“Better three days without food than a day without tea!”- This is what Chinese say about the most consumed beverage in the world (after water, of course). The first certification of the green tea beneficial effects dates from the year 1211, when the monk Eisai praised green tea in one of his books. Green tea makes our life longer and brings various benefits to those who consume it regularly. Recent studies have shown that it stops the development of unwanted cells in the body, meaning that it prevents cancer.
Green tea is a natural source of antioxidants, protecting the body against free radicals. It has been scientifically confirmed that the antioxidant power of green tea is 100 times greater than vitamin C and 25 times greater than vitamin E. Green tea stimulates the cerebral activity and burns the extra fat.
Nowadays, it’s difficult to have a healthy lifestyle. Although you eat healthy and exercise once in a while, the doctor still tells you that it’s not enough. So, what can be done? Why is green tea so important?
Green tea is efficient against caries. Foods rich in sugars and acids, such as sweets, fruits and juices, attack tooth enamel. As it has a high content of fluorine, green tea strengthens tooth enamel and makes it resistant to acids.
This amazing tea lowers the level of LDL cholesterol and raises the HDL cholesterol, which brings many benefits to our health. In addition, green tea lowers the blood pressure and maintains the blood flow, preventing the clots. Therefore, people who present a risk of developing heart and circulatory diseases (stress, smoking, unhealthy nutrition, arterial hypertension) should drink as much green tea as possible.
Green tea prevents diabetes and other metabolic diseases, but it can’t cure them. However, it slows down the complex carbohydrates decomposition in the intestine. Studies have revealed that people who drink coffee have lower chances to develop diabetes. It is not known yet if caffeine or another ingredient of green tea is responsible for its beneficial effects.
You can use green tea in case of digestive disorders such as heartburn (pirosis), gastritis, irritation of the stomach, and diarrhea. It should be consumed during meals, in order to fight against stomach acidity.
Diarrhea is caused mostly by stress, bacterial infection or a bad diet. Also, some food allergies can cause stomach pain and diarrhea. Green tea helps in restoring the intestine functions. Last but not least, green tea replaces the fluid lost from the body and has a beneficial effect in the diarrhea caused by stress.
Green tea benefits don’t stop here, because it burns the extra fat and reduces the assimilation of carbohydrates and lipids, suppressing the appetite. Moreover, it increases the concentration and intellectual ability, due to its high content of theine and polyphenols. Drink daily this miracle tea and you’ll feel more optimistic and full of life!
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