So you know that green tea is great for your body, but it may also be a great brew for your brain.
Over the years, studies have linked the consumption of green tea to a lower probability of developing heart disease and certain types of cancer. It has been associated with increased weight loss when on a diet. And it is said to fight inflammation and support cell rejuvenation.
In a recent study, researchers also found that older people who drank at least 2 cups of green tea per day were nearly 50% less likely to develop cognitive impairment compared to the people who drank 3 or few cups per week.
To get the most from your green tea, preparation is all-important, says Dr. Oz. While black and herbal teas can be prepared with boiling water and steeped for 4 to 6 minutes, green tea should be prepared with cooler water and steeped for 2 to 3 minutes for optimal flavor. Specifically, use water that has been taken off the boil for about a minute to encourage the best extraction.
Then, drink and ponder the benefits.
Learn more about the effects of green tea:
The key to maximizing the health benefits of green tea
Comments
Green tea definitely has its health benefits!
Tea is healing for the mind, body, and spirit. It's the holistic solution, available, accessible, and certainly pleasing.
Luke 8:50 (New King James Version)
50 But when Jesus heard it, He answered him, saying, “Do not be afraid; only believe, and she will be made well.”
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