My Journey into Green Tea’s Health and Weight Loss Benefits
I drink a lot of coffee, 6+ cups per day, and my doctor gently pointed out that perhaps cutting back would be a good idea. Â I have found was as much a habit as a physical need to start my mornings right. Â She also talked to me about reducing my weight, blood pressure and cholesterol. Â This started my search into the Wonders of Green Tea and its health and weight loss benefits. I have found that this wondrous plant has many, many other health benefits also.
Health Benefits of Green Tea
Green tea “It’s the healthiest thing I can think of to drink,” says Christopher Ochner, PhD. He’s a research scientist in nutrition at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai Hospital.
Of course, no one food will protect you from disease. Your health is wrapped up in your lifestyle and your genes, so even if you drink green tea all day long, you also need to take care of yourself in other ways, like not smoking, being active, and eating a healthy diet.
that fight and may even prevent cell damage. Green tea is not processed much before it’s poured in your cup, so it’s rich in catechins.
…More Green Tea Health Benefits – WebMD
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Green Tea: Drink Its Amazing Health Benefits
. As long ago as 1191, a Zen priest discussed how it affects the organs of the body as well as how to grow and process green tea for health benefits. Adding high quality green tea to your diet is one of the best ways to enhance your health in numerous ways. One key to its health-promoting benefits is how the tea is processed.
…More Green Tea: Drink Its Amazing Health Benefits – Living Proof
Green Tea Antioxidants
Green tea leaves contain so-called ‘bioactive’ compounds, including green tea antioxidants, which act on our body in multiple beneficial ways. Specifically, green tea polyphenols known as catechins are believed to be responsible for many of the health benefits of green tea. Epigallocatechin-3-gallate (EGCG) is the most abundant catechin in green tea and accounts for 50-75% of its total catechin content. EGCG is also the most effective green tea antioxidant as far as its health benefits are concerned – and it has been tested extensively over the past few years to better understand its potential cancer-fighting abilities.
…More 3 Anti-Cancer Health Benefits of Green Tea | Healthy Life Story
I have created a great FREE E-Book  on the benefits of Green Tea, history and what differentiates Green Tea from Black Tea.  I know you will find it very insightful!  I look forward to hearing your feedback on the E-Book!
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