Green tea in your daily life
Hello people!!!
Currently we can find many types of tea on the market, but one of the most popular among them all is green tea.
In ancient times this tea was considered an exclusive product that was only consumed by the Chinese nobility due to the benefits and medicinal properties it contains.
Today, many people drink it as part of their daily diet, whether it's to take care of their weight, to improve their digestion or simply to relax.
In this post we will discuss its properties, benefits and contraindications and how to prepare a healthy and delicious tea at home.
Properties
This tea contains polyphenols, lutein, zeaxanthin, catechins, caffeine, tannins and vitamins A, C, E.
Benefits of the program
One of the main benefits of green tea is that it helps to lose weight, and this is because it helps to combat fluid retention and improve the functioning of metabolism, thanks to its excellent antioxidant and diuretic properties.
Many studies have shown that this tea also helps to relieve the brain, as it helps to improve memory, mental exhaustion, improves your mood and is beneficial when dealing with stress. Besides this, it is an ally to prevent cardiovascular diseases, as it helps to lower cholesterol and triglycerides.
Contraindications
Some effects of excessive drinking of green tea are: headache, nervousness, diarrhea, sleep disorders, irritability, high heart rate, dizziness, heartburn, confusion, among others. In addition, this tea is contraindicated when suffering from diseases such as: anxiety, glaucoma, heart problems, liver disease, anemia, bleeding, among others.
How to make a cup of green tea?
- In a cup of hot water, place a teabag or teaspoonful of the powder.
2. Cover the cup and let it stand for 5-8 minutes.
3. Strain and drink slowly as it cools down.
4. You can add ice to your green tea to make it refreshing and to keep warm better with an iced green tea.
Tell me, do you like green tea? How often do you drink it?
Hugs and kiss
Me encanta el té verde, no sabia que tenia tantas propiedades, voy a intentar tomarlo a diario, gracias excelente publicación.
gracias a ti, pruebalo espero que te ayude.