Wellness is a lifelong journey of caring for your mind, body and spirit. And what you put in your body is a major part of that journey. If you are looking for a nutritional aid that can boost your well-being, consider one of the healthiest beverages on the planet: green tea.
The Superfood Secret Behind Green Tea
Green tea’s medicinal properties have been understood since the time of ancient Chinese and Indian cultures, and modern research continues to show how it can benefit our bodies. Today, green tea is associated with a wide range of health benefits, including improving bone, muscle, skin, heart and brain health and possibly reducing risks of cancer, stroke and heart disease.
What makes green tea so nutrient-rich is that the tea plant contains a range of health compounds that make it into the final drink. It is rich in catechins, which are natural antioxidants that help prevent cell damage. In particular, green tea is the most potent source of a catechin called EGCG, which is the most powerful of all antioxidants.
How Drinking Green Tea Can Benefit You
Some of the top health benefits of green tea include:
Reduces Inflammation
The rich antioxidants reduce the formation of free radicals in the body and protect your cells and molecules from damage. This can reduce inflammation, which causes or exacerbates many chronic and/or age-related illnesses.
Improves Heart Health
Green tea is high in flavonoids that can help sustain your heart health by improving circulation and lowering bad cholesterol. Studies have shown drinking green tea is linked with lower cholesterol, healthier blood pressure, and reduced risk of stroke.
Helps with Weight Loss
Several studies have shown that green tea may help with weight loss. The antioxidants and caffeine can increase your metabolic rate, boost fat oxidation, and even improve insulin activity levels. It also serves as a great pick-me-up to help you exercise and move your body after a long day.
Enhances Energy (Without Restlessness)
Green tea naturally has caffeine to keep you alert throughout the day, but the caffeine content isn’t as high as a cup of coffee. If coffee makes you feel jittery or you’re having more than one cup a day, tea can give you the right energy lift minus the restlessness. Caffeine isn’t the only brain-booster in green tea either. It also contains amino acid L-theanine, which can impact your brain and reduce anxiety. As a result, people report more stable energy and higher productivity when drinking green tea.
A Word of Advice
Brewing your tea the right way is key to realizing its full health benefits. The catechins can break down in boiling water, so you should brew using hot but not boiling water. If you’re looking for something on the go, new options are available for nutrient-dense, organic tea products that are ready to drink.
However you decide to incorporate tea in your life, we wish you the best on your wellness journey.
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