Benefits of Green Tea

What are the Benefits of Green Tea and Elements which help in Weight Reduction Rapidly Many people have heard that green tea benefits weight loss, but not everyone understands how this works or if it is effective. It is a very healthy drink that can lead to weight loss. Understanding how this works will help you take full advantage of these fat burning benefits. Green tea contains caffeine, which is a stimulant. Caffeine helps you burn fat by increasing your metabolism. It does so by tricking your body into believing it is performing a moderate workout. Along with caffeine, this tea also contains ingredients that increase body temperature. Your heart rate may increase slightly, and again your body will believe it is exercising, even if all you are doing is sitting on the couch.  Another major weight loss benefit is from the  Epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG)  compound found in green tea. This ingredient helps boost metabolism while lowering your appetite. This...

To experience the utmost health benefits, green tea is preferably brewed rather than fermented. Fermentation is most likely used in black tea but never in green tea. There are basically three fundamental reasons why brewing is used in green tea. Reason # 1 – Brewing doesn’t eliminate the important nutrients, vitamins and components that comprises green tea. Reason # 2 – Brewing can bring out the best in catechin and theanin for these two elements contribute to a lower level of caffeine in your green tea. Reason # 3 – Enhance taste and aroma. Indeed, brewing has a very enticing smell that can’t be found in fermented beverages. If you wanted to have a good green tea, brew it. Although, if you keep on wondering why you’re green tea tastes a bit strange compared to other great tasting brewed green tea, maybe there’s something terribly wrong with how you prepare your tea. Brewing green tea is easy contrary to what people think. To learn more on how to brew the best green tea, r...

Green tea and chemotherapy have long been viewed in various spheres as potential weapons against cancer. While green tea’s prospective abilities in preventing and even combating cancer have gained a certain traction among practitioners of natural and herbal healing, the effectiveness of chemotherapy against cancer has long gained the acceptance and approval of the scientific medical healing field. But can these two seemingly diverse agents possess points of convergence that may make the war against malignant neoplasm even more potent and effective? Or do they essentially operate in their own respective areas, working their so-called magic independently of each other? Green tea comes from the lightly fermented leaves of the tea plant camellia sinensis. It is known to possess high levels of powerful antioxidants called polyphenols. Antioxidants are materials that help fight free radicals – compounds in the body that alter cells, damage DNA, and give rise to abnormal growth of tumors...

Blueberries, matcha green tea and vanilla ice cream... It isn't healthy  per se , but it is delicious and high in antioxidants. Chopped ginger root adds nuance and boosts the energy level the matcha provides with its fiery flavor. Prep Time:  5 minutes Cook Time:  2 minutes Total Time:  7 minutes Yield:  One to two servings Ingredients: 1/8 to 1/4 cup milk (For a thicker milkshake, use less milk.) 1 Tbsp matcha latte mix or matcha green tea, plus more for garnish 1/2 cup fresh blueberries 1 cup good quality vanilla ice cream 1/4 tsp peeled, very finely chopped ginger root Preparation: Mix the milk and matcha into a paste, adding milk to the matcha powder gradually in a small bowl. Blend all ingredients well in a blender. Pour the mixture into one to two glasses. Top the milkshake with matcha green tea garnish. Serve immediately.

In the midst of countless decadent desserts, a green tea shake stands out as a light, refreshing option. You can sweeten the dessert to taste and add mint for a richer flavor. High in antioxidants, a green tea shake can also be low in calories if you make it with low-fat ice cream or frozen yogurt. Try this easy-to-prepare shake as a refreshing end to a meal or as an afternoon treat. Does this Spark an idea? Brew one cup of green tea. Allow the teabag to steep for four minutes in 8 oz. of water. If you're brewing loose tea, steep it for three minutes in the same amount of water. Sweeten the tea by adding sugar to taste. For best results, use no more than 3 tbsp. of granulated sugar. Refrigerate the brewed green tea until it is chilled (approximately two hours). The chilling process can be accelerated by brewing a more concentrated batch of tea (using either more tea or steeping the tea slightly longer) and chilling it with ice cubes. If a deep green color is desired, stir...

I've been a Diet Coke addict for most of my life, but there came a day when I made that life-changing decision: I wanted to quit. And let me tell you, it was a lot harder than I expected it to be. I was suffering from major caffeine withdrawals, which no amount of coconut water could ease. It was then that I went on the ravenous search for Diet Coke's replacement in my life, and I found it in green tea. The caffeine in green tea satisfies my cravings for soda, making it a lot easier to get through the day without snapping at my co-workers or falling asleep on a stack of Post-its. After some additional research, I discovered that there are a lot of benefits associated with my new caffeine fix, from healthy skin to a better smile. Here they are: Better Skin.  Green tea is filled with antioxidants that cleanse your body from the inside out, eliminating toxins that damage your skin. Not only can green tea help prevent those unsightly sunspots and wrinkles, but it als...

