Benefits Of Greens

Question: Which has more health benefits: Green tea or chai tea? I tried chai tea the other day, and really like the taste (a lot more than green tea). I do usually have 2 to 4 cups of green tea a day. Is one better than the other, or are they pretty much the same as far as health benefits go?

Answer: EGCG is a potent antioxidant Epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG), an antioxidant found in green tea, is at least 100 more times more effective than vitamin C and 25 times more effective than vitamin E at protecting cells and DNA from damage believed to be linked to cancer, heart disease and other serious illnesses. This antioxidant has twice the benefits of resveratrol, found in red wine. Special Benefits of Green Tea * Reduces high blood pressure. Drinking green tea represses angiotensin II which leads to high blood pressure. * Lowers blood sugar. Green tea polyphenols and polysaccharides are effective in lowering blood sugar. * Fights cancer. There have been many studies that have shown that green tea catechins are effective at preventing cancer. Green tea also boosts the immune system because of its high concentrations of polyphenols and flavenoids. Source:

Question: Does milk in green tea really cancel out the good benefits of green tea? How about sugar? I herd somewhere that milk in your green tea actually reduces the health benefits. Is that true? And what about adding sugar and cinnamon? Is that ok? Since I herd the milk thing, I've only put 3 teaspoons of sugar and one teaspoon of cinnamon in it, is that fine?

Answer: Green tea is healthy plain. The milk and sugar won't cancel green tea's benefits, they just add their own problems (sugar isn't good & milk has fat). 3 tsp. of sugar is a lot for a cup of tea. The cinnamon is fine, as long as it's pure, not mixed with sugar. Cinnamon is also healthy. Try things like honey instead of sugar. Honey is a healthier food. It's not better than sugar for a diet or diabetes, but it has its own health advantages (and sugar has none). Lemon is a great addition to tea for flavor.

Question: What are the health benefits of green tea? I'm trying to live a more healthy lifestyle and I think I'm going to try green tea, but I want to know what the benefits are. Can it give you more energy? Because I think that's what I need.

Answer: getting THC out of your system =D

Question: What are the health benefits of Green Tea? I've been drinking green tea regularly for while now, usually i sweeten it with honey.. What are the health benefits of green tea? Someone told me that it has many health benefits, what are they?

Answer: I first started drinking Green Tea about 2 years ago after I heard about it from an aunt (with Chinese family how could I not?) and really like the taste now. At first I used to add the water boiling and it would be soo bitter but if you add it a minute after boiling the taste is so fresh and delicate, but I can't stand it with anything sweet! Drinking green tea has many health benefits, for one it is full of antioxidants that keep the immune system working well. I hardly ever got sick or had colds before but I am told it should help people boost their immune systems, just as eating a diet rich in vegetables and fruit would add more antioxidants and vitamins into the diet and have notable health benefits. Believe it or not rubbing green tea bags on your face after dipping in hot (not boiling) water really clears up acne and skin imperfections. Just don't let your neighbours see you doing it. GAH.

Question: What are the benefits of green and white teas? I do know a little about tea and I drink both of those, pretty much daily, because of the health benefits. I was wondering if someone could let me know the full health benefits of each one? For example, that green tea can help with weight loss and that white tea is generally helpful to keeping your skin healthy. What are others? Lots of information and detail would be great, and if you have any sources, let me know! Thanks in advance! :)

Answer: Today, scientific research in both Asia and the west is providing hard evidence for the health benefits long associated with drinking green tea. There is also research indicating that drinking green tea lowers total cholesterol levels, as well as improving the ratio of good (HDL) cholesterol to bad (LDL) cholesterol. White tea may have profound power against cancer-causing cells and against many different types of cancer, such as colon, prostate, and stomach cancers. t helps lower high blood pressure and maintain a healthy one. By promoting strong and healthy blood vessels, white tea guards against the ravages of stroke.White tea is a natural killer of bacteria and viruses. The antioxidants so abundant in white tea tone the entire immune system, providing protection against a variety of invaders and a wide range of diseases.

