Do you drink green tea? If you are trying to improve your health or drop a few pounds, this ‘super-drink’ deserves your full attention. The leaves are supposedly richer in antioxidants than other types of tea because of the way they are processed.
Here’s a list of some of green tea's amazing benefits – benefits that you may not have been aware of:
Antioxidants in green tea may lower your risk of various types of cancer. Green tea has powerful antioxidants that may protect against cancer.
Green tea increases the metabolism. Several studies show that green tea leads to decreases in body fat, especially in the abdominal area.
Green tea apparently helps regulate glucose levels slowing the rise of blood sugar after eating. This can prevent high insulin spikes and resulting fat storage.
Green tea works on the lining of blood vessels, helping keep them stay relaxed and better able to withstand changes in blood pressure. It may also protect against the formation of clots, which are the primary cause of heart attacks.
Green tea can kill bacteria, which improves dental health and lowers your risk of infection.
