Green tea has become a very popular drink because of its powerful health benefits. Green tea is a type of tea that is made from Camellia Sinensis leaves and buds that have not undergone the same withering and oxidation process like the normal black tea. It is called 'green' because it has been dried without fermenting so there is minimal oxidation during processing.
History of Green Tea
Green tea originated in China, but its production and manufacture has spread to other countries in East Asia.
Ingredients in Green Tea
- The most important green tea ingredients are catechins, theanine and caffeine. Green tea ingredients are extremely complex. It contains as many as 200 bioactive compounds.
- Epigallocatechin gallate (EPCG ) is the most common catechin present in green tea.
- You should never use boiling water as it will scorch the leaves and you'll miss out on the tea's full flavour profile.
Benefits Of Green Tea
- Helps Reduce Risk of Cancer – The antioxidants present in green tea is 100 times more effective than vitamin C and 25 times better than vitamin E. This helps to protect your body cells from damage from ultraviolet rays and also reduce risk from cancers.
- Prevents Heart Diseases – Green tea helps prevent heart disease, prevents stroke and also lowers the cholesterol.
- Promote Weight Loss – Green tea contains catechins as well as caffeine. Working together of these two increases energy metabolism and burns fats which further leads to weight loss.
- Prevents Arthritis - Green tea helps prevent and reduce the risk of rheumatoid arthritis. It also protects cartilage by blocking the enzyme that destroys cartilage.
- Supports a Healthy Brain – Antioxidants present in green tea benefits your biological system. Epigallocatechin gallate protects brain cells from damage and improves brain function.
- Prevents Diabetes - Green tea improves lipid and glucose metabolisms, prevents sharp increases in blood sugar level and balances our metabolism rate.
- Prevents Hypertension - Drinking green tea lowers blood pressure by repressing angiotensin, a hormone that optimizes the blood pressure which is the cause of high blood pressure.
- Prevents from Cold And Flu – Vitamin C present in green tea helps prevent from flu and common cold.
Hence, savor the benefits of green tea, but remember to take not more than two in a day!
For further consideration- Dr. Deepti Verma Head – Nutrition (VLCC Skill Development) 9811218842
Email: deepti.verma@vlccwellness.com
