Green tea has received an increasing amount of fanfare over the past few years and its popularity doesn’t seem likely to waver anytime soon.
So why is this particular type of tea regarded so greatly above the other varieties? There may be many reasons but the most likely is the almost magical effects this drink can have over our health.
Out of the many health benefits, I believe the top 4 are:
1) Green Tea is an Effective way to Lose Weight
Green tea is swimming with anti-oxidants one to note is epigallocatachen gallate (EGCG). EGCG help to accelerate energy expenditure, which means green tea simulates thermogenesis or fat metabolism. In a study of green tea dieting, the participants showed a 4% increase in metabolic rates.
2) Green Tea is a Cancer Fighter
The anti-oxidant levels in green tea are many times better than vitamin C and vitamin E at protecting our immune systems. Green tea reduces the amount of free radicals in our bodies which helps prevent and protect against cancer. The EGCG anti-oxidants have also been shown to slow down stop the growth of cancer cells.
3) Green Tea Protects Against Stokes & Heart Attacks
Green tea promotes blood circulation and has been found to have great benefits to our circulatory systems. The EGCG anti-oxidants, found in green tea, effectively stop blood clots from forming. Blood clots, or thrombosis, lead to strokes and heart attacks.
4) Green Tea Lowers Cholesterol
Another major health benefit of green tea is its ability to lower both total cholesterol and LDL (bad) cholesterol levels. After 3 months in a study, participants that had moderate to high levels of cholesterol showed an average drop of 16% in their cholesterol levels.
Some other notable health benefits include:
- Protecting skin from ultraviolet light radiation
- Regulates body temperature and blood sugar
- Helps stabilize diabetes
- Aids in digestion
- Improves mental processes
For more information check out these articles:
- Health benefits of drinking green tea
- The Complete Guide to Green Tea
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