All genuine green teas, black and white contain antioxidants that fight disease, because they come from the same plant. But green tea has much higher levels than most of catechin, a particularly powerful antioxidant. Although evidence to support the use of green tea in preventing or treating a health problem is not very clear, research in both animals and humans showed that some associations between these natural antioxidants of green tea and protection against health problems that affect men. Many of the studies showing positive results were carried out in Asian countries, where large populations of men drink green tea on a régulière.Protection cardiovascular An animal study, supported by the World Health Organization and published in 2004 in The Journal of Nutrition, has shown that antioxidants in both green and black teas can lower both an systolic and diastolic of arterial pressure. A human study, conducted by researchers from Harvard Medical School, Brigham and Women's Hos...

Green Tea  is commonly served in Chinese restaurants. It seems green tea has hit the scene not only as an aid toward fat loss but some of the young bodybuilders today are using this as an aid toward their physique goals. With the ever quest for better health done naturally, people are discovering many of the ancient foods and drink are filled with beneficial properties that improve the human health and help ward off big diseases. Green Tea does have caffeine which would explain the thermogenic effects and aid toward fat loss since it will bring your core temperature up increasing the metabolism slightly as well. It seems scientists are now finding in studies that it helps prevent and maybe even treat many diseases and cancers (some hormonal cancers as well such as ovarian, breast and prostate), cardiovascular disease, high blood pressure and cholesterol. Even arthritis can be helped through its anti inflammatory properties yet is non toxic even in higher amount over long terms...

Most of us like tea and always enjoy a cup of good tea. Let’s find answers to the following question asked by one of our website visitors.. How many calories in a cup of tea? This is a tricky question to answer. I had to ask several people I know and read some online documents to verify certain facts. Final answer is below. If you consider only tea, that is without sugar or milk, a cup of tea will have will have zero (0) calories. Adding  milk, sugar, cream  or any other  sweetener  will add calories to your cup of tea. The amount of calories added will depend on the type of milk/sugar added and the quantity. Example : Granulated white sugar will add slightly more calories compared to adding same amount brown sugar. Take following facts into consideration.. One teaspoon of sugar contains about 18 calories A single cup of skim milk contains about 10 calories. Now do the math, If you use 2 x teaspoons of sugar and 1 cup of skim milk, your cup of t...

Originating in China, green tea is made from the leaves of Camellia Sinensis through a low oxidation method by steaming. This process removes very few of the properties of the tea making it the most nourishing and healthy tea available. The benefits of green tea stem from it's polyphenols (antioxidants) that have been linked to lowering of cholesterol, triglycerides and blood pressure. The ingredients in green tea have endless health benefits. As well as antioxidants it contains theanine, which is soothing and relaxes the brain, vitamins C and B's, fluoride and flavonoids. Flavonoids have been found to be more potent destroyers of free radicals than vitamins E and C. Free radicals are produced through smoking, sunlight exposure and pollution, and increase the rate of aging and lower the bodies immunity to viral infections. The fluoride content promots healthy teeth and gums by strengthening tooth enamel and fighting decay. Due to the high level of antioxidants, green t...

Did you know that drinking green tea can help reverse the effects of aging? While it’s true that nothing can ultimately stop our body clocks from continuing to march forward, emerging research suggests that drinking green tea can have a positive impact on one’s skin and overall appearance. Most experts agree that you need to follow a regimen of applying sunscreen on a regular basis, as well as drinking a lot of water. However, it’s also starting to be recommended that people consume green tea. Many of the ingredients contains within green tea help purify the body of contaminants that can often hasten the aging process. If you want to reduce the number of wrinkles you have, and avoid new ones showing up for as long as possible, then you should drink at least 2 cups of green tea per day. The first cup of green tea can be enjoyed in the morning with your breakfast. The second cup of green tea can be enjoyed in the evening with your dinner. One word of caution — green tea contains c...

Green tea benefits for antiaging are well documented. Green tea fat burner is very effective in raising metabolism and aiding fat loss. Green tea supplements are available for those who aren't tea drinkers and provide all the benefits of drinking the tea. Antioxidant From The East Green tea originated in China, although it is grown in Japan as well, where it is just known as tea. You would be hard put to find a more potent natural antioxidant than green tea. It is a nutritional superstar. Green tea is made from the leaves of the Camellia Sinensis plant. The leaves undergo very little oxidation during processing. The tea is rich in polyphenols like Epigallocatechin gallate, vitamin-c, and cartenoids, natural chemical compounds which have powerful antioxidant effects. The active ingredient Epigallocatechin Gallate is thought to be up to 200 times more potent an antioxidant as vitamin-e. This antioxidant activity is most likely the reason for its benefits, in addit...

