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The Health Benefits Of Green Tea

By Fiona Harker

Green tea is a beverage that has been used in the Orient for many centuries as a traditional remedy for many common maladies and is now becoming a more popular choice in Western countries, because the health benefits of green tea are becoming more widely known.

Green tea is a leaf tea made from steeping the dried leaves of the Camellia sinesis plant, which is a shrub that is native to the countries of Asia, and is known as the "virgin of teas" because it is the least processed of the Asian teas.

Many believe that because it is not processed as much as black tea, another common tea in Asia, this is why it has more potent health benefits than other teas. Black tea is from leaves that have been dried, roasted and fermented and therefore lose much of its’ medicinal properties.

Green Tea Is Delicate And Non-Processed

Because of its’ delicate, non-processed nature, green tea should be steeped in water that is below the boiling point so as not to destroy the chemical components that provide the unique health benefits from the concentrated antioxidants.

Traditionally, green tea is not prepared with milk or sugar, but since it has been introduced to the Western world this is more common, and is mainly left to personal taste.

Some people like the flavor natural, while others claim it is on the bitter side, and need the addition of sugar or milk. No matter how it sits with your taste-buds, the important thing is to drink it because it is healthy for you.

Green Tea Has Loads Of Anti-Oxidents

Green tea is known to be loaded with epigallocatechin gallate (EGCg), which is a powerful anti-oxidant, it also contains rich bioflavonoids, and it also contains catechins that are known to have many positive effects on health and healing, and these benefits can also be attained by looking for the many forms of green tea extract that are now available.

These components are thought to be the factors responsible for the many reported health advantages such as lowering cholesterol, reducing the risk of heart disease, preventing cancer, eliminating acne, increasing immune system function, and improving memory, curing various infections, alleviating rheumatoid arthritis, and even preventing cavities and tooth decay. Many people who drink the Chinese tea also report enjoying an improved sense of well-being when regularly drinking the tea.

There have also been reports that it may have been able to help lessen some of symptoms of Parkinson’s. In a study published in February 2006 in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition it was reported that a "higher consumption of green tea is associated with a lower prevalence of cognitive impairment in humans."

May Cause An Increase In Metabolism

In addition to all of these wonderful benefits, green tea is also believed to cause an increase in metabolism that helps lower cholesterol and also supports weight loss, and because it is a natural component it is more often found in almost every weight loss remedy on the market.

The weight-loss industry is booming and many people have looked at green tea to see how it can help people to reduce weight and lose fat.

The main results from studies have shown that green tea inhibits the release of insulin, which means less sugar is turned into fat, and it also helps to keep people’s appetites in check. Two very strong indicators for how it can help people in the weight loss battle.

About the Author:
Fiona Harker has written a number of articles on tea and food including Tea Bags, Black Tea, White Tea, Tea Set, Tea Maker, Tea Kettle, Tea Party, Tea Cup.
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Did You Know?

Is it better to prepare tea from a tea bag or from loose tea leaves?
While it is very popular nowadays to use tea bags to brew tea, there are some drawbacks that you might want to consider.

First, most of the tea found in tea bags sold commercially in grocery stores is not the premium dry tea, but is commonly the smaller broken leaves and even just the dust of from broken and crushed tea leaves, resulting in a more harsh flavor.

The second problem is that, even if the bag is filled with a good quality of tea leaf, most bags do not allow enough room for the water to flow and completely draw the flavor from the leaves.

For these reasons, many tea connoisseurs prefer to use a tea infuser and loose leaf tea for a better flavor and more control over the final brew.

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