews. Mosley sipped on bilou chun tea, a famous variety of Chinese green tea originating from the Dongting mountain region. Green tea retains its vibrant green colour by specific methods of production. After the tea leaves are picked, they are quickly pan-fried or steamed to prevent them from oxidising. This locks in catechins, flavour compounds that are thought to work alongside caffeine to create a fat burning effect in the nervous system. It is significantly more impactful in comparison to other varieties of tea, with green containing four times the catechins compared to the average builder's. Studies performed have largely revealed the effect of green tea in pill form, but Mosley explained that sipping on as little as one or two cups should also offer metabolism-boosting compounds. Additionally, studies have revealed that green tea could also have a positive effect of lowering the risk of type 2 diabetes, and even slow ageing. Nutritionists have warned that it's effects can't offer the same potency as stronger medical weight loss treatments, but that it could help with overall health in the long run. 'If you want to burn through the calories that little bit quicker, green tea might just be the tonic,' he said. Michael Mosley's Secrets of the Superagers aired on Thursday at 8pm. It comes as J apan reported that it is beginning to see a shortage in the hugely popular matcha green tea, a trendy variety of the drink touted for its health benefits promoted by influencers. The tea, made from the finely ground powder of green tea leaves specially grown in shade, has been loved by Japan in particular since the 12th century when Buddhist monks introduced the nation to it. Over the past decade, production has nearly tripled, with Japan producing 4,176 tonnes of matcha in 2023. Consumption of the antioxidant-rich green tea 'reached a record high last year', according to Fumi Ueki, the chief of one of Japan's largest tea companies. And soaring demand, largely driven by online trends, has prompted warning of further shortages this year. Major influencers like Sophie Habboo and Kourtney Kardashian have espoused the benefits of matcha. Matcha tea is made by combining fine matcha powder and hot water with a special matcha whisk, which is used to form a creamy foam that sits on the tea. Proponents say the tea can boost the brain's health, due to its high concentration of polyphenols, chlorophyll, caffeine and L-theanine. The demand largely comes from outside Japan - while matcha and leaf green-tea consumption has fallen inside the country, global sales are expected to nearly double from £2.2bn in 2023 to £3.9bn by 2028. In the past year alone, sales of matcha products have doubled in the UK. The arrival of the US cafe Blank Street to Britain's high streets in 2020 is thought to have led to a surge in the popularity here, with its range of matcha teas combined with other flavours such as blueberry and white chocolate. The spike in demand has become such a problem that last year two of Japan's biggest tea companies, Ippodo and Marukyu Koyamaen, announced unprecedented purchase limits on matcha products.
The Independent
06-06-2025
- Health
- The Independent
Family of Michael Mosley pay tribute to TV doctor on anniversary of his death
Dr Michael Mosley, a TV doctor and nutritionist, died on the Greek island of Symi last year, prompting a heartfelt tribute from his family on the one-year anniversary of his death. Dr Clare Bailey Mosley, his widow, shared memories of his warmth, laughter, curiosity, and love for his family, noting the past year has been the hardest of their lives. Dr Mosley went missing after setting off for a walk on 5 June, 2024, from St Nicholas beach, without his phone, intending to meet friends at their villa. A four-day rescue operation ensued, and his body was found on 9 June, a few hundred metres from Agia Marina beach bar. Investigations revealed that Dr. Mosley missed his turn-off, fell down a rocky mountain path, and died two hours after leaving his wife.
The Sun
05-06-2025
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Michael Mosley's family pay tribute after ‘hardest year of lives' on first anniversary of his death
THE family of TV doctor Michael Mosley have described the past year as 'the hardest of our lives' in a tribute on the first anniversary of his death. Michael, who died aged 67 while on holiday with his wife Clare on the Greek island of Symi last June, was known for popularising diets and fronting science programmes. 2 His wife wrote on Instagram: 'It's hard to believe that a year has passed since we lost Michael. 'Not a day goes by without thinking of him — his warmth, his laughter, his endless curiosity about the world, and his deep love for our family. 'This past year has been the hardest of our lives.' Last month, the family set up a research project to honour his memory and help improve the nation's metabolic health. A clinical research fellowship will be established with King's College London and the Chronic Disease Research Foundation. The family added: 'We are trying to carry on the work Michael was so passionate about. "To live with purpose and joy, as he would have wanted us to.' In December, a coroner ruled that Michael's death on Symi was most likely due to 'heatstroke (accidental) or a non-identified pathological cause'. Michael Mosley's son Dr Jack makes This Morning debut 10 months after TV star's tragic death 2
BBC News
05-06-2025
- Entertainment
- BBC News
Michael Mosley's family say year since his death has been 'hardest of our lives'
