One of my most desired and healthy forms of caffeine is green tea. Green tea comes from the same plant (Camellia sinensis) as black tea, but the difference is in the processing. Green tea is dried, but not fermented. The shorter processing gives green tea a lighter flavor than black tea. It also helps keep all the beneficial chemicals intact, which is why green tea is so good for you. The most important selling facts behind green tea's ever growing popularity are its antioxidants. Polyphenols and tannins promote good health by helping in the fight against damage to cell structures which can be responsible for cancer and other illnesses such as colds and the flu.
Here are five benefits of green tea:- Raise metabolism and burn fat
- Can help with treatment for type 1 diabetes
- Can stop development of cancer cell
- Lower LDL levels (bad cholesterol)
- Lower blood pressure
Now I know green tea is not always the best tasting, but try adding cinnamon, cloves, honey or lemon to it and it will taste much better. One of my favorites is Yogi Tea: Green Tea Energy which contains little to no calories. You can go to a coffee house and get a latte or coffee drink and it can be more than 300 calories. Not only is green tea a great way to speed up your metabolism and burn calories, but it is also excellent for your health. Have fun and be healthy by going green!
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