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ORGANIC‌ ‌GREEN‌ ‌TEA‌ & It’s Benefits

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Native to India and China, green tea has been consumed for ages in these countries for its amazing health benefits and medicinal relevance. It is obtained by processing the leaves of the Camellia sinensis plant, and furthermore, its leaf buds, as well as dried leaves, are used to produce many different teas, like the black and oolong teas to mention some.

The leaves of the plant are processed as unoxidized, wherein they are steamed, pan-fried and then dried out before preparing and packing them as final consumables. Thus, is one of the least processed kinds of tea. It carried huge amounts of antioxidants, and polyphenols- these give green tea the potency to fight cancerous cells in the body and reduce several heart-related maladies.

Green tea is packed with some very powerful nutritional components, all of which provide the body with numerous health benefits. These components include: catechins;  caffeine; amino acid (theanine); vitamins C, B2, E; folic acid; saponins; fluorine; GABA; and, minerals such as potassium, calcium, phosphorus and manganese.

All such qualities in green tea are further boosted when its organically-cultivated forms are consumed, because it implies that the leaves have been cultivated without the application of any synthetic chemicals, herbicides, and fertilizers. Thus, any harmful components in such unsafe chemicals, as well as their respective negative health effects, will not find their way into your cup and your body.

ORGANIC GREEN TEA VS REGULAR MILK TEA

Regular milk tea is conventionally prepared with water, sugar, milk, and dried tea leaves. Green tea is prepared by simply steeping green tea leaves in warm water, in its most basic form. When it comes to which option is healthier, green tea ticks up more boxes than ordinary milk tea, and some of the reasons for this are:

  • While green tea carries plenty of fluorides that are ideal for bone and dental health, milk tea contains a lesser quantity of these.
  • Caffeine content is much less in green tea compared to milk tea, thus maintaining both blood pressure levels and heart health better.
  • Green tea is loaded with EGCG (Epigallocatechin gallate, an immensely beneficial plant compound) which manages blood circulation by preserving the lining of blood vessels from any damage. 
  • Green tea aids in weight loss because it is packed with helpful antioxidants as well as fewer calories, but milk tea, all the more when consumed with sugar, end up adding more calories to the body.

BENEFITS

Green tea is one of the most sought-after tea varieties simply because of the many health benefits it provides on regular consumption, with almost zero effort. Some of these benefits include:

  • Aids in Weight Loss

On regular intake, it can help boost your metabolism and shed a substantial amount of body fat. Also because it is rich in anti-oxidants, it helps flush out any harmful toxins and elements in the digestive system as well as the whole body at large, thus boosting proper digestive health and functioning.

  • Enhances Brain Functioning and Mental Well-Being

While the caffeine present in green tea gives a boost to one’s energy levels, the amino acid “L-theanine” casts a calming effect along with also raising mental alertness. Thus together, they increase cognitive performance, boosting productivity, and also calm the nerves, releasing stress and enhancing focus levels.

  • Slows Down Cognitive Decline

In the long run, antioxidants like catechins present in green tea can have a shielding effect on neurons- this potentially reduces the chances of getting afflicted by cognitive conditions such as Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s diseases.

  • Functions as an Immunity Booster

Diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis, cancer, tooth decay, heart problems, and many others are foiled by a regular intake of green tea, and its this potency is accorded to the large amounts of catechins (antioxidants) present in it. It also performs beneficial antimicrobial functions, such as countering bad breath, indigestion, stomach infections, cold and flu, to mention some.

  • Delays Aging

Free radicals are unstable atoms that can harm the DNA (nucleic acids), proteins, lipids, cell membranes, to name some, in the body, thus making you vulnerable to a host of illnesses and premature aging. Infused with antioxidants, green tea controls aging by neutralizing oxidants or these free radicals and protecting cells from such issues. 

  • Nourishes and Heals the Skin

An excess amount of sebum clogs pores and results into bacterial growth, giving rise to acne. EGCG present in green tea brings down lipid levels, which makes it effective at lowering sebum excretions in the skin. Thus, EGCG can reduce or arrest the development of acne. Further, some studies have also shown that green tea can prevent some types of skin cancers, such as melanoma skin cancer, and also arrest photoaging.

  • Protects against Heart Diseases

Consumption of green tea is associated with a lowered risk of clogged arteries. Further, people who consume a minimum of three cups of green tea daily might have a reduced chance of death due to heart diseases. 

Also, drinking green tea appears to reduce LDL or “bad” cholesterol levels to a limited extent. Last but not the least, it also manages blood pressure levels perfectly, especially due to the presence of EGCG. 

Organic green tea is a simple yet powerful brew that can be consumed daily with much ease and can still provide unmatchable health benefits over the long run to keep your body and mind in their fittest forms!