{"id":3087,"date":"2018-06-14T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2018-06-14T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/trifocusfitnessacademy.co.za\/green-tea-elixir-in-disguise\/"},"modified":"2024-11-14T10:06:47","modified_gmt":"2024-11-14T08:06:47","slug":"green-tea-elixir-in-disguise","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/trifocusfitnessacademy.co.za\/nutrition-blog\/green-tea-elixir-in-disguise\/","title":{"rendered":"Green tea: Elixir in Disguise"},"content":{"rendered":"

Tea.\u00a0 The stuff your aunty says will cure anything, from the Monday blues, to a bad case of the flu. Well, she\u2019s right, as long as she\u2019s talking about green tea. Green tea is one of the least processed forms of tea available. This means that the good chemicals that are naturally present in the tea leaves aren\u2019t removed in a factory.<\/p>\n

Green tea is something\u00a0 of an acquired taste, but you can always consume it as an iced tea <\/a>(flavoured with a small squeeze of lemon and a drop of honey, for example), to make it more flavourful and refreshing.\u00a0 And seeing as it has an impressive list of benefits, you really can\u2019t afford NOT to include it in your daily diet.<\/p>\n

Benefits of drinking green tea<\/h2>\n

1.\u00a0It boasts anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties
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Green tea is rich in polyphenols \u2013 an antioxidant micronutrient. In fact, green tea is widely regarded as the tea with the highest concentration of polyphenols. These act as antioxidants and anti-inflammatories<\/a> in the body; they actively reduce ageing in the body, by keeping harmful free radicals in check. And, as we\u2019ll explain in a minute, there is evidence that they are powerful anti-carcinogenics and heart health boosters.<\/p>\n

2.\u00a0It\u2019s anti-carcinogenic
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In lab tests, green tea appears to reduce the growth and development of cancer cells<\/a>. Enough said – drink up!<\/p>\n

3.\u00a0 It squashes cardiovascular diseases<\/h2>\n

It\u2019s probably those polyphenols again… Green tea drinkers are found to be far less likely to suffer from cardiovascular disease. In fact, they\u2019re also less likely to suffer from high cholesterol.<\/p>\n

4.\u00a0It\u2019s\u00a0 a brain booster<\/h2>\n

Green tea contains caffeine<\/a>. This stimulant is renowned for its role in the healthy function of the nervous system. It also prevents the onset of conditions like Alzheimers and Parkinson\u2019s Disease. The catechins in green tea, likewise, lower the risk of these diseases.<\/p>\n

Plus, green tea contains L-theanine, an amino acid that makes you feel good. So it\u2019s recommended as mood uplifter \u2013 a natural one! What\u2019s more, the L-theanine is shown to improve brain function, helping the different parts of the brain to work together.
\nOh, and did you know that green tea will prevent strokes, too?<\/p>\n

5.\u00a0It kills bacteria
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The catechins we mentioned a moment ago are also powerful anti-bacterial, so if your immune system is low, drink lots of green tea.<\/p>\n

6.\u00a0It prevents arthritis<\/h2>\n

The anti-inflammatory property of green tea is such that it prevents arthritis, keeping joints healthy.<\/p>\n

Nutrition is arguably the most powerful component in the pursuit of good health and longevity. Understanding what to eat and drink to become the best version of you, is essential.<\/p>\n

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