subject: Health Benefits Of Drinking Green Tea [print this page] Many people have heard that there are benefits to drinking green tea, but do you actually know what they are and how green tea can help you?
For thousands of years traditional Chinese medicine practitioners have used green tea blends to treat all sorts of ailments, and it's not just ancient superstition.
There are a wealth of scientific studies out there that have shown that drinking several cups per day has a number of health benefits ranging from reducing high blood pressure, to helping with weight loss, and even fighting cancer!
People who drink larger quantities of green tea also benefit from higher levels of good cholesterols and a corresponding drop in bad cholesterol. These studies also suggested a reduced risk of liver disease due to a reduction in certain enzymes present in the liver.
You may also have read that green tea can help with your weight loss goals. This is because it has been proven to increase your body's calorie burning efficiency. The effects are not instant obviously, you won't start shedding pounds just from having a few cups of tea, but as part of a proper diet and exercise plan green tea can help you increase your metabolism and lose weight.
The disease fighting properties of green tea are mostly due to the powerful anti-oxidents it contains, which are more prevalent in green tea than normal black teas due to the fact that they are not processed as much as black teas. The leaves are not allowed to oxidize or ferment like with black or oolong tea.
Drinking several cups is a great way to give your body a little extra helping hand, and although it does contain caffeine it is much less in comparison to coffee, you get all the benefits of a caffeine pick-me-up but without the jittery side effects.
It is important to brew the tea properly so you do not destroy the anti-oxidants and do not over-brew the tea or it will taste bitter and won't be an enjoyable experience.
You should use fresh loose leaf tea and a proper Tea Infuser to brew properly and get the maximum benefits.
Use green tea as a nice relaxing drink to sooth and calm you, and take solace in the many extra health benefits it provides.
