What are the benefits of drinking green tea?
Wednesday, May 6th, 2009 at
11:41 am
I have been drinking green tea for 2 months and all I can feel is my metabolism speeding up. I have been drinking Celestial Seasoning green tea the whole time. Is this real green tea or not? Just wondering.
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It has been proven that green tea is bursting with health benefits. It acts as a powerful antioxidant, which has been known to help prevent cancer, recover from the harmful cholesterol, and protect against damage caused by free radicals.
Medical Benefits:
Green tea has many medical benefits, and is known for prevention of the following diseases: Cancer, Rheumatoid Arthritis, High Cholesterol, Cardiovascular Disease, Infection, and Impaired Immune Function
Other Benefits:
Promotes weight loss- the leaves of green tea plants help raise metabolism in the body. By increasing the amount of calories burned in a 24-hour period, green tea promotes weight loss.
Prevent bad breath- an element found in green tea decreases the growth of odor-causing bacteria. It is said that drinking a cup or two of green tea may help maintain fresh breath.
Reduce smoking risks- cigarette smokers who drink up to six cups of green tea daily reduces their susceptibility to risks caused by the toxins emitted in cigarette smoke.
Beauty remedy- green tea may be used to freshen up the face and sooth tired or strained eyes. It can be applied to spots and blemishes to lessen their visibility.
Antiseptic properties- Green tea is also known to treat minor cuts and rashes, and is an effective treatment for sunburn.
Green teas inhibit the expression of antigens made by the body, substances that can trigger an immune response.
National Cancer Institute reports that Green Tea has Cancer preventing abilities and Cancer fighting components add new life to the market. People who have relied on expensive anti-oxidant products are finding that Green Tea is very economical and all natural. Tea is one of the top selling consumable drinks, only toped by water.
Green tea can even help prevent tooth decay! Just as its bacteria-destroying abilities can help prevent food poisoning, it can also kill the bacteria that causes dental plaque. Meanwhile, skin preparations containing green tea – from deodorants to creams – are starting to appear on the market.
Green tea is "supposed" to be a detoxifying beverage. To cleanse the system. If it is working for you, that is great.
MAY help,ward off heart disease Stimulate the nervous system and prevent certain cancers. A nice cup of tea will give you a morning lift.
green tea has many benefits with antioxidants being its highlight…helps your body fight cancer..not to mention the the dosage of caffeine which is good for you in a mild dosage…probably one of the best ways to revive yourself…so keep it up!!
It provides anti-oxidants.