Green tea is one of the most popular beverages around the world, along with coffee and black tea. You probably drink it because it’s tasty and refreshing, but do you know how beneficial it really is for your well-being? There’s plenty of scientific evidence to confirm that green tea might be the one of healthiest drinks you can imagine! But it is very important to choose the right tea. Find out how to do this in the video below:
And now, let’s take a closer look at this wonderful drink’s health properties:
1. Green tea is beneficial for your oral health.
Thanks to its antibacterial effect, green tea can prevent or relieve gum disease, help protect your teeth from cavities and decay, and fight halitosis (bad breath).
2. Green tea facilitates brain function.
Everyone knows that green tea contains caffeine, which is a stimulant. It has less of this substance than coffee, but the amount of caffeine in green tea is just enough to give your brain the stimulation it needs without making you feel restless. That’s because green tea also contains L-theanine, which provides a calming effect. We don’t suggest that you give up coffee (which has its own benefits), we simply want you to know that green tea is a nice alternative.
3. Green tea helps fight colds and flu.
Not only does green tea keep you warm in cold season, but its antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and antibacterial properties can help you prevent or fight colds and flu. Lemon and honey would make a nice addition to the drink to increase its cold-fighting properties.
4. Green tea may help you burn fat.
Study results on this claim have been mixed, but some of them suggest that green tea can speed up metabolism and facilitate fat burning. Anyway, choosing green tea (without sugar) over soda will reduce your calorie intake and help you lose weight.
5. Green tea may reduce the risk of cancer.
Antioxidants found in green tea can help lower your risk of many types of the disease, including breast cancer, prostate cancer, and colorectal cancer. This claim is confirmed by many studies. Just don’t put milk into the drink – it will decrease the tea’s antioxidant value.
6. Green tea helps lower the risk of neurodegenerative diseases.
Research shows that catechins found in green tea can help protect nerve cells, thus lowering your risk of neurodegenerative diseases, including the two most common ones – Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s.
7. Green tea helps keep blood sugar in check.
It can also help prevent the development of diabetes. According to studies, green tea can increase your insulin sensitivity and decrease your blood sugar levels.
8. Green tea can reduce your risk of cardiovascular problems.
Studies show that green tea helps lower your total cholesterol, LDL (“bad”) cholesterol, and triglycerides. It can also lower blood pressure. It leads to healthier vessels and reduced risk of dangerous complications, including heart attack, heart failure, and stroke.
All in all, green tea is a nice addition to your diet. Drinking it every day can help you feel better and decrease your risk of various health problems. If you don’t drink green tea, maybe it’s time to start doing it, what do you think?
