Help with your weight. Overweight or obese exercisers burned off three more pounds and 7 percent more belly fat when they drank green tea instead of another beverage with the same calories, according to a new multicenter study.
Protection against cancer. Regular drinkers were 12 percent less likely to develop breast cancer than nondrinkers, according to research in 6,928 Chinese women.
Reduced risk of stroke. A UCLA review of nine studies found three cups a day cut the risk of stroke by 21 percent (black tea was protective too).
Healthier gums. In a study of 940 men, the more green tea a man drank, the less likely he was to have gum disease.
How to make green tea ?
Bring 100 ml water to boil.
Put 1 tea bag in a cup.
Pour boiled water into the cup.
Allow infusion for 2 - 3 minutes.
After 2 - 3 minutes, dip tea bag in the cup 8 - 10 times.
Sweeten with sugar as desired.
Best enjoyed as a light brew without milk or sugar.
Health benefits of Green tea
Source - Reader’s Digest
Help with your weight. Overweight or obese exercisers burned off three more pounds and 7 percent more belly fat when they drank green tea instead of another beverage with the same calories, according to a new multicenter study.
Protection against cancer. Regular drinkers were 12 percent less likely to develop breast cancer than nondrinkers, according to research in 6,928 Chinese women.
Reduced risk of stroke. A UCLA review of nine studies found three cups a day cut the risk of stroke by 21 percent (black tea was protective too).
Healthier gums. In a study of 940 men, the more green tea a man drank, the less likely he was to have gum disease.
How to make green tea ?
Bring 100 ml water to boil.
Put 1 tea bag in a cup.
Pour boiled water into the cup.
Allow infusion for 2 - 3 minutes.
After 2 - 3 minutes, dip tea bag in the cup 8 - 10 times.
Sweeten with sugar as desired.