What happen to your body if you drink green tea?
The healthy benefits of green tea?
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Tea is a super cool drink that scientists agree is really good for you. But, like with anything in life, you can have too much of a good thing. So, don't go overboard with the green tea.
The reason why green tea is so awesome for your health is because it's packed with healthy stuff called nutrients. These nutrients, called bioactive Polyphenols, are like superheroes for your body. Some of them are known as Flavonoids or Catechins. And guess what? They are antioxidants!
Antioxidants are like the superheroes that protect your body from bad guys called free radicals. These free radicals can cause damage to your body over time and even lead to cancer. Let me explain it in a way you can relate to. You know those faucets at home that sometimes have rust on them? Well, that rust is like the damage caused by free radicals. Antioxidants prevent that rust from forming, just like they prevent damage in our bodies. Pretty cool, right?
Some studies have shown that people who drink green tea have lower rates of cancer. But we shouldn't get too excited because this doesn't mean green tea can cure or prevent all types of cancer. It's just a connection, not a definite cause.
Here's another great thing about green tea. If you have stinky breath, green tea might help. But hey, it's none of my business. The nutrients in green tea, called Catechins, are really good at stopping certain types of bacteria from growing. In fact, studies have shown that green tea can kill the bacteria that cause bad breath. And when you have less of that bacteria, you'll have less plaque too.
So, go ahead and enjoy some green tea, but remember to drink it in moderation. It's a tasty and healthy drink that can do some good things for your body.
Did you know that green tea is not only tasty, but it can also help keep your teeth healthy? Yep, it can actually decrease the chances of getting a cavity. Pretty cool, right?
Now, let's talk about how green tea gives you energy without making you all jittery. It has a little bit of caffeine, about 30-50 milligrams, which is like half a cup of coffee. So, you still feel focused and awake, but without that shaky feeling you might get from a big cup of joe.
But wait, there's more! Green tea has this special nutrient called L-Theanine that works with caffeine to boost your brain power. It helps your brain relax without making you feel sleepy. Plus, it's been shown to increase the good cholesterol and lower the bad cholesterol in animal and lab studies.
Oh, and did you know that green tea can help you burn fat? Well, it's not a guarantee for everyone, but some studies suggest that it can speed up your metabolism and help your body burn fat. It even stops new blood vessels from forming in your fat cells, which means those fat cells won't get the nutrients they need and they'll eventually die. Say goodbye to that unwanted fat!
Now, here's something really interesting. Green tea might also help protect your brain from diseases like Alzheimer's and Parkinson's. Scientists aren't exactly sure why, but they think it has something to do with reducing the buildup of plaque in the brain. Pretty amazing, right?
So, if all these benefits don't make you want to grab a cup of green tea, I don't know what will! Give it a try and see how it makes you feel. Cheers to a healthier you!
Green tea is like a total game changer! It might actually make you live longer. Can you believe it? Scientists have done a ton of research on this and they found that people who drink 3-5 cups of green tea every day tend to live longer. They also have a lower risk of getting sick or dying from anything, like heart disease or strokes. But hold on a sec, we need to be careful here. Just because green tea drinkers live longer doesn't mean it's the only reason. It could be just a coincidence. So, enjoy your green tea, but don't think it'll make you live forever, okay?
Now, let me tell you how to make the healthiest cup of green tea ever. First, don't add the tea directly to boiling water because it can destroy some of the good stuff in it. Also, don't go for decaf because that process removes some of the healthy nutrients. Instead, add a squeeze of lemon to your tea. It helps your body absorb all the good things in green tea. And lastly, don't be cheap when buying green tea. Go for the good premium stuff because it has more of those healthy nutrients we've been talking about.
Oh, and here's something important. Don't fall for those supplements that claim to have all the benefits of green tea. They're just trying to trick you. The real thing is always better than any supplement. So, stick to the real deal and enjoy your green tea!
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