Green Tea

Since ancient times, the Chinese have drank green tea to promote general health. Now, more and more research is confirming the immense benefits of green tea. The secret ingredient of green tea is in its rich amount of polyphenols, especially epigallocatechin gallate. EGCG, for short, is a powerful antioxidant and research has shown that it may help inhibit and kill cancer cells and can lower LDL cholesterol levels. In addition, EGCG can prevent the abnormal formation of blood clots, something really important considering the formation of abnormal blood clots (thrombosis) is the leading cause of heart attacks and stroke. Furthermore, some studies suggest that drinking green tea can increase metabolism and help burn more fat. Also, research has shown that regularly drinking green tea may help prevent tooth decay by killing the bacteria, which causes dental plaque. Lastly, green tea has a good source of caffeine (about 1/3 of that in a cup of coffee which can be good if you are caffeine-sensitive), which can stimulate the central nervous system, resulting in increased alertness and mood elevation along with the various other benefits that caffeine provides.

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