Low-Calorie Drinks May Support Weight Loss, With Unsweetened Tea Among the Options

Choosing lower-calorie drinks can help support weight-loss efforts, with tea among the options for people looking to reduce their calorie intake.

How tea is prepared matters. Adding large amounts of sugar raises its calorie content, potentially reducing the benefit of choosing it over a more calorie-dense drink.

Any weight-loss benefit should be viewed in the context of overall eating and drinking habits. Replacing a sugary beverage with unsweetened tea may help lower calorie intake, but drinking tea alone does not guarantee weight loss.

Claims about reducing belly fat also require caution. No drink can reliably target fat in one area of the body, and low-calorie beverages are best treated as a supporting choice rather than a stand-alone solution.