It's hard not to hear people talk about the great things about green tea. It has the potential to fight cancer and heart disease, lower cholesterol, burn fat, prevent diabetes and stroke, and staving off dementia. It has some pretty amazing qualities. I understand the hype.
Green tea has important antioxidants and compounds that help in maintaining good health. Grapes and berries, red wine, and dark chocolate also have potent antioxidants. How awesome is that? I love all of those things!
So the main question is how much of this stuff per day do I need to consume?
Well, drinking at least two cups of green tea daily inhibits cancer growth.
Studies have found the more green tea that you drink, the less the risk of developing stomach cancer, esophageal cancer, prostate cancer, pancreatic cancer, and colorectal cancer.
Its not just Green tea, but white tea, black tea -- I like all of them.
Green Tea Is Good for Your Heart As Well?
Yep! The more tea consumed, the less severe the clogging of the heart's blood vessels, especially in women. Of course, lifestyle and overall diet are critical. You can't eat MacDonald's for every meal and sit on your bum being a couch potato everyday then drink tea expecting miracles.
(If tea isn't your thing antioxidant-rich blueberries and pomegranates do the same.)
Can I just take a pill instead of drinking tea?
The best way to get the most out of green tea -- even if your main goal is losing weight -- is to drink it.
It's not going to cure anything and it shouldn't be consumed as a drug, but it can complement the rest of the diet.
Drinking tea alone isn't enough. Listen to your mother and eat your fruits, vegetables, grains, seeds, and nuts. Then go ahead, drink as much green tea as you want.
