Green Tea is good for your Health

The more processed the leaves are, the darker the tea becomes, which means that green tea has had the least processing.
Processing of green tea usually involves quickly steaming the leaves, while black and red teas are usually dried, crushed and fermented which makes them seem stronger and more potent.
Don’t be misled by this visible characteristic, as many believe that the closer it is to its natural state, the more valuable the medicinal and healing properties.
Tea is known to have polyphenols, an antioxidant which helps protect our bodies from free radical damage.
ORAC score is used to measure antioxidant amounts, and tea scores higher than many fruits and vegetables. Because of this, you should seriously consider including tea in your daily diet.
In addition to the prevention of unwanted blood clotting, studies indicate that polyphenols may lower cholesterol levels and when consumed four to six cups a day my reduce gastric, esophageal and skin cancers. A quick internet search of the benefits of drinking green tea will reveal a seemingly endless list of ailments, aches, and pains that may be relieved through the daily enjoyment of this non-prescription drink.

Some of the more popular ailments that can be cured are cancer, heart disease, rheumatoid arthritis, and impaired immune functions.
The benefits of drinking green tea also extends to the treatment of digestive disorders, Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s while raising metabolism and increasing fat oxidation. It has also been found to help prevent tooth decay by killing the bacteria which causes dental plaque.
No matter what reason you might have for drinking green tea, it is clear that you can derive some benefit from daily consumption.
It should be stated that many of today’s more popular “herbal teas” may or may not be tea at all because these products have already been blended with herbs and spices with other plant parts included for flavoring.
These do not contain the health promoting qualities of Camellia Sinensis. Check the ingredients carefully and make sure that you are buying the product that you expect.