Benefits of Green Tea
Being consumed by work does have its disadvantages €" grueling deadlines, increasing work hours by the day; everyone is bound to miss out on something. Sadly, the most common area of compromise is food. No one thinks about what they are really eating, simply because they don't have the time. An average portion size in most fast food joints is now three times the size it used to be 50 years ago! With three times the junk food being consumed, is it really surprising that so many are affected by obesity and serious heart problems?
Yes, there is a way out!
Time for damage control. All you really need is the will to actually do it. Yes, it is tough to shift from addictive junk food that agrees with you so well to the healthy stuff that can extend your life but it's worth it, isn't it? Replace every portion of fries with fruits, every soda with some tea and every burger with actual veggies that everyone despises oh so much. Everyone knows what good fruits and vegetables do for your health so let's talk about such tea.
The Camellia sinensis effect
Green tea was consumed in China 4000 years ago and was used as a beverage and a medicine. It did everything from controlling bleeding to regulating body temperature and blood sugar! It is also believed to cure indigestion, prevent fatigue and improve brain function.
Several scientific and medical studies have been conducted over the decades to determine the extent of its benefits. Regular green tea drinkers have been found to be more protected against heart disease and certain types of cancer. Green tea also aids in safe weight loss by boosting metabolism without stressing the heart. It also contains high levels of flavonoids and antioxidants that reduce risk of heart ailments. Green tea was also found to reduce cholesterol and body fat.
The Proof
A study in UK showed that consuming such tea improved insulin sensitivity and glucose tolerance, a good way to control diabetes. Another study in Hong Kong found that the catechins in such tea are absorbed by the eye and help prevent major eye diseases. Ingestion of catechins is found to prevent and improve lifestyle induced problems like obesity.
A study in Germany found that skin damage due to radiation therapy can be soothed by applying extract of such tea and filtered water. It is also said to reduce symptoms of depression, arthritis and severe stress. In some lab tests, such tea is also found to prevent HIV from attacking T- cells. Green tea is also found to reduce dangers of heart disease despite high rates of cigarette smoking!
But wait!
Yes, this miraculous potion does have its share of cons. Green tea generally contains caffeine, just like coffee. And although an average cup of coffee contains about 140-150 mg of caffeine while such tea contains only about 25 mg, high intake of such tea can lead to health problems too. Studies have shown that high intake of such tea can cause liver damage among other complications. Green tea must not be consumed on an empty stomach as the ill effects can be adverse. But hey, that's what the fruits are for right?
Yes, there is a way out!
Time for damage control. All you really need is the will to actually do it. Yes, it is tough to shift from addictive junk food that agrees with you so well to the healthy stuff that can extend your life but it's worth it, isn't it? Replace every portion of fries with fruits, every soda with some tea and every burger with actual veggies that everyone despises oh so much. Everyone knows what good fruits and vegetables do for your health so let's talk about such tea.
The Camellia sinensis effect
Green tea was consumed in China 4000 years ago and was used as a beverage and a medicine. It did everything from controlling bleeding to regulating body temperature and blood sugar! It is also believed to cure indigestion, prevent fatigue and improve brain function.
Several scientific and medical studies have been conducted over the decades to determine the extent of its benefits. Regular green tea drinkers have been found to be more protected against heart disease and certain types of cancer. Green tea also aids in safe weight loss by boosting metabolism without stressing the heart. It also contains high levels of flavonoids and antioxidants that reduce risk of heart ailments. Green tea was also found to reduce cholesterol and body fat.
The Proof
A study in UK showed that consuming such tea improved insulin sensitivity and glucose tolerance, a good way to control diabetes. Another study in Hong Kong found that the catechins in such tea are absorbed by the eye and help prevent major eye diseases. Ingestion of catechins is found to prevent and improve lifestyle induced problems like obesity.
A study in Germany found that skin damage due to radiation therapy can be soothed by applying extract of such tea and filtered water. It is also said to reduce symptoms of depression, arthritis and severe stress. In some lab tests, such tea is also found to prevent HIV from attacking T- cells. Green tea is also found to reduce dangers of heart disease despite high rates of cigarette smoking!
But wait!
Yes, this miraculous potion does have its share of cons. Green tea generally contains caffeine, just like coffee. And although an average cup of coffee contains about 140-150 mg of caffeine while such tea contains only about 25 mg, high intake of such tea can lead to health problems too. Studies have shown that high intake of such tea can cause liver damage among other complications. Green tea must not be consumed on an empty stomach as the ill effects can be adverse. But hey, that's what the fruits are for right?
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