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Green Tea As A Diet Supplement – by Stan Morse June 8, 2007

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Green Tea As A Diet Supplement

Green Tea is unfermented tea meaning that the leaves used for green tea are steamed soon after being plucked in order to retain freshness. In this respect, green tea helps maintain the overall well-being of the body. Antioxidants in green tea can boost immunity, preserve young-looking skin, and brighten the eyes. The fermentation process destroys most of the EGCG in the tea leaves. Green tea first gained notice as a health preserver because of the much lower incidence of heart disease and cancer in Asian countries, where green tea is a staple.

Weight

Almost everyone out here is looking for a solution to battle the bulge. Thermogenesis in the body is the rate which the body burns calories. Green tea results in an increase of energy which raises the metabolism, therefore, more weight is lost than normal. A safer alternative for people wanting to lose weight are green tea diets. Losing weight is an important dream aspired by millions of people worldwide.

Benefits

The research of this ancient beverage continues, and it may take decades to unlock all of the secrets it holds. Although green tea should not be considered to be a magic bullet, researchers agree the positive health benefits are very promising. There are many health benefits associated with having a green tea diet. Although this type of diet has a reputation for boosting health, scientific proofs of its health benefits are still somewhat mixed. In this scientist’s opinion, green tea is well worth your consideration. The simple speculation of benefits is enough to get excited about it. Despite its stronger color and flavor, black tea cannot come close to green tea as far as health benefits are concerned. One of the reasons that green tea has become so popular is that there are believed to many health benefits which can be obtained by regular drinking. These benefits are also reported to exist in Oolong and are retained even after the tea is processed. There are many health benefits associated with having a green tea diet. One of these green tea diet benefits is preventing cancer. One of the other benefits is that green tea is very good for arthritis sufferers.

Health

Obesity has become one of the major health issues in our society today. I hope that after reading this article you will include a cup of green tea in your daily ratio. After all it is a rare case when something that good for our health can be also that delicious. If you suffer from any form of irritable bowel disease, it’s a good idea to give green tea a try. It has no side effects and is well tolerated by most people, regardless of their health issues. That’s why despite being so beneficial people still avoid and go in for pills and drugs which are accompanied with array of side effects. So your health is in your hands and takes a wise step in order to have happy and healthy living.

Antioxidants

Antioxidants, green tea is loaded with antioxidants that support your bodies immune system and helps eliminate harmful toxins from your body. These powerful antioxidants are so potent that research is showing that they might even be able to cure cancer. While it is already common knowledge that green tea has several health benefits, modern scientists were able to provide several concrete proofs of the positive effects of Chinese tea. Its antioxidants are said to be the ones responsible for making the tea very beneficial. More good news is it’s not just green tea and cholesterol; it’s also green tea and cancer. Chinese green tea antioxidants are said to be the ones responsible for making the Chinese green tea very beneficial. It will help the body to protect cells from free radicals (unstable molecules found in our cells). This antioxidants will neutralize the free radicals. A native to Asia, green tea is rich in antioxidants. Antioxidants are ready and waiting not only in teas but also in several fruits, vegetables, nuts, meats, and even wines (see my health benefits of wine article). While it is already common knowledge that green tea has several health benefits, modern scientists were able to provide several concrete proofs of the positive effects of Chinese tea. Lowers blood sugar (polyphenols and polysaccharides are the two main antioxidants are especially effective in lowering blood sugar).

This problem has been addressed through the usage of green tea extract. What’s really amazing is that it wasn’t until recently that research has discovered just how incredibly powerful the health benefits of green tea are. Green tea has been thought to promote oral health (although scientific proof was difficult to come by here, too). How much green tea is enough to reap the benefits. Green tea is one of the best drink available today. Green tea is a great topic to discuss and it has become increasingly. Women who drink green tea are less likely to have recurrences of breast cancer after treatment. And most important of all, women who consume green tea are 50% less likely to develop breast cancer at all.

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Comments»

1. Janice - June 9, 2007

i just brew some loose leaf green tea for example dragonwell from http://www.teacuppa.com
i like the nutty flavor in it…i am trying to drinking more of it each day

2. Suzi Kressler - June 9, 2007

There are so many green teas. Which has the highest antioxidant properties. I heard that Banca does.
Anyone know?

3. Fitness Magazine - December 20, 2007

Really nice site you have here. I’ve been reading for a while but this post made me want to say 2 thumbs up. Keep up the great work