6 Reasons to Drink Green Tea

The good news about green tea is getting hard to overlook that even devoted coffee drinkers are beginning to sip mugs of the delicate brew. It would not be surprising if the daily dose of disease fighting , inflammation-reducing antioxidants long associated with heart protection – would be enough motivation, you will see that there is even more to come.  Lots more.

CUT YOUR CANCER RISK
The potent antioxidants known as polyphenols help the body to fight against cancer cells and control the formation of new blood vessels tumors need to grow. There are many studies that have shown that there is a reduction of the risk of breast ,stomach, esophagus, colon, and /or prostate cancer  in people

SOOTHE YOUR SKIN
If you get a cut, scrape, or bite soak a cotton pad in it. The tea acts like a natural antiseptic that eliminates itching and swelling. It also works on blemishes, sunburns, even puffy eyelids. In addition, they have found that green tea can help block sun-triggered skin cancer whether you drink it or apply it on your skin.

STEADY YOUR BLOOD PRESSURE
Green tea can help to keep your blood pressure at a normal level.   By drinking just a half a cup of green tea a day you are 50% less likely to develop hypertension than non-drinkers. Once again, this is the case because of the polyphenols (especially one known as ECGC). They help keep blood vessels from contracting and raising blood pressure.

PROTECT YOUR MEMORY OR YOUR MOM’S
Green tea may also keep the brain from turning fuzzy. Did you know that older adults who drink at least 2 cups a day are half as likely to develop cognitive problems as those who drink less or don’t  drink green tea at all.  The reason is that green tea is full of antioxidants , which fight the free-radical damage to brain nerves evident  in Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s.

STAY YOUNG
When your arteries are young and healthy, you are considered young and healthy. Your body will not build up plaque if you drink about 10 ounces of green tea a day. The green tea will keep your body from absorbing artery-clogging fat and cholesterol. Avoiding plaque will decrease your chances of having  heart disease and stroke.  It will keep you young and you’ll have more energy.

LOSE WEIGHT
Green tea speeds up your body’s calorie-burning process .  It also helps your body get rid of toxins, waste, and fat.  In addition, it helps you to control your appetite. How great is that!

Sunrider International has created a nutritious whole food beverage called Calli Tea.  It has green as well as black tea, which makes it even  more beneficial.  It is concentrated and delicious.