Green Tea - Nutrition Tea to the Highest Degree!
By Aoife Joyce
Are you aware of Green Tea being a superb nutrition tea? If so, are you still unsure about exactly what it is that makes its benefits so immeasurable? If you are among the many thousands who know of Green Tea, but do not know any specifics about its goodness, then keep reading, as you will soon find out some surprising specifics!
Green Tea along with Oolong Tea and Black Tea, originated in China over 4,000 years ago, and has been used daily since then to improve and maintain overall health. It is only in
recent years however that their nutritional properties and their effects on health as a whole have become known worldwide. There has been a huge amount of studies done all over the world to find out exactly how good Green Tea is for you, and the general consensus is that
it sustains and improves general health and life span.
The core component in Green Tea that has given it its 'miracle tea' superiority are catechin polyphenols, distinctively epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG). They are however more commonly known to most of us as antioxidants. What differentiates Green Tea as a nutrition tea from Oolong and BlackTea, is that during production Green Tea leaves are steamed, thus preventing the potent EGCG's from oxidization. However, fermentation is used with Oolong and Black Tea leaves, which converts EGCG's into other compounds. This fact gives Green Tea its prominence over all other teas.
While Green Tea proudly holds 27% catechin polyphenols, it is proven to be 100 times more valuable to you than its contender Vitamin C and 25 times more valuable than Vitamin E!
You now have your first thrilling reason to instantly become a Green Tea convert!
Essential Health Benefits Of Green Tea You Did Not Know,
Before Now...
1. Powerful as it is, EGCG effectively destroys cancer cells, at ALL stages of the illness!
This is due to its ability to inhibit tumours from developing, eliminate tumour supporters, hinder chemical carcinogens and neutralize enzymes that yield cell construction.
2. These wonderful antioxidants also lower LDL cholesterol levels in the blood, by latching
onto the cholesterol globules and preventing them from sticking to the lining of the arteries for example. As well as this, they inhibit formation of blood clots (Thrombosis), which can prevent strokes and heart attacks.
3. Unpaired electrons that are produced naturally in the body to a quantity are called Free Radicals. Due to their 'free' state they cause harm to cell membranes and thus internal structures, permitting maturity of cardiovascular diseases, cancer and are also capable of injuring DNA. Yet, on an optimistic note, in simple terms, EGCG (antioxidants) has the
amazing capability of killing Free Radicals!
By absorbing these 3 main benefits above, you can see why for 4,000 plus years Green Tea has been used as a nutrition tea for medicinal purposes as well as for general wellbeing in
the Far East. You might be inclined to assume that with Green Tea being so good for you that it may not deliver a much sought after flavour, but on the contrary - Green Tea has
an extremely delicate flavour and is superbly refreshing and light compared to your regular teas and coffees!
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