Green tea: beneficial and harmful properties

Tea is the most famous and popular drink in the world. In Russia, most people prefer to drink only black tea, without realizing that green tea has much more beneficial health properties.

In general, the main difference between green tea and others is that its leaves do not undergo the oxidation process. This means that it practically cannot undergo any processing: the crop is sorted, dried and rolled without being introduced to other stages of production. Therefore, it contains much more beneficial substances than other teas, especially black tea.

The Fashion Vibes editors have tried all kinds of green tea (yes, there are such people, too) to tell you whether it has any health benefits and who it’s definitely not suitable for. We also learned how to brew tea correctly and how much to drink to lose weight.

Composition of green tea

Green tea contains about 500 useful elements, from calcium and magnesium to vitamins of various groups. Now you understand why it is best to stock up on natural tea leaves for colds? But in addition, green tea contains caffeine and even theobromine, which helps the body get rid of excess fluid and aids in weight loss. But more on that later.

Useful properties of green tea

It improves brain function. If you’ve been searching for something to replace your morning coffee for a long time, take a closer look at green tea. It stimulates the functioning of the brain due to caffeine, which affects the production of the happiness hormone. Green tea is also responsible for the production of adenosine, a substance that keeps the nervous system healthy. And all of this affects mental health and brain function.

It promotes weight loss. Green tea is the main drink for all people losing weight. The caffeine in its composition helps the body obtain energy from fats. This speeds up the metabolism and normalizes the metabolism. So, if you drink green tea regularly, you can forget about puffiness in the morning.

Green tea treats psoriasis. And a number of other skin diseases. For example, acne, dermatitis and even herpes. Since green tea contains a large amount of antioxidants, a rapid renewal of the skin occurs thanks to them. And by the way, this has been proven by scientists.

It reduces the possibility of getting cancer. Green tea is not a cure for cancer, but researchers have found that it reduces the risk of cancer. Studies have shown that significantly less cancer is detected in countries where green tea is consumed regularly.

It slows down aging. Another pleasant benefit of drinking green tea to the body is that it slows down aging. Due to the presence of antioxidants mentioned above, the aging process slows down, the immune system is strengthened and physical activity increases. Meanwhile, it can be thought that the secret of the longevity of the Chinese, who are the real enthusiasts of green tea, has been revealed.

Contraindications

Although green tea has many beneficial properties, in rare cases it can harm human health. For example, it is not recommended to drink it in the evening because large amounts of caffeine can cause sleep problems. Those who often experience anxiety in daily life should also be careful because drinking can make the situation worse. It is also not recommended to drink green tea during pregnancy.

How to brew and drink green tea correctly?

The recommended temperature for brewing green tea leaves is 60-80 degrees, depending on the variety. It is better to pay attention to the manufacturer’s recommendations indicated on the packaging. However, if you buy tea by weight, keep the temperature at 80 degrees. Also, do not leave the brew for more than five minutes. Green tea that is too strong loses its beneficial properties and taste.

Experts recommend drinking tea without sugar and with lemon. But it is better to avoid milk in tea. By the way, you should not use tea leaves more than once; In this way, both its taste and all its beneficial elements are lost.

Properties of green tea for weight loss

It dulls the feeling of hunger. Sometimes it is difficult to distinguish between real hunger and deceptive brain signals. So, if you want to snack again after a full meal, drink a cup of green tea. It will dull the feeling of false hunger.

Natural diuretic. As we said before, green tea removes not only excess fluid from the body, but also waste and toxins.

Don’t just rely on tea. If you have set a goal to lose weight, this does not mean that you can only drink dessert with tea. Green tea for weight loss works only in combination with proper and balanced nutrition and physical activity.