2. Archaeological records show that people
have been steeping green tea leaves for
over 5,000 years! Globally, tea ranks
second only to water in overall beverage
popularity. Green tea has benefits beyond
its ability to quench thirst and decades of
research suggest it offers a variety of
healing, health-boosting properties. Here
are just a few of the many health benefits
of green tea.
3. GREEN TEA COMES FROM THE SAME
PLANT AS OLONG TEA AND BLACK TEA.
AMONG THE THREE, GREEN TEA HAVE
THE LEAST LEVEL OF OXIDIZATION.
4.
5. GREEN TEA CONTAINS POLYPHENOLS,
WHICH PRIMARILY HELP IN WEIGHT
LOSE BY BURNING FAT AND CALORIES
EFFECTIVELY.
LOSE WEIGHT
6. Green tea contains substances called polyphenols,
which scientists think contribute to its anti-cancer
activity. Laboratory studies of one polyphone, catechin
epigallocatechin-3-gallate (EGCG), show that it may
interfere with several of the processes involved in cell
replication, causing tumor cell death (apoptosis).
BATTLE CANCER
7. HEALTHY HEART
Clinical studies on drinking
green tea have found that it
helps lower LDL cholesterol
and triglycerides — good news
for your heart.
