Health Benefits of Green Tea
1- Reduced risk of stroke and deaths by cardiovascular accidents : According to the Harvard Medical School, consuming green tea on a regular basis, could reduce high blood pressure; one of the main risk factors for stroke. In addition, a study published by the Journal of the American Medical Association (2006) indicates that consuming green tea could be correlated with reduced deaths by cardiovascular diseases.
2- Reduced risk of developing certain types of cancer: According to the National Cancer Institute, foods and beverages which are rich in antioxidants (green tea) could help prevent the process by which malignant cancer cells attack healthy cells in the body.
3- Reduced risk of developing type 2 diabetes: An extensive research conducted on a group of 286,701 people has shown that individuals consuming green tea on a regular basis could have their overall risk of developing type 2 diabetes, reduced by 18%.
4- Lowering of the LDL cholesterol (bad cholesterol) : A number of group studies published in 2011, indicated that green tea consumption could have a notable impact on lowering the LDL cholesterol in your metabolism (better known as the bad cholesterol).
5- Anti-inflammatory effects: Green tea is now a well-known and recognized anti-inflammatory beverage, it helps prevent and treat certain inflammatory diseases. Its anti-inflammatory property is mainly due to the polyphenols present in green tea.
6- Helps boost your metabolism and burn more calories: Dr. David Nieman – laboratory director at the Appalachian State University in North Carolina – says this effect is presumably due to a combination of caffeine and catechins (strong antioxidants) that are found in green tea.
Best ways to reap all the benefits from green tea
Regardless of how you choose to enjoy this superfood, be it in your favourite mug, or added to your favourite recipes, green tea is a definite must for anybody looking to live a healthier lifestyle.
So don’t be afraid to be creative and add green tea (matcha) to various marinades (beef, pork, fish, chicken, etc.), salad dressings, smoothies, soups, or even pastries like muffins, energy balls, waffles and cupcakes!
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