Green Tea

Ben e fi t s
Antioxidants to
the Rescue!
Anna N Shikale
201408896
13BALS
Green tea is a type of
tea that is made
from Camellia
sinensis leaves that
have not undergone
the same withering
and oxidation
process used to
make oolong and
black tea.
Green tea comes from the
same plant family as
Oolong tea and
black tea.

Among the three, green teas

have the least level of
oxidization.
Types of green tea

Green tea is available in many types,

including:
bottled and sweetened with sugar
or an artificial sweetener
in single tea bags
as loose-leaf
in instant-powder
green tea supplements, which are
sold in capsule form or liquid extracts
 It is the
mildest form
of tea, with no
bitter taste.
This tasty tea
also packs a
nice heaping of
health benefits!
Green Tea
Benefits
1 A c t s as an
Antioxidant.
1 A c t s as an
Antioxidant.

A daily cup helps to remove free

radicals and slightly decreases the
chance of getting diseases such as
cancer, stroke, and diabetes.
2 Makes y o u
Smarter
2 Makes y o u
Smarter

Those regularly consumed a cup of

green tea daily have a lower rate of
mental decline.
3 H e a l t h y Bones
3 H e a l t h y Bones

Green tea drinkers have a better

bone mineral density (BMD) than
nondrinkers according to studies.
4 H e a l t h y Te e t h
4 H e a l t h y Te e t h

The antioxidant catechin found in

green teas has been shown to
destroy bacteria found in the teeth.
5 F i g h t s Diabetes
5 F i g h t s Diabetes

Diabetic patientstaking both

hyperglycemic medication and
regularly drinking green tea have lower
blood sugar levels than those simply
taking hyperglycemic medication.
 Decreases
6 a n x i e t y and
reduces stress.
 Decreases
6 a n x i e t y and
reduces stress.

Green tea blocks the

neurotransmitter GABA, which is
well known as a cause of anxiety.
7 Boosts
Met a b o l i s m
7 Boosts
Met a b o l i s m

The polyphenols contained in green

tea have been shown to help block
the enzymes that build fat.
8 F i g h t s Cancer.
8 F i g h t s Cancer.

Regular consumption of green tea

has shown to reduce the risk of
certain cancers by 20-60%.
 Conclusion
In order to feel better, lose
weight and lower your risk of
chronic diseases, then you
might want to consider making
green tea a regular part of your
life.
 Thank you!!!!!

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