Green Tea

Green Tea:

Green is prepared from Camellia sinensis which is originated in china. Green tea is used nowadays in many beverages, diet food and healthy foods.

Nutritional Values in Green Tea:

• Green Tea is rich in antioxidants (catching polyphones - epigallocatechin3gallate) which kill cancer causing cells.
• Green Tea antioxidants make blood vessels stretchable to avoid blood clots which lead healthy heart.
• Green Tea fights against obesity by reducing bad cholesterol and increasing good cholesterol levels in the body.
• Green Tea contains natural fluoride which keeps tooth health.
• Green Tea produces heat and increases metabolic process and makes liver to function with more accuracy.
• Green Tea controls the blood pressure and hypertension, because it is natural ACE (angiotension converting enzyme) inhibitor.
• Green Tea polyphones inhibit amylase enzyme and protects against diabetics.
• Green Tea is anti bacterial, anti viral and also acts as anti poison.
• Green Tea controls the iron levels in liver and protect against hepatitis.
• Green Tea contains anti inflammatory properties and prevents rheumatoid arthritis.
• Green Tea contains catechins more powerful than Vitamin-C, E which fights against free radicals in the body.
• Green Tea increase bone strength and protects against kidney damage due to presence of four primary polyphenols.
• Green Tea fights against Alzheimer's disease and boosts memory power.
• Green tea has Theophyline which reduces severity of asthma.
• Green Tea cures infection and herpes when it is applied on affected area.
• Green Tea contains amino acids (L-the theanine) which release the stress.
• Green Tea stops HIV spreading and binding to immune cells.
• Green Tea + Black Pepper increase green tea benefits.
• Green Tea + Lemon will increases body ability to retain benefits of green tea and enhances iron absorption.
• Green Tea + Cinnamon will boost fighting capabilities against free radicals and also good for diabetic people. 
• Green Tea has panthenol which strengthens hair and boost hair growth.
• Green Tea + Rose Petal or Rose hip Powder will calm the mind, boosts immune system by flushing toxins from body and aids digestion.
• Green Tea + Honey fights against cold, flue and sore throat.
• Green Tea with Mint adds flavor and removes bad breath and soothes the throat.
• Green Tea is good for smokers which prevents lung damage.   

Cautions with Green Tea:

• Green Tea contains lower amounts of caffeine (very less when compared to coffee). 
• People who are suffering from insomnia avoid taking green tea. 
• Adding artificial sugars to green tea will decrease benefits. 
• Don't mix green tea with water containing high amounts of fluoride which increases the risk of osteoporosis. 
• Green Tea contains oxalates consumption of more quantity (>6-10grms) cause stone formation in kidneys. Better to consume 2 cups of green tea a day. 
• Ideal time for boiling Green tea in water is 1min to get better results.