Green Tea is good for your Health!
We should all be grateful to the ancient Chinese for introducing to us the many wonders of the simple yet pleasurable cup of green tea.
For hundreds of years, green tea was used to relieve headaches and depression in China. The habit of drinking tea has been passed on and today it is becoming popular because of the many benefits being discovered by regularly drinking this relaxing drink.
There are three unique types of tea, although tea is available in many forms and varieties.
Whether black, green, or red, all tea originates from the leaves of a warm weather evergreen known as Camellia Sinensis and it’s the processing that ultimately makes the differences in the end product.
The more processed the leaves are, the darker the tea becomes, which means that green tea has had the least processing.
Green tea is usually a leaf that has been quickly steamed while the blacks and reds have been dried, crushed and fermented making them appear to be stronger and thus more potent.
Don’t be deceived by this obvious attribute, because as believed by many, the closer it is to its original state, the more potent and stronger its healing properties are.
Polyphenols exist in teas and it is an antioxidant which is known to protect our bodies from free radical damage.
ORAC score is used to measure antioxidant amounts, and tea scores higher than many fruits and vegetables. Because of this, you should seriously consider including tea in your daily diet.
In addition to the prevention of unwanted blood clotting, studies indicate that polyphenols may lower cholesterol levels and when consumed four to six cups a day my reduce gastric, esophageal and skin cancers. A quick internet search of the benefits of drinking green tea will reveal a seemingly endless list of ailments, aches, and pains that may be relieved through the daily enjoyment of this non-prescription drink.
Some of the more popular ailments that can be cured are cancer, heart disease, rheumatoid arthritis, and impaired immune functions.
Drinking tea also aids us against digestive disorders, Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s while increasing metabolism and fat oxidation. It is even said that green tea helps prevent tooth decay because it kills the bacteria which causes dental plaque.
Regardless of the reason you might have for drinking green tea, it’s clear that everyone can derive some benefit from daily consumption.
It should be stated that many of today’s more popular “herbal teas” may or may not be tea at all because these products have already been blended with herbs and spices with other plant parts included for flavoring.
They do not contain the health promoting qualities of Camellia Sinensis. Be careful when buying these products. Check the ingredients to make sure you are buying the product that you expect.
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