Discoveries about green tea's healing properties show no signs of abating as more and more health benefits are being attributed to this lowly beverage. The latest buzz surrounding green tea is its purported ability to slow down the aging process. According to recent findings, green tea extract has been shown to maintain cellular DNA and membrane structural integrity, thus somewhat preserving the biological set-up associated with youth. Other research shows that green tea inhibits the development of undesirable cell colonies that lead to various diseases. The active constituents in green tea are powerful antioxidants called polyphenols (catechins) and flavonols. Several catechins are present in green tea and account for the bulk of favorable research reports. Epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG) is the most powerful of these catechins. EGCG functions as an antioxidant that is about 25-100 times more potent than vitamins C and E. A cup of green tea may provide 10-40 mg of polyph...

Green tea is one of nature’s most nutritious foods which you would typically enjoy the benefits of  in the form of a drink.  Quality loose leaf tea can be infused as many as three times and will still offer wonderful benefits to your health with each infusion.   After the third infusion the leaves still retain some valuable ingredients that can be used for other purposes.  Rather than discard the used leaves, why not put them to good use? You can use a weak solution of tea as a mouth rinse after a meal to remove strong odors. Using green tea as a gargle is very effective in killing potential germs and bacteria in flu and cold season. Used green tea leaves can also be used as part of a beauty regime. Re-infuse the used leaves, pour the weak brew into a small pump spray and allow to cool in the refrigerator.  On a hot summer day you can use this as a spritzing spray and be thoroughly refreshed by green tea.  This spray also offers protection against min...

At present scientists has given more concentration to natural and alternative therapies for preventing and at the same time treating cancer. Cancer is considered to be one of the most frightening diseases around the world. However, there is a lot, which we can do to prevent cancer from attacking our lives and health. One of the perfect and natural remedies for cancer is green tea. There have been several studies linking green tea with different forms of cancer, including prostate cancer, gastrointestinal cancer, breast cancer, bladder cancer, lung cancer, skin cancer and esophageal cancer. There are numerous studies, which have proven that green tea's anti-oxidants have significant power in protecting our health and preventing diseases. Green tea contains numerous active ingredients, including polyphenols and flavonoids, which have antioxidant properties. One group of polyphenols are called catechins which has recently become the focus of widespread study for their anti-cancer...

Green tea skin care products are becoming increasingly popular and with good reason. Green tea benefits are many due to ist antioxidant content and this is enough to make it a desirable ingredient. But there are other reasons to look for it, too. Natural skin care remedies are also popular, particularly since people are starting to learn about all of the chemical additives and petrochemicals included in their favorite cosmetics. The inclusion of toxins, allergens and irritants had been commonplace until recently, but most people were unaware of these skin care ingredients. Consumer protection organizations such as the Environmental Working Group and the Compact for Safe Cosmetics have drawn attention to those unsafe ingredients. Using products that contain them may increase our risk of cancer, cause or contribute to birth defects and cause emotional problems, because of the effect that fragrance ingredients have on the central nervous system. Some Green Tea Benefits Include: ...

Green tea offers many benefits for overall skincare. It contains antioxidants, vitamins, minerals and anti-bacterial properties.  About one third of the dry weight of the green tea leaves is made up of antioxidant flavonoids called catechins.  Catechins are effective because they stick to proteins easily and and block bacteria from adhering to cell walls.  This disrupts the bacteria's ability to destroy the cells.  The antioxidant agents slow the signs of aging externally and provide beneficial vitamins for overall skin health when taken internally.  The main antioxidant found in green tea, EGCG (epigallocatechin3-gallate), was found to be 100 times more effective than vitamin C and 25 times more effective than vitamin E.  Research suggests that this antioxidant-rich beverage can inhibit skin cancer due to its protective properties.  A report released by the University of Maryland Medical Center indicates that green tea applied directly to t...

Our skin is the largest organ of the body, and as such it serves many critical functions. One of those is that skin is the first line of defense in protecting us against disease and infection. Additionally, it provides critical covering for the vital organs of our body and maintains the temperature of the body through the perspiration process. The skin also provides the mechanism for us to feel pain and pleasure. Given the importance of our skin it is therefore important that we care for this outer portion of our body. One such way to do so is through green tea skin care, which will address the common problem of aging, protect the skin, and help fight the effects of time. Common Problems Our skin, as with all aspects of the human body, is subject to aging and its accompanying challenges. Some of these include a breakdown of certain elements of the skin. These elements provide and maintain that youthful appearance as seen in the smoothness of the skin and its elasticity. With t...