5 Facts you didn’t know about green tea
5 Facts you didn’t know about green tea.
Health and Wellness, Loose Leaves, Tea Drinker, Lifestyle
Tea is the most consumed beverage in the world behind water. All types of tea, except herbal tea, are brewed from the dried leaves of the Camellia sinensis bush. Green tea is made from unoxidized leaves and is one of the less processed types of tea.
Green tea is the healthiest beverage on the planet. It is loaded with antioxidants and nutrients such as improved brain function, fat loss, a lower risk of cancer and many other impressive benefits. Green tea was used in traditional Chinese and Indian medicine to control bleeding and heal wounds, aid digestion, improve heart and mental health, and regulate body temperature.
Listed below are the possible health benefits associated with green tea.
May improve blood flow.
Green tea is packed with antioxidants, which is great because it helps widen the blood vessels for better blood flow. The benefits of drinking green tea have a positive effect on the cardiovascular system. Experts recommend drinking two to three cups of green tea daily to improve circulation and blood flow.
2. Lowers cholesterol
Some research indicates that antioxidants found in tea may help lower cholesterol. A meta-analysis from the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition suggests that green tea significantly reduces total cholesterol, including LDL or “bad” cholesterol, in the blood to 2.19 mg/dL.
3. Rich in antioxidants
Green tea is an excellent source of powerful antioxidants, so it makes sense that it could reduce your risk of cancer. Many observational studies have shown that green tea drinkers are less likely to develop several types of cancer.
4. May reduce the risk of high blood pressure, heart disease, and congestive heart failure
According to a new study, a molecule found in green tea might help to protect against atherosclerosis, which is a common cause of heart attacks and stroke. Lowering your risk of cardiovascular disease may be as easy as drinking green tea. Studies suggest this light, aromatic tea may lower LDL cholesterol and triglycerides, which may be responsible for the tea's association with reduced risk of death from heart disease and stroke.
5. May help lower sun damage
Green tea is an antioxidant food high in catechins which also protect the skin from UV damage. Catechins are natural antioxidants that help prevent cell damage and provide other benefits. The deeper and richer the color, the higher the catechin content. Green tea is one of our richest sources of EGCG.
A few tips:
Add a lemon to your tea to help absorb antioxidants.
As a general rule of thumb, steep the tea from 1 to 3 minutes.
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