The many benefits of drinking green tea

by Tipsie on April 7, 2009



benefits of drinking green tea 300x226 The many benefits of drinking green tea

Most of us are daily consumers of tea or coffee, or some kind of similar beverages. Since we consume such beverages on a daily basis, we might as well consume something that will bring us the greatest health benefits, to kill two birds with one stone. Green tea is my obvious and favourite choice amongst all hot beverages for the day. And I’m glad to learn of the many benefits to drinking green tea, much healthier benefits than drinking your usual cups of coffee and black tea.

Here are 3 great benefits of drinking green tea on a daily basis, as found in many resources online to be shared here for your benefit.

 

Green tea helps with weight loss

If you do a quick search on the internet regarding the topic of how green tea can help in reducing weight, you are sure to come up with many search results to confirm this fact. One of the more credible sites that I refer to for this fact is WebMD. According to the article, it says that green tea may help to ward of weight gain, as tested on mice. However, a human may be required to drink a large quantity of green tea for it to work. If you are drinking lots of green tea on a daily basis anyway, coupled with regular exercises, you may just find yourself having a trimmer waistline! Green tea has long been known to be a good natural fat burner.

Green tea helps with arthritis

Once again referring to an article in WebMD, there’s a certain compound found in green tea that helps reduce inflammation and joint damage in rheumatoid arthritis. Those with arthritis may want to read more on this before going on to consume green tea. The article does warn that it is unsure how much green tea needs to be consumed in order for this to be 100% effective. But again, if you are already drinking green tea regularly, it may be working to your advantage already.

 

Green tea lowers the risk of heart disease

Scientists found that people who drink green tea benefit from better blood vessel function just 30 minutes after consuming the tea. It improves the function of endothelial cells, which is vital since an endothelial cell dysfunction causes clogged arteries. Green tea is also found to contain powerful antioxidants called flavonoids which may protect the heart. You can read more about the claim to this from here.

 

Are you convinced of the benefits of drinking green tea yet? As with all things, it is best not to consume too much of one type of food stuff. It’s best to always consume things in moderation. Too much of anything can sometimes lead to problems too. So be considerate in your consumption and don’t over-do things.

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1 Nkosi Sims April 30, 2009 at 9:32 pm

This article provides good information regarding the benefits of drinking Green Tea. Enjoy!!

2 madhulika November 13, 2009 at 3:15 pm

hello,
I just wanted to know that i suffer from tremendous gastric problem….but i drink milk also early in the morning and after 2-3 hrs i take curd with breakfast consisting of sabji n plain paratha….
now i have started taking lukewarm water…whenever i finish eating any food my stomach bloats what to do….
PLS SUGGEST A REMEDY

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