1.Lowers Cholesterol: Green tea lowers LDL (Bad cholesterol) triglycerides and fibrinogen and improves the ratio of LDL to HDL ( Good cholesterol )
2.Lose Weight: Green tea speeds up the body calorie burning process, studies suggest that it speeds up metabolism and help in burning fat when taken regularly.
3.Prevent Tooth Decay: Cup of green tea a day promotes oral health by destroying bacteria that causes plaque formation and bad breath. This is the reason behind Japanese parents encouraging their children to drink a cup of green tea after every meal.
4.UV Protection: Green tea has polyphenols that protect skin against adverse effect of UV radiation. It also protects skin by maintaining and improving its elastic tissue. Don't forget to pack green tea sachets along with your sunscreen for your summer vacation.
5.Diabetes at Bay: It has been used to control blood sugar level and slow the progression of the developed diabetes. People suffering from diabetes can switch their regular coffee or tea with green tea, this not only helps to cut down the sugar consumption but also aids in decresing their sugar level low.
How much and when? If you have been wondering which is the best time to have a cup of green tea, have it 20-30 minutes after your meal. Never have your green tea in empty stomach it leads to nausea and headache ( Belive me, I have done that ) If you are new to green tea start with 2 cups and slowly take it up to 5 cups per day. If you are sensitive to caffeine limit yourself to 1 cup per day.
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