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Health Benefits Of Green Tea.

Please read on...and get acquainted with the health benefits of Green Tea. Did you know that Green Tea is one of the oldest and most consumed beverages in the world, it takes a back seat only to water.

The health benefits of Green Tea have been passed down and studied by Naturalists and doctors alike for centuries. Green Tea is derived from a white flowering plant named "Camellia Sinenis."

Green Tea for Natural Weight Loss

This natural, pungent tea is best known for it's excellent source of Anti-oxidants, often used as a powerful natural weight loss supplement to a daily diet.

The main weight loss ingredient in Green Tea is all natural EGCG this works synergistically with the caffeine found in Green Tea to boost your metabolism and specifically burn fat. Statistics prove that just by replacing your daily coffee intake with Green Tea can have a profound effect on loss of body fat and people can expect at least a ten pound weight loss in just 6 weeks. (*Please Note: These statements are founded on people practicing a proper nutritional diet and moderate exercise routine.)

Green Tea for Health and Beauty

Many health and beauty products are developed with Green Tea extract. The powerful mix of anti-oxidants found in Green Tea, also called Polyphenols (Catechins) help to fight Free Radical damage. Free Radicals can cause damage to our DNA cells, the cells become weak and eventually die. the Anti-oxidant in Green Tea protect cell tissue damage from every day activities such as eating, breathing and strenuous exercise. the Anti-oxidants neutralize Free Radicals before they can do harm to the cells.

Green Tea is widely used in Make-up and skin care products. The calming effect of the tea along with its anti-inflammatory and anti-growth qualities help to reduce the appearance of fine lines, puffiness around the eye area, wrinkles and large pores. Green Tea can also be used as a natural toner for your face and body, often used as a calming additive to your bath.

Green Tea Facts:

- Green Tea is always included in the Top 10 Super foods.
- EGCG (short for Epigallocatechin gallate) has 25 to 100 times the potency of Vitamin C and E.
- Japanese culture uses Green Tea as a powerful cancer preventative.
- Green Tea is effective in killing potential germs and bacteria
- Naturally lowers total cholesterol and Blood Pressure levels
- Enhances immune system
- Natural anti-aging, anti-oxidant properties in Green Tea fight off the cause and effects of aging.
- Proven to increase your metabolic rate and burn excess fat

Next time you stop for a coffee break, have a cup of Green Tea instead! You will be brewing up a cup of tea brimming with essential nutrients that will help sustain a healthy body, help boost your immune system and fight off the effects of age due to Green Teas powerful anti-oxidant benefits.

For your Tea experience, may I recommend this Green Sampler from Adagio Teas.

Have A Healthy Day!