{"id":16516,"date":"2016-12-26T07:05:03","date_gmt":"2016-12-26T06:05:03","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/amazingy.com\/magazine\/?p=16516"},"modified":"2017-05-24T11:08:21","modified_gmt":"2017-05-24T09:08:21","slug":"go-green-tea","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/amazingy.com\/magazine\/go-green-tea\/","title":{"rendered":"Go Green (Tea)!"},"content":{"rendered":"

Around a year ago, I made a life-changing decision. I decided to go green and to get myself completely off the coffee train. At first, I was so deep into my java addiction that I found green tea to be extremely weak, feeling that it had almost no effect on me. But I knew I needed to stop drinking coffee because I was having significant trouble sleeping, so I pushed through. After a couple months, I began to really love drinking my daily morning cup of green tea. No, it didn\u2019t elicit the same excitement that the smell of a cup of coffee does, but it touched someplace deeper in me, reassuring my soul. Ok, I know that sounds super cheesy, but there is something very ritualistic about drinking green tea. Also, the caffeine doesn\u2019t affect you in the same way. It doesn\u2019t give you the same crazy jitters that an espresso shot would, but, rather, it slowing seeps into you, like daylight in the early morning.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Now, I really couldn\u2019t be more enthusiastic about green tea, enjoying in between 3-6 cups daily. I honestly find that it gives me a good and steady source of energy without keeping me up at night. I recently wrote an article detailing the health benefits to drinking coffee, but seeing as I kicked that habit, I decided to elucidate the many benefits to green tea drinking as well.<\/p>\n

Green tea has been used medicinally throughout Asia for thousands of years. Apparently, it\u2019s healthier than black tea due to the way it\u2019s processed: black tea is fermented during its processing, but green tea avoids that, allowing it to retain its antioxidants and poly-phenols\u2014the two substances that play largely into its medicinal attributes.<\/p>\n

I\u2019ve composed a list of green teas many merits. Keep in mind that not all of these are proven with 100% scientific certainty, so take everything in with a grain of salt.<\/p>\n

1. It provides a relaxing ritual<\/h3>\n

Like I mentioned above, I find drinking a cup of green tea every morning very centering. Afterward, I always feel more balanced and ready for the day, without the over-excitement of caffeine jitters that coffee gives me. It\u2019s not just me who thinks so: in Japan, they have been performing tea ceremonies<\/a> (called Chanoyu, a choreographed ritual of preparing matcha) since the 12th century. And that\u2019s only one of many tea ceremonies that exist worldwide.<\/p>\n

2. Promotes a healthy heart<\/h3>\n

Research has shown a reduced risk of cardiovascular disease and stroke through regular consumption of green tea. The Harvard Heart <\/a>letter released an article reporting that \u201cA study of 40,530 Japanese adults found that participants who drank more than five cups of green tea a day had a 26% lower risk of death from heart attack or stroke\u201d. A lower risk was also found with coronary artery disease\u2014the people who drank the most green tea were 28% less likely to develop the condition. It also has been shown to significantly lower cholesterol. Now those are some pretty good stats against some pretty undesirable situations!<\/p>\n

3. Weight Managing Drink<\/h3>\n

Green tea will not magically make you lose weight. However, it can really help as a weight management drink<\/a>. The tea contains EGCG (Epigallocatechin gallate) which acts as an active ingredient to boost your metabolism. The moderate amount of caffeine in the tea will also instigate digestion and moderate your appetite, in the same way that coffee does. Also, think about it this way: if you substitute a couple cups of green tea for the boost you might normally get from an afternoon soda, over the course of a year, you will significantly reduce your caloric intake. It essentially results in the equivalent of losing 7 kg in the course of a year.<\/p>\n

4. Memory and Lowered Risk of Alzheimer’s Disease<\/h3>\n

The same compound I mentioned above, EGCG has been shown to increase the working memory <\/a>in healthy people. The studies that were done were on a small scale, but since them, interest is growing in the potential cognitive benefits of green tea consumption. In terms of Alzheimer\u2019s disease, green tea can\u2019t prevent it, but it can potentially delay the onset of it<\/a>. Yet again, this compound EGCG can bind to beta amyloid proteins, which prevents formations of plaques that are thought to cause the disease.<\/p>\n

5. Dental Health<\/h3>\n

Research has also found that routine consumption of green tea is good for your teeth and gums<\/a>. Green tea has anti-bacterial and anti-inflammatory properties that sanitize the mouth are reduce the risk for inflammations in the gums. You can even make your own toothpaste<\/a> out of green tea extract and baking soda! Plus, it\u2019s antibacterial nature keeps your breath smelling fresh.<\/p>\n

6. Skincare<\/h3>\n

Green tea contains extremely powerful antioxidant properties<\/a>, and, as you might know, antioxidants are those agents that counteract the impact of free radicals (by-products of the body that can cause cellular damage over time). Also, green tea\u2019s anti-inflammatory nature means it could reduce dermal irritations.<\/p>\n

So really what\u2019s not to love? Even if we can only speculate regarding some of these medicinal impacts, the nutritional benefits remain are definite. If not for any of the aforementioned reasons, try drinking green tea to see how it impacts your energy levels throughout the day. Perhaps it\u2019s time to have a bit of a coffee or energy drink detox.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Drinking Tips:<\/h3>\n

-Add a lemon to help your body absorb the antioxidants contained within the tea
\n-Ideally, brew the tea in 82 degree Celsius
\n-Only soak the tea bag for 3 minutes, longer will lead to a bitter taste and an upset stomach<\/p>\n

Do you enjoy green tea? Do you want to try it out now? Let me know in the comments below.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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