GREEN TEA → A true super drink

Green tea… does it taste good? Why not start your day with green tea… with the immensely powerful health benefits of drinking green tea… the benefits can surely outweigh the taste.

Why it’s good for you? Is it worth a try?

v Helps reduce cancer: the antioxidant found in green tea helps your body at protecting cells from damage linked to cancer.

v Green tea and heart disease: by lowering the level of cholesterol green tea helps prevent heart disease and stroke. Incase a heart attack occurs it can prevent cell deaths and speed up the recovery of heart cells.

v Anti-aging: The antioxidants found in green tea also fight against free radicals, which can damage skin cells thus slowing the ageing process.

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v Weight-loss and better digestive system: Green tea burns fat (up to 70 calories per day i.e. 4kg in 1 year) and naturally boosts your metabolism rates.

v Oral health: cavity protection preventing tooth decay, gum health and better breath. The compounds and antioxidants found in green tea can help control bacteria growth and acidity of saliva as well as plaque.

•    Japanese research published in 2010 reported that men and women who drink one or more cups of green tea a day were more likely to hold on to their natural teeth.
•           Green tea can outperform mints and chewing gums for better oral health.

Add citrus fruits to green tea!! Results in better absorption of the vital anti-oxidants available in green tea. Promotes the prevention of cancer, diabetes, cardiovascular disease and other diseases and acne.

To a large teapot, add 6 green tea bags, ½ cup of fresh mint leaves, 3 slices of oranges, lemons and limes each and cover with boiling water (6 cups). Strain into a large pitcher, and add 1.4 cup of sugar and stir until dissolved. Can be served with ice cubes. ENJOY.

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Sources:

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http://www.thirdage.com/cholesterol/25-benefits-to-drinking-green-tea

http://www.besthealthmag.ca/get-healthy/oral-health/5-ways-green-tea-is-good-for-your-oral-health

http://www.greenteaparadise.com/green-tea-with-lemon/

http://www.canadianliving.com/food/citrus_mint_iced_tea.php