Green Tea

OVERVIEW
Lately there have been several natural products that have shown extraordinary benefits to those that enjoy them regularly. One such product is green tea. Green tea is said to have many health benefits. The Chinese have used green tea since ancient times to cure all kinds of diseases including headaches and depression. Some of the other medical conditions that can be helped by drinking green tea are cancer, arthritis, infections and high cholesterol.

Green tea has also been connected with weight loss. During a clinical study in 1999, it was discovered that those consuming green tea burned more calories than those given a placebo. With all those benefits it would seem that there must be side effects. In actuality, the only side effect known comes from the caffeine contained within green tea. Drinking it close to bedtime could make it hard for you to sleep.

POSITIVE
- Benefits of green tea have been proven
- Weight loss benefits
- Green tea has been used for centuries
- Green tea helpful with all many diseases and ailments
- Green tea is available at your local grocery store
- Cost of green tea is comparable to any beverage
- No special pills to buy

NEGATIVE
- Contains caffeine
- Many diet pill impostors promoting the benefits of green tea

INGREDIENTS
The ingredients in green tea vary. Below is a list of the most common and important ingredients to look for when buying green tea:
- Epigallocatechin-3-gallate (EGCG)
- Caffeine
- Theanine
- Catechin
- Chlorophyll
- Various vitamins
- Butyric acid

INSTRUCTIONS
It is important to follow the instructions included with the green tea you purchase. If not prepared correctly, the tea flavor can be ruined. Some general instructions include:

- For each cup of tea, use one tea bag, or 1-2 teaspoons of tea
- Bring water to a boil
- Allow the water to cool for up to three minutes
- Pour water over tea bag; allow to steep for three minutes and remove the bag
- Let tea sit for another three minutes before drinking

There are several different recommendations on how much green tea should be consumed daily to receive the full benefits. Research has shown benefits in those drinking anywhere from three to five cups of green tea daily. If you are looking for the maximum benefit of drinking green tea, three to five cups per day is probably the target to shoot for.

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