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April 13, 2010

Green Tea Benefits - What Are the Real Advantages of Green Tea?

Filed under: Health And Fitness — Tags: , , — admin @ 7:48 am




What do you know about green tea? You have probably seen it in grocery stores. You have probably seen it in many food products.

You have probably even seen it in the coolers of every stop shop you went into, right there in the middle of all the other available sports and energy drinks. Green leaf tea has made quite an entrance into the world of energy drinks. But do you know the real advantages of green tea?

Research shows that the ingredients in green leaf tea can have an positive effect in the prevention of cancer cells. This comes from the study of Chinese people that were reported to have a 60% decrease in the occurrence of esophageal cancer when incorporating green tea into their diets.

The way green leaf tea works is through the powerful antioxidants it contains known better as catechin polyphenyls. Because these are strong in their antioxidant properties, green tea has become a super fighter against free radicals.

Free radicals destroy healthy cells in the hunt for missing electrons. When healthy cells are robbed of these electrons, that renders them damaged and they also become free radicals.

The chain of events after that is what causes aging and the breakdown of vital organs and tissue in the human body. Common sense would tell us that fewer free radicals would mean less damage. The fewer healthy cells that are damaged means also the fewer occurrences of diseases caused from cellular damage.

The polyphenyl named epigallocatechin gallate, EGCG, is present in green tea and is a compound in some vegetables as well. EGCG has shown promise in preventing uterine fibroid tumors.

This herbal extract has been around since around 200BC, originating in China. Since then, it has been used for its health benefits and is successful in doing so. Promoting your good health is always better by using natural ingredients.

Including a supplement into your diet that contains an extract of green tea is the best way to receive its benefits. Your circulatory system will benefit due to healthier cholesterol levels, you will feel more energized, and you will also experience better and younger looking skin. This is all due to the antioxidants present in green tea.

For even better healthy benefits, you should take a multivitamin that includes green tea extract as well as other health boosting herbal extracts like that of bacopa and myrrh.

The inclusion of these kinds of herbal ingredients in a supplement that has also essential vitamins and minerals means much more for your body to take advantage of. Choose the advantages of green tea and get healthier than ever before.

April 3, 2010

Green Tea VS White Tea

Filed under: Food And Drink — Tags: , , — admin @ 7:57 am




Undoubtedly you’ve heard of green tea. But white tea? What is that?

White tea is getting more and more attention so it’s appropriate to examine what white tea is, exactly, and how it compares to green tea.

White tea is minimally processed, just like green tea. It is harvested just before the buds open and the buds still have white hair on them, thus the name “white tea.”

White tea has a sweeter, lighter taste than green tea. Like green tea, you should steep it in water that is below the boiling point.

White tea has slightly less caffeine than green tea (15 mg as opposed to 20 mg). The varieties of white tea include:

*White peony.

*Golden moon.

*Silver needle.

*White cloud.

Such poetic names.

White tea even has a more polyphenols (antioxidants) than green tea does. Here’s a list of all the wonderful things antioxidants do for you:

*Inhibit growth of cancer cells

*Reduce high blood pressure.

*Protection against getting a stroke.

*Improved blood flow to the heart.

*Reduce cholesterol.

*Inhibit the formation of blood clots in artery walls.

*Maintains even blood sugar levels.

*Lowers the risk for osteoporosis.

*Enhances immune function and helps fight infections.

*Inhibits the growth of bacteria that can cause gum disease, cavities, and bad breath.

Pace University conducted studies in 2004 that show that white tea is even more effective than green tea in killing bacterial viruses. It’s also especially effective in killing staph infections and killing the bacteria causes tooth decay.

The bottom line is that both teas are comparable and very, very good for you. Pick the one that you like the best and drink up!

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