August 31, 2013

2 Cups of Green Tea Every Day Away from Flu Risk 70%



Recent research shows drinking two cups of green tea every day can avoid the risk of people catching a cold by 70 percent.
To get the benefits of drinking 2 cups of green tea, there are several things to note.
1. A decoction of tea leaves better than tea in bags
Experts say the tea leaves are boiled in the form of the compound has a concentration of catechins and theanine which is higher than that brewed from tea bags. 

2. Tea brewed in hot water and long
Green tea for a long time at temperatures over 100 degrees Celsius to increase the concentration of catechin. 

3. Do not replace the other with green tea
Green tea has catechins and theanine levels of compounds of the highest compared to other types of tea for flu prevention. But if it had not have green tea in your inventory, white tea and oolong tea could be an alternative replacement. 

Other health benefits of drinking green tea:
1. Green tea is rich in antioxidants which help lower cholesterol and maintain blood pressure.
2. Drinking green tea could cure colds and coughs.
3. Green tea helps in strengthening the immune system to fight disease.
4. Green tea also acts as a bactericide and destroy the bacteria that cause plaque and tooth decay.
5. Green tea is rich in epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG), which is a powerful antioxidant and helps to prevent and destroy cancer cells.
6. Green tea is also known to prevent cardiovascular diseases like heart attacks and clogged arteries.
7. Green tea serves as penghalau stress and help relax the nerves.

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