Today, tea is the most widely consumed beverage in the world, second only to water. It has been cultivated for centuries, beginning in India and China. There are three varieties of tea –green,black and oolong. Despite the fact that green, black and oolong teas come from the leaves of Camellia sinensis plant, green tea leads in regard of health benefits!
Why don’t other Chinese teas have similar health-giving properties?
What sets green tea apart is the way it is processed.
Green tea leaves are steamed, which prevents the oxidation of catechin polyphenols, particularly epigallocatechi n gallate (EGCG). By contrast, black and oolong tea leaves are made from fermented leaves, which results in the EGCG being converted into other compounds that are not nearly as effective in preventing and fighting various diseases.
A brief outline of health benefits of green tea are listed below-
- Anti-ageing properties: Due to a high level of anti-oxidants.
- Lowers the risk of heart attack: By inhibiting the abnormal formation of blood clots.
- Helps fight cancer: EGCG is a powerful anti-oxidant ,besides inhibiting the growth of cancer cells, it kills cancer cells without harming healthy tissue
- Useful in Inflammatory Bowel Disease
- Diabetes
- Liver disease
- Proven efficacy in weight loss
- Prevents tooth decay
Furthermore, it has been proven that green tea may reduce levels of LDL cholesterol, as stated in the New York Times. Although the effect may still be minimal, it still worth for a shot for those who are suffering from high cholesterol level. Another option better than none, right?
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I have done another dig in on green teat afterwards, and another article came into my attention. According to this article, also published in the New York Times, green tea can also inhibit the esophagus cancer and the result has been proven effective for human beings.
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So GO GREEN !!!!
