Just like black tea, green tea comes from the shrub Camellia sinesis, however unlike black tea it has
not undergone fermentation. Green tea
does have caffeine, but much less than a cup of coffee and includes the amino acid theanine
which creates a calming effect. Green
tea contains the antioxidant epigallocatechin-gallate, (EGCG) which is one of
the strongest forms of antioxidants1. This antioxidant plays a vital role in boosting your immune system, reducing
headaches, relieving toothaches, lowering cholesterol, reducing the risk of strokes and fighting cancer.
According to Reader’s Digest, 1801 Home Remedies, studies have shown that drinking just one cup of
green tea will reduce the risk of getting certain cancers. The
EGCG in green tea prohibits the production of the enzyme, urokinase which cancer
cells need to grow. Drinking 3-4 cups a day should allow your body
to receive most of its health benefits. Green tea should be enjoyed without milk as it will inhibit the tea
from working at its full potential.
1. Antioxidants prevent free radicals from damaging
our cells. The free radicals are a byproduct
which is created when our body uses oxygen.
Damage to the cells can result in cancer, diabetes, heart disease and
much more.
Just wondering if white tea is better or equally as good as green tea?
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