Green Tea

1. High in Antioxidants

Green is extremely high in antioxidants, especially a group called catechins. In studies catechin has been shown to be more powerful than Vitamin C and E in stoping damage to cells.

2. Good For Your Heart

Drinking green tea has been shown to block bad cholesterol (LDL) and increase good cholesterol (HDL). It has also been show to improve artery function.

3. Lowers Risk of Hypertension

A study done in the Archives of Internal Medicine showed a 46%-65% drop in hypertension risk.

4. Reduces Belly Fat

Research at Tufts University has shown that green tea is high in EGCG which is shown to reduce abdominal fat.

5. It Might Prevent Wrinkles

EGCG has been shown to more powerful then Vitamin E at destroying free radicals that are harmful to the skin.

6. It's Detoxifying

In Traditional Chinese Medicine green tea is believed to detox the organs from harmful imbalances

7. Digestion

It has been used for thousands of years in China to aid digestion. In China, if you have problem with digestion you are recommend to drink green tea with breakfast, lunch and dinner.

8. It Helps You Lose Weight

EGCG is believed to speed up your metabolism, which helps to increase weight loss.

9. Boosts Your Immune System

The flavonoids as well as the poly-phenonls in green tea are believed to boost your immune system

From: http://www.mindbodygreen.com/0-5314/9-Reasons-Why-You-Should-Drink-Green-Tea.html

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