Does the hype surrounding the reasons to drink green tea have you wondering if there is evidence to back up all the hoopla? Health professionals think so, and although some institutions say that the final verdict on green tea is up in the air, there are definite benefits of green tea. Take a look at this list and see if you agree that drinking green tea is good for you.
A great reason to drink green tea is for its antioxidants called catechins which hunt for free radicals. Free radicals contribute to blood clots, cancer, heart disease and damage DNA. Green tea is also known to increase levels of "good" HDL cholesterol while lowering "bad" LDL cholesterol. Who knew green tea was such a disease-fighting ninja?!
Drinking green tea can help boost your metabolism as well as help your body burn fat. Green tea is known to help with fat oxidation and can burn up to 80 calories per day. Sip your way to slim, I’m all for it!
A 1994 Japanese study followed over 40,000 people who consumed 5 cups or more of green tea a day, they all had a significantly lower risk of death from all causes. Now, we might not want to be the oldest gal at the retirement home, but a longer, healthier life is one of the best reasons to drink green tea!
There are a myriad of beauty products on store shelves containing green tea and it’s not just another gimmick. Studies show that one benefit of green tea is that it can help prevent and fight existing acne and reduce symptoms of eczema. Drink at least 3 cups per day for best results. In between drinking 8 cups of water and 3 or more cups of green tea, I’m going to be busy!
There are many reasons to drink green tea, including dental hygiene. It can help protect your teeth from various toxins as it’s a natural fluoride source which binds to the enamel on your teeth and protect tissues as well as help keep your breath fresher. Sweet! I wonder if I can just go to the dentist annually now…
One of the best reasons to drink green tea is that it may help fight signs of aging when applied topically. Green tea is chock-full of antioxidants and vitamins C and E and as it helps with other skin problems, there are some indications that it’s a worthy ally in your fight against aging, check out this easy green tea toner recipe to prepare for the battle against wrinkles! tlc.howstuffworks.com
Yet another important reason to drink green tea, it can help maintain cognitive function and improving your ability to learn and remember things. EGCG which is powerful antioxidant found in green tea can help protect the brain from damage.
All of these reasons to drink green tea seem convincing enough to me. I love the flavor of green tea and remember to drink the pure stuff and not just green tea ice cream and Sobe drinks. If you have a hard time drinking regular green tea , try adding a touch of agave nectar to sweeten it up or try making the toner! Can you think of any other benefits for green tea?
Top Image Source: weheartit.com