Green Tea Benefits

I used to have a major Diet Pepsi addiction.  I would drink it as soon as I got up in the morning and would continue to drink it throughout the afternoon.  I knew it was unhealthy, but I desperately needed my caffeine fix!  Coffee wasn't an option.  I love the smell of coffee, but can't stand the taste.  What else was there?  GREEN TEA.  I slowly incorporated green tea into my daily routine and eventually cut out Diet Pepsi.  I knew green tea was healthier, but I didn't know why.  Let me just say there is more to it than just caffeine.

Weight Loss.  It burns fat and boosts your metabolism rate naturally.

Skin Protection.  It helps protect your skin from the sun's ultraviolet rays.

Tooth Decay.  It kills mouth bacteria and prevents bad breath.

Heart Disease. Studies show it can lower the risk of a heart attack by up to 11%. It also helps prevent the buildup of fatty material along the inner walls of arteries.

Diabetes.  It helps regulate blood sugar levels and can lower your risk of developing type 2 diabetes.

Cholesterol.  It reduces "bad" cholesterol and improves "good" cholesterol.

Alzheimer's & Parkinson's.  Studies show it can prevent brain cells from dying and restore damaged brain cells.

Cancer.  It reduces the risk of certain cancers such as esophageal, ovarian, and bladder.

Bone Health.  It can increase bone density and lower your fracture risk.

How much should you drink?  Some say as little as two cups per day while others say five.  I drink two cups of Tazo Zen Green Tea a day; one hot cup in the morning and a cold glass early in the afternoon.  If you want the benefits, but don't don't like the taste, consider taking a green tea supplement instead.

STOP drinking soda and energy drinks and START drinking green tea!!!