Benefits of Green Tea

There are several health benefits to drinking Green tea! This incredible health drink is packed with antioxidants such as polyphenols and catechins which work hard to protect cells and molecules from free radicals that may cause damage and disease. It is also a great weight-loss beverage and has also been known to lower cholesterol levels.

Here are some of the many benefits to drinking Green Tea:

  1. Improves Brain Function – known to protect against Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s Disease. Protects neurons and improves the part of the brain responsible for memory.
  2. Lowers Blood Sugar Levels – the tea leaves filled with antioxidants can help lower and stabilize blood sugar levels, which can help with diabetes. They can reduce insulin resistance and increase insulin sensitivity to help manage blood sugar spikes.
  3. Stabilizes Cholesterol Levels – can block cholesterol absorption in the digestive tract and aid in excretion, effectively lowering bad cholesterol levels (LDL) while maintaining good cholesterol levels (HDL)
  4. Encourages Oral Health – can lower the chance of cavities and other dental problems. It’s antioxidants are considered a natural fluoride and kills bacteria reducing tooth decay and gum disease. Thus, reduces the risk of losing teeth.
  5. Reduces Body Weight – can help facilitate weight loss by reduction in body fat percentage and waist circumference. It’s polyphenols increase the rate at which the body transforms food into calories. It can also boost metabolism.
  6. Prevents Hair Loss – the polyphenols block DHT, a hormone that is a driving force behind hair loss. Another component found in green tea, epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG), stimulates hair cell production and growth. Plus, washing your hair with cooled green tea can reduce dandruff and dry scalp.
  7. Fights Aging – shields skin from harmful free radicals. It not only fights the signs of aging but also treats skin ailments and promotes longevity. Green tea components are also used to treat symptoms of aging such as poor circulation, nerve damage and even macular degeneration. When applied topically, green tea can even help counteract sun damage.
  8. Lowers Blood Pressure – helps to repress angiotensin, which is one cause of high blood pressure. Research revealed that those who drank 1-2 cups of green tea daily, reduced their change of high blood pressure significantly when compared to people who did not drink it.
  9. Makes Bones Strong – contributes to bone density. Regular consumption is linked to a lowered risk of osteoporosis and related fractures. It improves bone-building cells.
  10. Reduces the Chance of Cancer – the antioxidants in green tea are so powerful that they may help lower the chance of cancer. Drinking daily, this amazing tea can help prevent skin, ovarian, prostate, pancreatic, bladder and stomach cancers from taking hold. It is even effective against the progression of breast and lung cancer.
  11. Promotes Longevity – by reducing the risk of stroke and heart disease. The link to its ability to prevent plaque build-up which in turn lessens risk of clogged arteries which are the cause of heart attacks and strokes.
  12. Suppresses inflammation – reduces discomfort, pain and other symptoms

So, as you can see, Green Tea is an incredible beverage to try! It supports a strong immune system, heart health, dental health, cognitive performance along with positive mood and alertness. With all of these many benefits, you will definitely be drinking the purest and most naturally-powerful tea available.

Heading to make a cup right now! Hope you will join me! 😀

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Less the Stress brought to you by Christy Kim a Reflexologist and Massage Therapist.  Having worked in the health field since 1999, Christy has greatly enjoyed helping several clients, family and friends with her many health treatments.

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