Green Tea Benefits
Today, green tea benefits are becoming quite well known, but the Chinese have used it to treat many
illnesses since ancient times. Recent researched has provided evidence for the many health benefits associated
with this tea including its role in the prevention of cancer, rheumatoid arthritis, cardiovascular disease, cataracts,
and boosting your immune system.
The many green tea benefits also include its help in weight loss and benefits from its bacteria fighting abilities.
Evidence has shown that people who drink green tea burn more calories. The bacteria fighting abilities of green tea can help
prevent tooth decay by killing the bacteria that causes plaque. This same bacteria fighting trait can also help fight food
poisoning. In addition, green tea can help lower blood sugar and cholesterol as well as slow the aging process.
Why Green Tea?
Green tea benefits are special to this type of tea due to the way it was made. Black tea and oolong tea are fermented,
but green tea is steamed. The fermenting process oxidizes the anti-oxidants in the tea leaves and makes them much less effective.
The steaming process leaves the anti-oxidants intact.
How much do you need?
Studies on the amount of tea needed in order to experience all the green tea benefits are confusing.
Some say 10 cups a day, others say you can experience the benefits with 3 cups a day.
Certainly more is better so drink as many cups as you can!
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