Green tea is made from Camellia sinensis leaves that have not been oxidised like black teas. From weight loss and inflammation, these are some surprising benefits of green tea. It is among the healthiest drink you can have. When taken regularly it can improve concentration, give you a boost of energy and combat the signs of ageing. It’s packed with minerals and antioxidants that are amazing for you.
Weightloss
Green tea extract has been shown in a number of studies to increase fat burning. Green tea contains caffeine which has strong effects on your metabolism which aid in weight loss. It also increases hormone levels which tell fat cells to break down by doing this it releases the fat into the bloodstream which then can be used as energy.
Inflammation
As green tea is dried and steamed this preserves more of the anti-inflammatory polyphenols in the leaf compared to black tea.
Reduce Bad Breath
Green tea contains catechins which have been shown the lessen the growth of bacteria in the mouth, lessening the chance of having bad breath.
Heart Health
Drinking green tea can help lower the bad cholesterol in your blood. It does this as a compound in green tea could help break down plaques that cause blockages.
These surprising benefits of green tea are some of the reasons why I love it, since discovering these I made sure I drink it instead of my normal coffee.
Stay healthy
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