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==News About Green Tea== | ==News About Green Tea== | ||
'''Switch to Green Tea to Fight Cancer and Other Lifestyle Disorders''' | |||
*Source:http://www.lifehacker.co.in/jugaad/Switch-to-Green-Tea-to-Fight-Cancer-and-Other-Lifestyle-Disorders/articleshow/51136087.cms | |||
:(Guest Author, Life Hacker) | |||
The elixir of life- 'green tea' will help you stay evergreen and healthy. With its antioxidants and cancer-fighting properties, this is the beverage you might want to drink every day. | |||
The ever so humble green tea, which comes from the Camellia Sinensis plant, hides so many little secrets. These are the secrets that nurture human health and prevent illnesses. It tastes great, offers respite from tension and stress while working with the rhythm of your body to make you healthier and happier. | |||
But why Green Tea? | |||
When there are so many other teas available in the market, why should you buy green tea? | |||
Well, because Green Tea is healthier than other varieties of tea. It doesn't oxidize as much as its black or oolong tea counterparts do. And that's why the tea has more antioxidants called 'catechins'. These antioxidants include cancer-fighting properties. The chestnut, toasty flavors of the Green Tea instantly revitalize and bring an end to the everyday stresses. Plus, it nurtures other healthy secrets, which has the potential to keep you evergreen. So, what are these secrets? | |||
Well, read on! | |||
:Blocks LDL Cholesterol | |||
You know there's a good cholesterol (HDL) and a bad cholesterol (LDL), right? Well, you should know that green tea can block the bad or LDL Cholesterol. It can prevent oxidation of this kind of cholesterol, which can improve your artery function. People who consume Green Tea regularly show 45-65% reduction in hypertension risk than people who don't consume it. | |||
:Fights Diseases | |||
In general, it is a disease-fighter. Green Tea has catechins that are powerful than Vitamin C and Vitamin E. therefore, they can reduce oxidative damage to the cells and provide disease fighting benefits. Consuming green tea can therefore reduce risk of developing different types of cancer. But that's not all! Regular consumption helps you stay evergreen or fit throughout the life. | |||
:Protects Your Brain | |||
EGCG is a polyphenol found in green tea. Recent studies indicate that this chemical can guard the brain against neurological diseases, including Alzheimer's. It has a stimulating effect on the brain, but unlike caffeine, it doesn't make you jittery. Instead, drinking it will help you experience improved mood, memory and a faster reaction time. | |||
:Prevents Diabetes | |||
Type II diabetes is spreading like an epidemic. But with effective lifestyle changes and consumption of green tea, you can reduce the risk of developing this condition. Go ahead and buy green tea online , drink it regularly and you will notice that the consumption of the tea reduces spikes in blood sugar. | |||
:It helps you reduce weight | |||
Okay! We agree that this 'secret' is already out in the open. But it does deserve a mention. When you buy green tea, you get a product that can increase your metabolism. This can help you reduce weight. Of course, you can't expect to lose weight if you keep on stuffing junk food and drinking green tea. But with the consumption of green tea, some exercise and change in diet, you can see good results in a short span of time. | |||
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'''Green Tea May Help Ease Rheumatoid Arthritis Symptoms''' | '''Green Tea May Help Ease Rheumatoid Arthritis Symptoms''' | ||
*Source:http://www.healthline.com/health-news/green-tea-ease-rheumatoid-arthritis-symptoms | *Source:http://www.healthline.com/health-news/green-tea-ease-rheumatoid-arthritis-symptoms | ||