Green Tea Nutrition
green tea nutrition
Did you know that you can drink plain green tea all day long without ingesting a single calorie? The total green tea calories without any additives or sweeteners is zero. Not only does green tea assist weight loss by stimulating your metabolism and reducing hunger, consumption of green tea can be guilt free for those wanting to shed a few pounds.
Green tea also contains vitamins A, D, E, C, B, B5, H and K as well as amino acids, protein, caffeine, folic acid, niacin, flouride and many minerals. (See http://www.green-tea-store.com/health/nutrition.html for exact amounts.)
Green tea contains relatively high amounts of a type of polyphenol (antioxidant) called EGCG, proven in laboratory studies to be a powerful antioxidant. A variety of antioxidants from plant foods seem to stabilize “free radicals,” protecting DNA from damage that may cause cancer to develop, and protecting blood vessels from damage that could promote blockages. Studies show EGCG can also assist with diabetes, arterosclerosis, high cholesterol, tooth decay and other conditions and diseases.
In order to get the full health benefits of green tea, drink at least four cups every day. Green tea is also available in the form of a extract supplement. Talk to your doctor before trying the supplements to find out if they could interact with any medications you may be taking and so you can find out which dose would work best for you.
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