2015-10-30
Joybynature.com Team
Oct
30

 

The prospect of waking up to cup of faintly fragrant, mildly flavored and soothing green tea is enough to make one jump right out of bed. The mere mention of subtle flavors of this decoction is enough to refresh a person.

Green Tea is not just a latest fancy drink which one must be seen with; green tea has been in use for medicinal purposes for decades. It originated in China but gained popularity all over Asia within no time. Green tea is supposed to be more beneficial than black tea because it is processed in a way that retains its antioxidants and poly-phenols, which lend to its healing properties.

With health benefits like weight loss, lowering of blood pressure and diabetes control, green tea is a must have in your kitchen.

Let’s take a look at the benefits of green tea in detail:

  1. Weight Loss

Daily consumption of green tea can increase the metabolic rate of your body. In other words, it helps the body convert food into calories at a faster rate. The polyphenol found in green tea is known to increase levels of themogenesis and fat oxidation which result in weight loss. Green tea also decreases bad cholesterol and improves the good cholesterol ratio in the bloodstream by decreasing the absorption of cholesterol in the intestines.

Green tea has diuretic effects which reduce water retention and help the body lose excess water, eliminating any bloating. Another virtue of green tea is that it helps in burning extra fat in the body as fuel so that you can use up those extra calories to workout and achieve the desired weight loss targets.

  1. Reduces risk of heart ailments

Green tea has a calming effect on the body which brings down the incidence of major fluctuations in blood pressure. It also improves the blood flow through the arteries and cleanses the arterial passages. Some researchers also claim that consumption of green tea can reduce the risk of formation of blood clots.

So drink your way to a healthy heart.

  1. Healthy and glowing skin

The amazing thing about green tea is that you can enjoy its benefits without even drinking it. It is a great source of vitamin A and  vitamin C and therefore you can use it as a skin toner, use it to wash your hair and even rinse your mouth with it for reducing gum inflammation!

It is a great remedy for people suffering with psoriasis. Application of green tea on itchy and red skin on daily basis can reduce the production of itchy skin cells providing long term relief.

Smart tip: A quick method to use green tea to rejuvenate your skin after a tiring day is to boil green tea with four times the amount of water and freeze it in an ice tray. Apply these cubes on skin whenever it feels dull and lifeless.

And if all that wasn’t reason enough, antioxidants present in green tea slow down the process of ageing. So drink a couple of cups daily for smooth and wrinkle free skin.

  1. Helps control diabetes

The biggest challenge faced by people suffering from diabetes in the constant fluctuation in blood sugar levels. Green tea has properties which regulate glucose levels and prevent sudden drops or spikes in blood sugar level.

  1. Reduces inflammation in the body

The magic component of green tea, EGCG, can potentially reduce inflammation in any part of the body and provide long term relief. It also brings down the risk of chronic ailments like cancer and arthritis. It is an effective remedy for toothaches and migraines as well.

  1. Helps you de-stress

Green tea is rich in theanine, which has a calming effect on the nerves and traces of caffeine act as mood enhancers. Drinking few cups of green tea daily can help you cope with stressful situations and reduce chances of depression.

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