6 Reasons Why You Must Drink Green Tea

Today while sipping on my morning cup of green tea, I was thinking of numerous health benefits that this hot green miraculous drink offers. Green tea is quite well known for its anti-inflammatory, anti-carcinogenic and anti-oxidant properties. Of course it is the healthiest beverage but problem arises when people overindulge and drink multiple cups of green tea a day in order to reap its benefits. They tend to forget that sometimes “too much of a good thing is bad for health”. So today’s post is all about it’s pros and cons.

Although researches have not shown yet – how much is too much? It’s just that you need to be cautious of certain conditions when it’s overconsumption is health hazard for you. I will discuss that but firstly I would like to divert your attention on number of health benefits that it provides as its advantages far outweighs its disadvantages.

# For Weight loss

It is one of the best fat fighter. Studies have shown that drinking 4-5 cups of green tea a day increases the fat oxidation by 17%, indicating that it helps in losing weight. It helps in suppressing the appetite as it gives the feeling of fullness and inhibits the main enzymes involved in fat storage. It specifically melts the fat in the abdominal area.

EGCG (epigallocatechin gallate) present in it, increases the metabolism rate, and result in increasing the rate on which our body turns food into calories and helps in weight loss. But don’t depend completely on it as you need to follow a good exercise regime too to lose weight.

# For Cancer

Oxidative damage contribute to the development of cancer and anti-oxidants can have a protective effect. We all know that green tea is an excellent source of powerful anti-oxidants. So it’s consumption is best to reduce the risk of various cancers (breast cancer, prostate cancer, colorectal cancer, lungs cancer etc.)

# For Brain

Drinking green tea on regular basis improves brain functioning and boosts memory too. Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s disease are the common neurodegenerative diseases in aging human. Catechins compounds in it lowers the risk of developing such diseases. In this way, it protects the brain even in old age.

Natural chemical called theanine found in it can provide calming effect, soothes and relaxes your mind.

# For Heart

Green tea drinkers have upto 31% lower risk of cardiovascular diseases. It improves the blood flow in vessels and prevents clotting which is primary reason for heart attack.

It contains tannins which helps in reducing the bad cholesterol. Regular intake can improve the ratio of good cholesterol to bad cholesterol.

# For Diabetes

It is beneficial beverage for diabetics. Anti-oxidants of green tea slows down the absorption of glucose in blood stream.

Recent studies suggest that green tea catechins may reduce the amount of glucose that passes through the intestine and into the bloodstream. This will benefit diabetics by preventing blood-sugar spikes when tea is taken with meals.

# For Oral hygeine

Catechins, may inhibit the growth of bacteria and some viruses. It blocks the attachment of the bacteria associated with dental caries of the teeth. It’s consumption not only maintains the dental hygiene but also reduces the bad breath.