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The Amazing Health Benefits of Green Tea   by Irene Parker

It is no secret that the Chinese have discovered that there are immense health benefits associated with drinking green tea. In fact, studies indicate that it is an excellent natural health supplement.

Not only does this delicious and unique drink support a healthy body and immune system, it also has been shown to support fat burning via its ability to boost the body’s metabolism.

Although tea leaves come from the same type of plant, Camellia sinensis, not all tea leaves are processed in the same manner. The darker teas such as black and oolong are processed in a way that requires fermentation which ultimately reduces the overall health benefits of the drink.

One of the compounds found in unfermented teas such as green tea include the anti-oxidant epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG). When green tea is processed the leaves are only slightly steamed which allows for more of the anti-oxidant properties to remain in tact.

The green Tea Health benefits

Weight loss: The Chinese realized early on that drinking 2-3 cups a day helped to boost the metabolism and burn fat, and when it was combined with additional caffeine the weight loss benefits increased aiding in a faster weight loss.

Tummy Trouble: The Chinese also became aware of other health benefits the aromatic beverage had on their bodies such as aiding their digestion system and their nervous systems.

It is an all natural super anti-oxidant that helps destroy harmful bacteria throughout the body including the stomach, which helps eliminate upset stomachs. It is true that consuming this flavorful drink is good for an upset stomach; studies have shown that drinking green tea can kill the bacterium which causes food poisoning.

Cellularly Awesome: It has been proven to interfere with the growth of cancer cells, preventing the cancer cells to grow all without harming any healthy cells and tissue.

Heart smart: Drinking green tea every day will not just reduce your risks of developing cancer buy drinking 2 to 3 cups a day will also help lower the levels of bad cholesterol (LDL) and increase the good cholesterol (HDL). Reducing the levels of LDL’s (bad cholesterol) while increasing the HDL’s (good cholesterol) reduces the risk of cardiovascular disease such as strokes, heart failure, and even death due to heart disease.

The amazing health benefits of green tea also include preventing tooth decay and infection by killing harmful bacteria that creates plaque. Drinking 2-3 cups daily strengthens the immune system, and aids in reducing swelling and pain related to rheumatoid arthritis.

About the Author

Irene Parker is a freelance writer and blogger who writes about the health benefits of tea as well as green tea and metabolism.
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