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Written By: Editorial Team | Published : March 10, 2015 1:29 PM IST
Green tea can be an elixir of good health. Being rich in antioxidants and various healing properties it can save one form various health related issues or at the most slower its progress. Studies predict that India will be the global diabetes capital by 2050 if abdominal and lower limb obesity and metabolic syndrome are not arrested. Obesity surely is a matter of grave concern. Even though most of us are aware about its consequences but a sedentary lifestyle, combined with increase drinking and junk food culture makes sure that fat wins over fitness. This makes one prone to obesity related diseases like heart disease, hypertension, diabetes and sleep apnoea. Here is where the wonder drink green tea comes to your rescue by helping you keep your weight down and fight other health crisis.
What is green tea?
Green tea is made from the leaves of Camelia Sinesis and from the ancient times have been a favorite with the Chinese. Most of its health benefits arise from the fact that it undergoes minimal oxidation while it s made and that makes it very rich in antioxidants.
How are antioxidants good for our body?
Our body has many free radicals (molecules produced when the body breaks down food or due to smoking, drinking, etc) and antioxidants are substances which prevent our cells from the damage caused by the action of these free radicals. (Read: What are antioxidants?)
6 benefits of Green tea
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How is it better as compared to normal tea?
Even though, normal tea is beneficial for your health green tea is more beneficial since it has a lot more antioxidants. Furthermore, green tea has comparatively less caffeine which affects your central nervous system and gives you a kick if you consume it in large quantities. Also, caffeine may increase your blood pressure which makes it harmful for people with high blood pressure. Here are some more health benefits of drinking tea.
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