Green Tea may seem like one of those fad drinks but truth be told it sure is packed with all kinds of good stuff for your body! For centuries the Chinese have been using this tea for its health benefits.
What makes this tea so powerful is the fact that it is rich in catechin polyphenols, particularly epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG). I'll explain.... EGCG is a powerful anti-oxidant. It inhibits the growth of cancer cells and it kills cancer cells without harming healthy tissue. It has also been effective in lowering LDL (bad) cholesterol levels, and inhibiting the abnormal formation of blood clots. This is very important because the formation of abnormal blood clots is the leading cause of heart attacks and stroke.
This is a very mild tea with a slight grassy taste. It is great to drink on its own or you can add it to a smoothie or protein drink. Green tea does contain a small amount of caffeine, anywhere between 3 mg - 30 mg per cup depending on the type of tea and how it is prepared. Just so you know, regular drip coffee contains about 200mg of caffeine per cup. The small amount of caffeine does have an added benefit of speeding up the metabolism, which helps burn excess fat.
Add a cup of green tea into your daily regime and see if you notice a difference in how you feel. I bet you will!
Do you need to drink more than 1 glass a day to notice a difference?
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