The family of late TV doctor Michael Mosley have described the past year as "the hardest of our lives" in a message on the first anniversary of his died at the age of 67 after going missing while on holiday on the Greek island of Symi last was known for his TV and radio shows and books about health and diet."It's hard to believe that a year has passed since we lost Michael," his widow Clare wrote on Instagram. "Not a day goes by without thinking of him - his warmth, his laughter, his endless curiosity about the world, and his deep love for our family." The message added: "This past year has been the hardest of our lives. Navigating the loss of someone so central to our hearts and our home has changed everything."We have missed him in the big moments and the small ones. But we have also felt incredibly supported."It went on to note how the "outpouring of love, stories and memories from so many of you" online had "meant more than we can ever say"."We have taken real comfort in knowing just how many lives Michael touched - not only through his work, but through his kindness, humour, and deep desire to help people live well for longer." 'Carry on the work' Last month, his family announced a new Michael Mosley Memorial Research Fund, which will help to appoint a dedicated research scientist to help improve the metabolic health of the nation.A clinical research fellowship will be established to honour his memory in partnership with King's College London and the Chronic Disease Research family statement continued: "We are trying, as a family to look forward. To carry on the work Michael was so passionate about. To live with purpose and joy, as he would have wanted us to."Mosley was known for hosting BBC Radio 4's Just One Thing as well as TV series like Trust Me, I'm A Doctor, The Truth about Exercise, and Lose a Stone in 21 their one-year anniversary message, Mrs Mosley and her family thanked "everyone who has reached out, shared their grief, and carried us with their compassion."They noted: "Your messages, letters and acts of remembrance have helped us through the darkest days." The presenter went missing after going for a walk on Symi, and his disappearance sparked a high-profile search effort by emergency services. His body was found after four December, a coroner said his the cause of his death was "indeterminate" but "most likely attributable either to heatstroke (accidental) or non-identified pathological cause". Hall of Fame As well as hosting TV and radio shows, Mosley wrote a column for the Daily Mail, and published books about intermittent fasting diets, including through the 5:2 diet and The Fast 800 Dr Jack Mosley, who researched drugs including Ozempic with his father, has also written a book about weight loss and BBC honoured his father in July 2024 with a dedicated day of programming, when presenters and audiences where encouraged to do "just one thing" to improve their widow accepted the Hall of Fame award at the British Podcast Awards on her late husband's behalf in September 2024.
The Independent
05-06-2025
- Health
- The Independent
Michael Mosley's family reflect on one year since TV doctor's death
The family of Michael Mosley have remembered him on the one-year anniversary of his death in a tribute saying the past year 'has been the hardest of our lives'. Mosley, who died aged 67 while on holiday with his wife Dr Clare Bailey Mosley on the Greek island of Symi last year, was known for popularising diets and fronting science programmes. His wife wrote on Instagram: 'It's hard to believe that a year has passed since we lost Michael. Not a day goes by without thinking of him – his warmth, his laughter, his endless curiosity about the world, and his deep love for our family. 'This past year has been the hardest of our lives. Navigating the loss of someone so central to our hearts and our home has changed everything. We have missed him in the big moments and the small ones. But we have also felt incredibly supported. 'The outpouring of love, stories and memories from so many of you has meant more than we can ever say. We have taken real comfort in knowing just how many lives Michael touched – not only through his work, but through his kindness, humour, and deep desire to help people live well for longer.' The message thanked 'everyone who has reached out, shared their grief, and carried us with their compassion, thank you. Your messages, letters and acts of remembrance have helped us through the darkest days.' It continued: 'We are trying, as a family to look forward. To carry on the work Michael was so passionate about. To live with purpose and joy, as he would have wanted us to.' 'With love and deepest gratitude, Clare and the Mosley family.' Last month, the family set up a research project to honour his memory, announcing that a new clinical research fellowship will be established in partnership with King's College London and the Chronic Disease Research Foundation (CDRF) to help improve the nation's metabolic health. The Mosleys have been working with King's College London and the CDRF, who will administer the Michael Mosley Memorial Research Fund, to appoint a dedicated research scientist. Mosley, known for fronting BBC and Channel 4 documentaries on health and diet, popularised the 5:2 diet, a form of intermittent fasting, through his book The Fast Diet. His son Dr Jack Mosley, a GP registrar, who researched GLP-1 drug brands including Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro and Zepbound with his father, has also written a book titled Food Noise: How Weight Loss Medication And Smart Nutrition Can Silence Your Cravings. In December, a coroner said Mosley's death was 'indeterminate' and 'unascertainable', adding that it 'was most likely attributable either to heatstroke (accidental) or non-identified pathological cause'. Mosley had presented BBC Radio 4's Just One Thing, and the BBC series Trust Me, I'm A Doctor, which looked at healthcare in Britain. He would regularly push his body during various programmes, and in a 2014 documentary he ingested tapeworms for six weeks. In a 2015 programme he made two black puddings out of his own blood to showcase its nutritional value. The BBC honoured the doctor-turned-science broadcaster with a day dedicated to him in July 2024, when presenters and audiences where encouraged to do 'just one thing' to improve their wellbeing. His wife Clare accepted the Hall of Fame Award at the British Podcast Awards on his behalf in September 2024.
