The Amazing Benefits of Green Tea

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Green tea has been studied more than any other type of tea. It's benefits are far ranging. This is an informational presentation about these benefits. Please share if you find this information useful. Thank you.

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history of green teahistory of green teahistory of green teahistory of green tea

Dates back over 4000 years

Use first recorded during the time of Emperor Shen Nung

Has been used for oral health, depression, cardiovascular

health, metabolism and skincare

Many scientific studies substantiate these claims

Dates back over 4000 years

Use first recorded during the time of Emperor Shen Nung

Has been used for oral health, depression, cardiovascular

health, metabolism and skincare

Many scientific studies substantiate these claims

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Basic facts about green teaBasic facts about green teaBasic facts about green teaBasic facts about green tea

-Green tea comes from the Camellia sinensis plant-Green tea is gently steamed preventing massive oxidation

allowing the tea to retain much of its antioxidant power.-The antioxidants fight free radicals which help in the

prevention of the signs of aging or degenerative diseases such as Alzheimer's and arthritis.

-These antioxidants can also enhance immunity, aid in brightening, and smoothing skin, and boosts energy and

alertness.-Green tea is also known to kill bacteria and prevent oral decay.

-Green tea comes from the Camellia sinensis plant-Green tea is gently steamed preventing massive oxidation

allowing the tea to retain much of its antioxidant power.-The antioxidants fight free radicals which help in the

prevention of the signs of aging or degenerative diseases such as Alzheimer's and arthritis.

-These antioxidants can also enhance immunity, aid in brightening, and smoothing skin, and boosts energy and

alertness.-Green tea is also known to kill bacteria and prevent oral decay.

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EGCG (epigallocatechin gallate)EGCG (epigallocatechin gallate)

The process in which green tea is made allows it to preserve a powerful catechin polyphenol called EGCG.

EGCG inhibits the growth of cancer cells and can destroy them without harming healthy cells.

EGCG is also known to lower LDL cholesterol and stop abnormal blood clots, a leading cause of heart attacks and stroke.

The process in which green tea is made allows it to preserve a powerful catechin polyphenol called EGCG.

EGCG inhibits the growth of cancer cells and can destroy them without harming healthy cells.

EGCG is also known to lower LDL cholesterol and stop abnormal blood clots, a leading cause of heart attacks and stroke.

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Green tea and weight lossGreen tea and weight loss

In a 1999 study done by the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, men who drank green tea burned more calories than those who drank regular caffeine or a placebo.

Green tea has been touted for its appetite suppressant properties enhanced by the caffeine and EGCG combination.

A study conducted by the University of Geneva concluded that green tea may be beneficial for sufferers of thyroid imbalances and adrenal fatigue.

In a 1999 study done by the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, men who drank green tea burned more calories than those who drank regular caffeine or a placebo.

Green tea has been touted for its appetite suppressant properties enhanced by the caffeine and EGCG combination.

A study conducted by the University of Geneva concluded that green tea may be beneficial for sufferers of thyroid imbalances and adrenal fatigue.

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Green tea and weight lossGreen tea and weight loss

Green tea reduces body fat accretion caused by high-fat diet in rats through beta-adrenoceptor activation of thermogenesis in brown adipose tissue. (Profession J.J. Choo of Kunsan National University)

In a 2002 study conducted in Carros, France at the Laboratoires Arkopharma, green tea extract was noted as being a possible cure for obesity.

Green tea’s effect on thermogenesis caused a 4.6% decrease in weight and a reduction in waist circumference by 4.48% in only three months in moderately obese patients.

Green tea reduces body fat accretion caused by high-fat diet in rats through beta-adrenoceptor activation of thermogenesis in brown adipose tissue. (Profession J.J. Choo of Kunsan National University)

In a 2002 study conducted in Carros, France at the Laboratoires Arkopharma, green tea extract was noted as being a possible cure for obesity.

Green tea’s effect on thermogenesis caused a 4.6% decrease in weight and a reduction in waist circumference by 4.48% in only three months in moderately obese patients.

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Loose leaf or baggedLoose leaf or bagged

It is always best to consume green tea, or any other tea, in loose leaf form.

Most tea bags contain bleach and plastic and can be harmful when heated.

There are some companies who use silk bags or biodegradable non-chlorinated bags that are safe. It’s important to read the label or visit the companies website for further information.

It is always best to consume green tea, or any other tea, in loose leaf form.

Most tea bags contain bleach and plastic and can be harmful when heated.

There are some companies who use silk bags or biodegradable non-chlorinated bags that are safe. It’s important to read the label or visit the companies website for further information.

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how much green teahow much green tea

To see the benefits of green tea, it is recommended that you drink a cup of green tea with three meals of the day.

Taking EGCG, green tea extract, morning and night has equivalent benefits.

To see the benefits of green tea, it is recommended that you drink a cup of green tea with three meals of the day.

Taking EGCG, green tea extract, morning and night has equivalent benefits.

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how to buy green teahow to buy green tea

Buying the right kind of green tea will have a major effect on the benefits you receive.

Green tea stays fresh a little over a year after picking. Look for the picking date or ask the tea proprietor.

Make sure the tea leaves are clean and well-formed. You should be buying dried leaves, not powder with a few leaves mixed in.

Green tea should have a natural green color.

Buying the right kind of green tea will have a major effect on the benefits you receive.

Green tea stays fresh a little over a year after picking. Look for the picking date or ask the tea proprietor.

Make sure the tea leaves are clean and well-formed. You should be buying dried leaves, not powder with a few leaves mixed in.

Green tea should have a natural green color.

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Storing green Storing green teatea

Storing green Storing green teatea

Be sure to store green tea, or any tea, in an airtight canister or vacuum sealed pouch. This

will keep it as fresh as possible.

As long as green tea is stored in a vacuum sealed pouch it can be stored in the coldest

part of your refrigerator or in an area free of massive

temperature fluctuations.

Be sure to store green tea, or any tea, in an airtight canister or vacuum sealed pouch. This

will keep it as fresh as possible.

As long as green tea is stored in a vacuum sealed pouch it can be stored in the coldest

part of your refrigerator or in an area free of massive

temperature fluctuations.

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How to Brew

Green Tea

How to Brew

Green Tea

Brew green tea at

temperatures between

140 and 190 degrees.

This prevents the tea

from tasting bitter.

Brew green tea at

temperatures between

140 and 190 degrees.

This prevents the tea

from tasting bitter.

Steep green tea for 3 minutes.Steep green tea for 3 minutes.

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Green tea resourcesGreen tea resources

Art of Tea Green Tea

Tea Etc.

Art of Tea Green Tea

Tea Etc.

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