The
benefits of drinking green tea
We have
all heard that green tea is healthy… healthier than many other drinks anyway.
But with so much lack of information out there, how does one find out just what
benefits this great tea option offers?
It’s easy
– just ask! Because I have been asked many times about the health benefits of
certain teas (especially green tea), here is a list of some of its amazing
benefits — benefits that you may not have been aware of. Some of these benefits
are still being debated, so please do your own research if you want to use
green tea for medicinal purposes.
1)
Weight Loss. Green tea
increases the metabolism. The polyphenols found in green tea works to intensify
levels of fat oxidation and the rate at which your body turns food into
calories
2)
Diabetes. Green tea apparently helps
regulate glucose levels, slowing the rise of blood sugar after eating. This can
prevent high insulin spikes and resulting fat storage
3)
Heart Disease. Scientists
have speculated that green tea works on the lining of the blood vessels,
helping them stay relaxed and better able to withstand changes in your blood
pressure. It may also protect against the formation of clots, which are the
primary cause of heart attacks
4)
Esophageal Cancer. It can
reduce the risk of esophageal cancer, but it is also widely thought to kill
cancer cells in general without damaging the healthy tissue around them
5)
Cholesterol. Green tea
reduces bad cholesterol in the blood and improves the ratio of good cholesterol
to bad cholesterol
6)
Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s. It is
said to delay the deterioration caused by Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s. Studies
carried out on mice showed that green tea protected brain cells from dying and
restored damaged brain cells
7)
Tooth Decay. Studies suggests that the chemical
antioxidants (catechins) in tea can destroy bacteria and viruses that cause
throat infections, dental caries and other dental conditions
8)
Blood Pressure. Regular consumption of
green tea is thought to reduce the risk of high blood pressure
9)
Depression. Thiamine is an amino acid
naturally found in tea leaves. It is this substance that is thought to provide
a relaxing and tranquilizing effect and be a great benefit to tea drinkers
10) Anti-viral
and Anti-bacterial. Tea catechins are strong antibacterial and
antiviral agents which make them effective for treating everything from
influenza to cancer. In some studies green tea has been shown to inhibit the
spread of many diseases
11) Skincare. Green tea
can apparently also help with wrinkles and the signs of aging. This is because
of their antioxidant and anti-inflammatory activities. Both animal and human
studies have demonstrated that green tea applied topically can reduce sun
damage
With so
many health benefits already proven (and many more still being researched),
it’s no wonder green tea is the drink of choice for so many people! Even people
who claim that they don’t like tea may be surprised to learn that they may be
able to change their minds about tea simply by adding some fresh fruit to their
mug.
So
raise your mug… cheers to your good health!
Cathy Skidmore began her tea journey with Steeped Tea after seeing the founders get a deal on Dragons Den in 2012. Proud to represent this Canadian company who sell quality loose leaf teas and fun and trendy accessories. With over 100 different teas, she as something for everyone.
Cathy enjoys sharing her love of teas with everyone by
offering free tea tasting in your home or hers, as well as an opportunity to
have your own tea business.
She loves to help people create that perfect cup of tea.
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