7 Reasons to Drink Green Tea
August 5th, 2008
Green teas health benefits are well documented but its sometimes hard to remember exactly what it can do to help your health so here’s 7 of the top reasons to drink green tea:
- Cut Cancer Risk – Tea’s cancer fighting properties have been much touted and it’s all about the polyphenols in tea which help fight cancerous cells. Especially in the mouth, throat and stomach.
- Clear the Skin – Tea has amazing antibacterial and antiviral properties and a wet bunch of brewed tea leaves or a used tea bag on a cut, graze or infection can do wonders. I’ve even had it recommended by my doctor as an aid to conjunctivitis recovery!
- Protect Memory – The free radicals that cause the brain to develop diseases like Parkinsons and Alzheimers can be fended off by teas powerful anti-oxidants. Again – polyphenols!
- Protect Skin – Not only is tea put in skin products for its anti-bacterial properties but its also been found to be useful in protecting against UV light triggered skin cancer.
- Immortality – Well not quite 100%-live-forever but it has been shown on numerous occassions that it fights age-related illnesses such as furry arteries, heart disease, free radical damage and much more.
- Lose Weight – Green tea gives your metabolism a boost meaning it helps you to keep your ideal weight.
- Lower Blood Pressure – People who regularly drink tea have been shown to be 50% less likely to develop hypertension.
Teavana:
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