Green tea is a beverage made from the leaves of the Camellia sinensis plant. Unlike black tea, which is allowed to oxidize during the production process, turning the leaves black, green tea is produced by heating the leaves (by steaming or pan-firing them), thus preserving the green color of the leaf and imparting a unique flavor and aroma, which is often described as being grassy.Green tea is often promoted as a healthy beverage; potential benefits include protection against cancer, benefits for the digestive system, lowering of cholesterol and lowering of the risk of heart disease, and positive effects on the immune system among other benefits. Not all of these benefits have been thoroughly explored scientifically, and it may be that some of the preliminary results are not supported after further study. However, there is a growing body of evidence confirming some of these benefits--particularly the effect of lowering the risk
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Green Tea
Central Nervous System, Green Tea, Heart Disease
One of the most popular trends in staying healthy today is drinking tea. And, with good reason. Research has shown that tea may be highly effective in protecting our health and preventing aging and disease. As research continues, we're learning more and more about the many health benefits of drinking tea.But, what's all the fuss about tea? Well, it's the anti-oxidants that give tea its disease fighting power. Anti-oxidants are critical to our health, and many of us don't get as many as our bodies need. But, it just so happens that tea contains some of the most effective anti-oxidants you'll ever find.Anti-oxidants are important because they fight free radicals in our bodies. Free radicals are created in our bodies as it converts the food we eat into energy. These free radicals are oxygen-containing molecules that, over time, can damage our cells and our DNA. This damage leads to premature
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Green Tea
Black Tea, Heart Disease, Red Wine
Free radicals are molecules present within the body and which are generated during the normal aerobic metabolic process. These free radicals contain unpaired electrons. When the electrons are paired, the molecules are in the stabilized state and when a molecule has unpaired electrons, the molecule becomes unstable. Therefore, these free radicals, in an effort to attain stability, seek out electrons which can be obtained only from within the cell. During this effort, when electrons are extracted from cellular molecules and membranes, the equilibrium existing within the cell is affected. This, in turn, can lead to the onset of diseases like diabetes, heart disease and cancer.Antioxidants are naturally occurring compounds and have the ability to get rid of these harmful free radicals. The body itself contains some antioxidants, but these are not sufficient and additional antioxidants have to come through what we consume. Fruits, vegetables, red wine and green tea are
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Green Tea
Fruits Vegetables, Heart Disease, Moderate Amounts
