Benefits and Properties of Green Tea
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For more than three thousand years, tea has been used in traditional Chinese medicine. There are different varieties of tea in the world: white,
red, black, and green (among which there are more varieties). In this note, we will focus on the latter and all the benefits.
what it brings to consume it.
Its origin
Green tea is one of the oldest beverages in the world. For centuries, it was the preferred drink of Asian countries. And it was in the century
XVI when European explorers and merchants popularized tea in the West (by then it was expensive). Nowadays,
After water, it is the most consumed beverage in the world.
Although today its virtues are recognized worldwide, it is generally consumed in Asian countries (China, Japan, and India); with China being the
principal producer of green tea. In these countries, tea is a ritual and has interesting meanings: well-being, harmony, beauty, and serenity.
Main features
El té verde procede de la planta Camellia sinensis (la misma de la que procede el té negro), y se obtiene secando las hojas por acción del
vapor (Japanese system) or by heating (Chinese system). These processes hardly alter their chemical composition. The tea leaves
Green ones are not allowed to ferment after being harvested or before the drying process, so that they retain the active ingredients of the plant.
(polyphenols). They are essential in the physiology of plants, for pigmentation, growth, reproduction, and protection against
pests.
How it is made
The healthy properties of green tea (more than others) reside in its manufacturing process. The leaves are harvested just after.
they are taken to the factory. They are steamed or subjected to hot air action to stop the oxidation process of the enzymes and preserve
more catechins (polyphenols). This is where the difference of green tea compared to other types of tea is found. The leaves are rolled.
about hot plates or trays to reduce moisture content. Then the leaves are twisted to adapt the water content.
The tea leaves are dried and packaged.
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Green tea has become an increasingly popular beverage worldwide due to its powerful health benefits.
It is truly amazing what green tea can do for health.
Cancer
Green tea helps reduce the risk of cancer.
The antioxidant in green tea is 100 times more effective than vitamin C and 25 times better than vitamin E.
This helps the body protect its cells from damage associated with cancer.
2. Heart Diseases
Green tea helps prevent heart disease and stroke by reducing cholesterol levels.
Even after a heart attack, it prevents cell death and accelerates the recovery of heart cells.
3. Anti-aging
Green tea contains antioxidants known as polyphenols that attack free radicals.
This means that it helps combat the effects of aging and promotes longevity.
4. Weight loss
Green tea helps the body lose weight.
Burns fat and is a natural metabolism booster.
It can help burn up to 70 calories a day, which translates to 3.17 kg per year.
5. The Skin
The antioxidant in green tea protects the skin from the harmful effects of free radicals, which are the causes of wrinkles and the
skin aging.
Green tea also helps in the fight against skin cancer.
Arthritis
Green tea helps prevent and reduce the risk of rheumatoid arthritis.
It is highly beneficial for health as it protects cartilage and blocks the enzymes that destroy cartilage.
7. Bones
The key is its high fluoride content that helps keep bones strong.
By drinking green tea every day, you help preserve bone density.
Cholesterol
Green tea helps to reduce cholesterol levels.
It also improves the ratio of good cholesterol to bad cholesterol, reducing the level of bad cholesterol.
Obesity
Green tea helps prevent obesity by stopping the movement of glucose into fat cells.
Those who follow a healthy diet, exercise regularly, and drink green tea are very unlikely to become obese.
10. Diabetes
Green tea improves metabolism concerning lipids and glucose, and prevents sudden increases in blood sugar levels.
blood, balancing the overall metabolism.
11. Alzheimer
Green tea helps strengthen memory.
Although there is still no cure for Alzheimer's, green tea helps slow down the process of acetylcholine reduction in the brain, which
it is what causes Alzheimer's.
12. Parkinson's disease
The antioxidants in green tea help prevent cellular damage in the brain, which is one of the causes of Parkinson's disease.
Those who regularly drink green tea are very unlikely to develop this disease.
13. Liver Diseases
Green tea helps prevent liver transplant failures in people with liver dysfunction.
Research shows that green tea destroys free radicals in fatty liver.
14. High Blood Pressure
Green tea helps to prevent high blood pressure.
Drinking green tea helps lower blood pressure by suppressing angiotensin, which raises blood pressure.
15. Food poisoning
The catechin found in green tea can kill the bacteria that cause food poisoning and destroys toxins.
produced by those bacteria.
Sugar in the Blood
Blood sugar tends to increase with age, but the polyphenols and polysaccharides in green tea help reduce the level of
sugar in the blood.
17. Immunity
The polyphenols and flavonoids found in green tea help stimulate the immune system, strengthening health in its
fight against infections.
18. Flu and Colds
Green tea helps prevent flu and colds.
Vitamin C in green tea helps in the treatment of colds and the common flu.
19. Asma
The Theophylline in green tea relaxes the muscles that support the bronchial tubes, reducing the severity of asthma.
20. Ear Infection
Green tea is very helpful in combating the problem of ear infections.
For a natural ear cleaning, soak a cotton swab in green tea and clean the infected ear.
Herpes
Green tea increases the effectiveness of interferon treatment for herpes.
First, a green tea compress is applied and then the skin is allowed to dry before applying the interferon treatment.
22. Caries
Green tea destroys the bacteria and viruses that cause many dental problems.
It also slows down the growth of bacteria that cause bad breath.
23. Stress
L-theanine, which is a type of amino acid found in green tea, can help reduce stress and anxiety.
24. Allergies
The EGCG found in green tea mitigates allergies.
So, if there are allergies, drinking green tea regularly should be seriously considered.
25. HIV
Scientists in Japan have found that EGCC (Epigallocatechin Gallate) from green tea may help reduce the attack of HIV on the
healthy immune system cells.
What this means is that green tea may help stop the spread of HIV.
OTHER USES.- Besides the benefits we have already mentioned, green tea is diuretic, relaxing, hydrating for the skin, and prevents cavities.
due to its high fluoride content and finally cures hangover.
INDICACIONES PARA SU [Link] agua previamente hervida sobre una taza y deje reposar la infusión durante 5 a 8 minutos,
It is recommended to consume without sugar, taking three times a day after meals.
GREEN TEA WITH STEVIA (Zero Carbohydrates)
Stevia, whose scientific name is 'Rebaudiana Bertoni', native to Paraguay, is a natural sweetener and its properties are:
-Hypoglycemic action.-Improves pancreatic circulation, thereby stimulating insulin secretion, meaning it reduces the level of sugar in
the blood of diabetic people.
-Against obesity.-Green tea with stevia decreases carbohydrate absorption, eliminates accumulated body fat, acting
as a great weight loss agent.
-Antimicrobial action.- It is very effective in controlling the development of bacteria and other infectious organisms, preventing
infectious contagious diseases.
-Anticancer action.-Green tea with stevia contains important minerals, such as magnesium, as well as vitamins A, B, C, E (poly
phenols), becoming a powerful antioxidant.
GREEN TEA WITH LEMON.- It has a high vitamin C content, helps prevent colds and strengthen our immune system.
besides being slimming and digestive.
GREEN TEA WITH MINT.- Contains vitamin B, calcium, and potassium, it is very beneficial for digestion, improves concentration, plus it is
a great nasal decongestant.
NATURAL RELAXING GREEN TEA.- Contains mint, pimpinella, lemon balm, chamomile, rosemary, and valerian, it is a natural relaxant, it prevents the
insomnia and control stress.
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