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11 Benefits Of Green Tea That You Did Not Know About by eatandgrowslim: 9:09pm On Dec 05, 2013
1. Weight Loss. Green tea increases the metabolism. The polyphenol found in green tea works to intensify levels of fat oxidation and the rate at which your body turns food into calories.
2. Diabetes. Green tea apparently helps regulate glucose levels slowing the rise of blood sugar after eating. This can prevent high insulin spikes and resulting fat storage.
3. Heart Disease. Scientists think, green tea works on the lining of blood vessels, helping keep them stay relaxed and better able to withstand changes in blood pressure. It may also protect against the formation of clots, which are the primary cause of heart attacks.
4. Esophageal Cancer. It can reduce the risk of esophageal cancer, but it is also widely thought to kill cancer cells in general without damaging the healthy tissue around them.
5. Cholesterol. Green tea reduces bad cholesterol in the blood and improves the ratio of good cholesterol to bad cholesterol.
6. Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s. It is said to delay the deterioration caused by Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s. Studies carried out on mice showed that green tea protected brain cells from dying and restored damaged brain cells.
7. Tooth Decay. Studies suggests that the chemical antioxidant “catechin” in tea can destroy bacteria and viruses that cause throat infections, dental caries and other dental conditions
8. Blood Pressure. Regular consumption of green tea is thought to reduce the risk of high blood pressure.
9. Depression. Theanine is an amino acid naturally found in tea leaves. It is this substance that is thought to provide a relaxing and tranquilizing effect and be a great benefit to tea drinkers.
10. Anti-viral and Anti-bacterial. Tea catechins are strong antibacterial and antiviral agents which make them effective for treating everything from influenza to cancer. In some studies green tea has been shown to inhibit the spread of many diseases.
11. Skincare. Green tea can apparently also help with wrinkles and the signs of aging, This is because of their antioxidant and anti-inflammatory activities. Both animal and human studies have demonstrated that green tea applied topically can reduce sun damage.

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Re: 11 Benefits Of Green Tea That You Did Not Know About by Chimaritoponcho: 9:24pm On Dec 05, 2013
so if i put cowbell inside bournvita,i no go get all dis tins? choi...! No be stil tea?
Re: 11 Benefits Of Green Tea That You Did Not Know About by Alikaxon(m): 9:37pm On Dec 05, 2013
U need to elucidate on this green tea. How to prepare. Am hearing it 4 d first time.
Re: 11 Benefits Of Green Tea That You Did Not Know About by eatandgrowslim: 9:43pm On Dec 05, 2013
@Alikaxon... Green Tea can be found in the supamarket. Instructions on how to prepare are provided on the packet. U can see a pic of it on my site

http://eatandgrowslim..com/

Hope this helps.
Re: 11 Benefits Of Green Tea That You Did Not Know About by 4tunebest(f): 9:49pm On Dec 05, 2013
Alikaxon: U need to elucidate on this green tea. How to prepare. Am hearing it 4 d first time.

Interesting. Green tea is available in supermarkets around you. Most, if not all brands are imported

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