10 Reasons Why You Should Drink Green Tea

I am a massive fan of Green Tea and I've been drinking it consistently now as my normal "tea drink" for about two and a half / three years. I wanted to share the befits and 10 reasons why I love to drink Green Tea.

1. Speeding up metabolism

Green tea contains caffeine and catechins that stimulate the nervous system, which can increase thermogenesis (burning stored energy) and fat oxidation."The caffeine in green tea could raise your metabolic rate ever so slightly, but it wouldn't have a different effect than coffee." Green tea has been shown to boost the metabolic rate and increase fat burning in the short term, although not all studies agree.

2. Antioxidant

Green tea is full of bioactive compounds which asin the tea leaves do make it into the final drink, which contains large amounts of important nutrients. It is loaded with polyphenols like flavonoids and catechins, which function as powerful antioxidants.

3. Improves Dental health

Green Tea is known of cavity prevention Because it controls bacteria and lowers the acidity of saliva and dental plaque which has been tested an proved that people had less bacteria and acid in their mouths, as well as reduced gum bleeding because Green tea’s anti-inflammatory powers seem to help control periodontal (gum) disease. Other research has found that drinking green tea shows promise when it comes to preventing tooth decay and therefore leads to less tooth loss. Green Tea is also known for giving better-smelling breath because it kills the microbes that make our mouths smell. Studies show that Green tea outperformed mints, chewing gum and even parsley-seed oil.

4. Health Benefits

- Cancer control

The antioxidants and other properties of green tea appear to protect against cellular damage and cancerous tumour growth. As Cancer is caused by uncontrolled growth of cells,Green tea is an excellent source of powerful antioxidants, so it makes perfect sense that it could reduce your risk of cancer, which it appears to do:Breast cancer: A meta-analysis of observational studies found that women who drank the most green tea had a 22% lower risk of developing breast cancer, the most common cancer in women .Prostate cancer: One study found that men drinking green tea had a 48% lower risk of developing prostate cancer.Do not put milk in your tea, because it can reduce the antioxidant.

- Type 2 Diabetes

Some controlled trials show that green tea can cause mild reductions in blood sugar levels. It may also lower the risk of developing type II diabetes in the long term.Green tea can improve insulin sensitivity and reduce blood sugar levels, one study in Japanese individuals found that those who drank the most green tea had a 42% lower risk of developing type II diabetes and green tea drinkers had an 18% lower risk of becoming diabetic in general.

5. Mood

Apparently it say that if you drinking few cups of green tea that would help/reduced depression! I'm drinking one (organic tick tock) right now with squeeze of lovely thyme honey! Delicious! In analyzing data on the study members, the scientists found that those who drank four or more cups of green tea each day were 44 percent less likely to have depressive symptoms (compared to those who drank one or fewer cups of green tea daily). Certain compounds in green tea may offer anti-stress and anti-inflammatory effects, which could in turn curb the development and progression of depressive symptoms.

6. Increases Energy And Mental Focus

L’theanine is an ingredient in Green Tea which is shown to “increase alpha-wave activity”, which increases tranquillity and releases caffeine more slowly, instead of all at once, which can lead to you crashing. The two ingredients also combine to “produce a better ability to focus attention, with improvement of both speed and accuracy.” Drinking 1-4 cups of tea throughout the day improves alertness, focus, and mental performance. These benefits are attributed to the two chemicals – caffeine and l’theanine.

7. Calms And Relaxes

Besides its high antioxidant content, green tea could help you relax because it contains l'theanine again, which is a derivative of the amino acid glutamate. It is found in higher concentration in green teas than in other teas. L'theanine is also known as an anti-stress chemical and has been compared to the relaxing effects have been compared to that of anti-anxiety pharmaceutical formulations.The good news is that l'theanine is free from any of the side effects of those other stress relieving drugs.

8. Improves skin

Green tea improves your skin complexion and makes your skin healthy. It helps flush out toxins from the skin, heals blemishes and scars, and reduces inflammation. It even improves the skin’s elasticity. Green Tea can also be used to treat skin diseases and wounds.

Green Tea facemask -

Cut open 2 used green tea bags and scoop out their contents.Add 1 to 2 teaspoons of raw honey.Mix in a little lemon juice.Apply it on your face and allow it to sit for 5 to 10 minutes.Rinse it off with lukewarm water.Use this face mask once or twice a week.

9. Stimulates Hair Growth

Green tea contains a high amount of antioxidants which stimulates hair growth. It can even promote the growth of new hair and prevent common problems like dry scalp and dandruff and The polyphenols in green tea helped prevent hair loss. After washing your hair, rinse it with cool, freshly brewed green tea.

Green Tea - Hairmask

Leave it on for 10 minutes, then rinse it out with cool water. Do this 2 or 3 times a week for a couple of months.Also, drink 2 to 3 cups of green tea daily to enjoy strong and beautiful hair.

10. Improves Brain Function

Green tea contains less caffeine than coffee, but enough to produce an effect. It also contains the amino acid L-theanine, which can work synergistically with caffeine to improve brain function. Green tea contains more than just caffeine. It also has the amino acid L-theanine, which is able to cross the blood-brain barrier. L-theanine increases the activity of the inhibitory neurotransmitter GABA, which has anti-anxiety effects. It also increases dopamine and the production of alpha waves in the brain .It doesn't contain as much as coffee, but enough to produce a response without causing the “jittery” effects associated with too much caffeine.

Studies show that caffeine and l'theanine can have synergistic effects. Thecombination of the two is particularly potent at improving brain function. It has been report having more stable energy and being much more productive when they drink green tea, compared to coffee.