subject: Green Tea Is Powerful For Health - Here's Why [print this page] The are quite a few reasons to drink green tea. We wonder why the people of Asia have been taking delight in this herbal tea for many thousands of years. It has only been relatively few decades that has seen research and experimentation on the life-giving and healing properties of green tea. How about body cleansing - detox, or weight loss, or support/prevention (possibly) with particular diseases? The following information takes a good look at how this little Asian plant can do wonderful things for your body.
Decreasing your blood pressure plus making your heart stronger and healthier are the first two great benefits of green tea. With regular consumption, you can effect the increase of HDL cholesterol which is the good guy, and then lower the overall cholesterol - and then you can help burn fat with certain properties contained in this tea. Just imagine gaining better control and regulation over your blood pressure and cholesterol plus your weight. Studies that indicate such benefits usually suggest consuming around four cups of green tea per day. Green tea naturally contains caffeine, but less than coffee; however you can buy the decaf variety. You can truly help your body and health by consuming this powerful, and natural, gift from mother nature. You're right on the money if you are thinking the words: antiaging and longevity. The Japanese tend to live a more healthy lifestyle with regard to diet and exercise, and combine that with regular consumption of green tea and it's powerful. Free radical damage, poisons, and toxins in general are believed to be major contributors to disease states, and the antioxidants in green tea help fight those elements. Obviously, those factors will play a role if you drink green tea on a regular basis. Medical problems commonly seen with advancing age respond to green tea, as well - arthritis and memory related issues.
How about regulating blood sugar? That's important for all of us, and green tea has properties that will support the healthy reguation of blood sugar.
This is good for everyone, but in particular to people suffering from diabetes. Studies show that it promotes insulin sensitivity, which is of particular importance after eating. Green tea would be useful to some degree with those who have a hard time absorbing insulin. The overall positive effects of green tea still should be considered even if a person does not have diabetes. Green tea is just full of nothing but good and healthy for you. There appear to be few risks involved with green tea, while it is an inexpensive and easy to find food that can be enjoyed in a number of ways, hot or cold. As stated, we cannot talk about every particular benefit or aspect of green tea, but what we did cover may compel you to check it out and start using it.
We've really only had time to mention but a few of the many benefits of green tea. If you want to start taking it, you have a choice of drinking tea or finding a good green tea supplement. Of course you need to take it regularly so you can experience all the benefits.
