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Green tea is no doubt one of the best detoxifying drink ever. It has loads and loads of antioxidants and nutrients that are immensely beneficial for the skin and immune system. Green tea is also given first preference when it comes to choosing effective weight loss beverages. Along with stimulating the process of fat burning it also increases activeness and physical performance.
- Although not so pleasing in taste, green tea is a great source to boost metabolism and reduce abdominal fat.
- Free radicals are responsible for aging and other skin diseases. The substances present in green tea reduces the formation of these free radicals thereby protecting the cells and molecules from damage.
- It regulates the level of glucose in diabetic patients thereby slowing down the rise of blood sugar.
- It fights against blood clots which are a primary reason for most of the heart diseases. Green tea also prevents the formation of blot clots.
- It kills bacteria that results into tooth decay and dental infections. Prevents and cures bad breath.
- As we all know, cholesterol is of two types-good and bad. Consumption of green tea decreases the level of bad cholesterol and increases good cholesterol in the body.
- It stimulates the way our brain functions, making us more alert.
- The natural amino acids found in green tea provide a relaxing effect on the consumers making him/her calm.
- Fights sunburn, tan, wrinkles and dark spots on the skin.
WHERE TO BUY GREEN TEA?
Green tea is readily available at grocery stores and food outlets. You may find a variety of flavors to choose from, like mint, lemongrass, ginger etc.
HOW TO PREPARE GREEN TEA?
Pour boiling water in a coffee mug. Add one teaspoon of green tea to it. Stir it and leave it to infuse for about 15 min. Leaving it to settle down for a while is the best way of brewing green tea. You may even add a spoon full of honey in the beginning if it tastes too bitter.