I’m a big fan of Green Tea, it is rich in antioxidants and known for it’s numerous health properties. Below is a brief overview of how Green tea  can enhance your health and fitness.

Green tea helps us shed unwanted kilos by helping to:
1.    Increase our metabolism (burn more calories/kilojoules throughout the day).
2.    Increase our body’s ability to burn fat (fat oxidation).

While some of green tea’s effect on our metabolism is known to come from the caffeine it contains, green tea doesn’t have as much caffeine as coffee but helps the body burn more energy than coffee.

As well as helping us to lose weight, green tea is believed to have many other health benefits:
•    Reduce our risk of developing many forms of cancer.
•    Inhibit the growth of cancer cells.
•    Lower total cholesterol levels.
•    Improve the ratio of good (HDL) cholesterol to bad (LDL) cholesterol.
•    Help reduce the risk and treat rheumatoid arthritis.
•    Reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease.
•    Helps to strengthen the immune system
•    Help prevent tooth decay.
•    Eliminating free radicals within the body
•    Works to normalise blood pressure levels
•    Helps to fight bacteria and viruses
•    Improves the condition of the intestines by blocking bad bacteria and increasing levels of good bacteria
•    Helps to detoxify the body
•    Helps to stabilise diabetes
•    Slows the ageing process

In order to enjoy these health benefits and others, researchers recommend drinking green tea on a regular basis.

In fact, many recommend drinking between 5 and 10 cups per day to get the full benefits from drinking green teas.

Remember if you have any questions or are concerned about your health always seek advice from a health professional 🙂