KNOW ALL ABOUT GREEN TEA

KNOW ALL ABOUT GREEN TEA

1. Green tea and its nutrients

·         All kinds of tea, whether black, green or oolong, come from the Camellia sinensis plant.

·         The colour of the tea depends upon the amount of fermentation it has been through.

·         Oolong tea is partially fermented, black tea is completely fermented, and green tea is not fermented at all.

·         Green tea is produced by steaming fresh tea leaves at very high temperature.

·         Green tea contains large amounts of polyphenols, thearubigins, epicatechins and catechins – all are types of an antioxidant known as flavanoids.

·         2-5 cups of green tea daily can give you maximum benefits.

·         Try the decaffeinated version if you’re worried about the caffeine.

2. Green tea and its health benefits

Heart healthy

·         Regular consumption of green tea reduces overall cholesterol levels, especially the bad LDL cholesterol, which ultimately reduces the risk of heart attacks and heart diseases.

Fights cancer

·         Catechins present in green tea, are the flavanoids which fight free radicals that damage DNA and increase the risk of cancer.

·         Since green tea is not put through a whole lot of processing, catechins, especially epigallocatechin-3-gallate (EGCG), are available in larger numbers.

Helps you lose weight

·         Catechins help combat accumulated fat and aid in weight loss.

·         They can help in a number of lifestyle diseases, including obesity.

Boosts your immune system

·         The antioxidants in green tea improve your immune system which helps keep common ailments like the flu away.

Happy teeth

·         Catechins are also antibacterial, and help in fighting tooth decay, gum diseases, bad breath and plaque formation.

Prevents diabetes

·         Green tea helps to prevent or slow down the onset of diabetes.

·         It also acts as a very good agent in lowering your blood sugar.

Improves bone health

·         Drinking green tea improves bone density, encourages bone formation and helps reduce the risk of a fracture.

Reduces the risk of Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s

·         Polyphenols present in green tea helps in improving concentration, prevents memory loss, and reduces the accumulation of brain damaging proteins in your body.

Great for your skin

·         Skin care products with green tea extracts help your skin stay supple.

·         The antioxidants in green tea are also known to help keep wrinkles at bay.

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