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Em Benefits of Green Tea

Green tea is a beverage that is adored all around the world not only for its taste but also the health benefits it provides. Green tea s more beneficial compared to other teas because it contains antioxidants and various nutrients that are healthy for the body. There are many varieties of green tea which include Hojicha, Sencha, Kabusecha, and Gyokuro etc.

Green tea is obtained from a plant called Camellia Sinensis. It is grown all around the world, which is why green tea is consumed everywhere and is loved by people of all ages. It is even prescribed by doctors due to its health benefits.

Here are some of the most common benefits of green tea:

1. Weight Loss

There are many types of tea that aid in weight loss, so does green tea. The special thing about green tea is that it's rich in nutrients that are healthy for both the mind and the body. Catechin is a chemical that is present in green tea which is the main source of reducing weight and also helps to keep it maintained.

An experiment was conducted among two groups which involved one group drinking normal tea while the other was on a daily intake of green tea. The members of both the group were obese. After a 12 week period, the results were in the favor of the group which were on green tea and had reduced a considerable amount of weight (0.2 - 3.5kg).

2. Eye Protection

Green tea also helps reduce  puffiness, dark circles and swelling around the eyes. Tannins present in green tea helps absorb the fluid which is causing the puffiness and make you look fresh as ever.

Vitamin C, E, Lutein and Zeaxanthin are some of the important antioxidants that make up green tea and are responsible to strengthen the eye tissues and prevent the occurrence of eye diseases such as Glaucoma, cataracts etc.

According to studies, consuming green tea can offer eye protection for up to 20 hours from free radicals and diseases.

3. Speeds Up Metabolism

A poor metabolism slows down the rate at which you burn calories and can even make you ill. Consuming green tea on everyday basis can help you speed up your metabolism as the catechins present in the green tea helps to burn calories (70-100) in a day. The more calories you burn, the better.

When you have a fast metabolism, you will have a good sleep pattern and will fall less sick. So make sure to consume green tea to have an improved metabolism rate as green tea speeds up metabolism, and it has been proven via research as well.

4. Improves Blood Pressure

High blood pressure can lead to several heart problems, including cardiac arrest, which can be deadly. Daily consumption of green tea can reduce the risk of having high blood pressure to 50%. The flavonoids in green tea smoothens the blood vessels and also protects against blood clots.

People who are having high blood pressure can start consuming green tea and continue it for at least 3 months to get the desired results.

5. Smooth Bowel Movement

Green tea is said to have anti-inflammatory properties that help to improve bowel movements. A poor bowel movement can cause constipation, diarrhea, bloating etc. Consumption of green tea daily can help regulate bowel movements and calm the stomach. However, make sure that your version of green tea is free from caffeine and you take it while it’s hot to get maximum results and improve your gut problems.

6. Improves Bad Breath

The microbes present in your mouth contaminate our breath. Consumption of green tea can help improve bad breath as it contains anti-bacterial properties and antioxidants called polyphenols that helps to kill the Cbacteria which causes bad breath.

For maximum results, you can also add mint into the tea before drinking it.