Question: What are other benefits of green tea? Green teas in general are known to wash out excess oil from the body (most especially when it's still hot). What if it turns cold after a few hours, is it still effective? What are other benefits of drinking green tea everyday? But doesn't green tea make your teeth yellowish?

Answer: relax your mind..give you serenity..herbal benefis fo your body..using it to treat everything from headaches to depression....to sum up, here are just a few medical conditions in which drinking green tea is reputed to be helpful: * cancer * rheumatoid arthritis * high cholesterol levels * cariovascular disease * infection * impaired immune function Green tea can even help prevent tooth decay! Just as its bacteria-destroying abilities can help prevent food poisoning, it can also kill the bacteria that causes dental plaque. Meanwhile, skin preparations containing green tea - from deodorants to creams - are starting to appear on the market.Green tea's ability to fight cancer is even more potent and varied than scientists suspected, research suggests...hope this can help ya'!

Question: What is a good green tea to drink if I don't like the taste but like the health benefits? I like the health benefits of green tea, but I've never really liked the taste of tea. I'm willing to try it again though, but I'd like to know a brand of green tea that is a good one that you think non-tea lovers will enjoy.

Answer: I like Arizona Green Tea with plum.

Question: Will flavored green tea still have all the same benefits? I just bought different flavors of green tea (official tea leaves, not the tea bags). With these teas being flavored will I still get the benefits plain green tea has to offer?

Answer: Yes, You will still receive all the benefits of normal green tea and possibly a few more if your teas are flavored with other herbs. i.e Mint, Bits of Apple, Oranges... Mind you this is only if they have the actually plant leaf/fruit in them and not some syrup/extract thing. But never the less you are still getting all the benefits. Cheers,

Question: Will the health benefits of Green tea such as weight loss increase with longer steeping time? In other words, will stronger Green tea give more health benefits?

Answer: Losing weight can improve your sleep, especially if you begin an exercise program. If you're overweight or obese, then it can help with sleep problems such as sleep apnea

Question: What are the benefits of drinking Green Tea? Is it true that it helps increase metabolism? If so, is there a specific amount or specific time (like before or after a meal, or twice a day with once in the morning and once before you go to bed) in order for this to occur with the desirable results. I'm also curious as to the other benefits that Green Tea provides - not just the metabolism thing.

Answer: Green Tea provides many antioxidants that improves your immune system and Metabolism

Question: what is the best green tea to buy for the most health benefits.WHat common stores carry it? I was reading the yahoo health article which spoke of the many benefits of green tea. But I also know there are a lot of scams going on about health foods.

Answer: Did it mention that you have to drink masses of the stuff to get the benefits? lol You would be better taking a capsule of green tea extract which can be bought in health shops.

Question: Benefits of green tea in weight loss- what if you add honey? I've read in numerous publications that green tea aids in burning fat for weight loss- are these benefits at all negated if you add a serving (1 TBSP) of honey to your drink?

Answer: Not really, honey can actually paradoxically lose weigh, the carbs in honey are one of the easiest to assimilate in the body. Besides that the more beneficial reason (according to me) is that honey is NOt empty calories.

Question: Do you find the benefits of Green Tea a little beyond the truth or has it worked for you? Many people say that it boosts motabolism, can be used for weight loss, and it has many other benefits as well. What do you think?

Answer: Green tea is more of a long term drink, you'll not see immediate affects, the anti-oxidants in the tea are said to aid against cancer

Question: Am I still getting some good health benefits of green tea even though I only drink it once a day? I have been doing some research and keep coming across people that say 2-3 cups is the only way to get the health benefits. Is this true? I don't really have the time or like it enough to drink it that many times a day. I just have it at breakfast and thats about it.

Answer: Tea is one of those foods whose benefits must be weighed against its risks. Whether you call them tannins, polyphenols, or antioxidants, the chemicals in tea can do harm as well as good. Drink as much as you want to drink, enjoy the taste, and don't worry about it.

Question: Does iced green tea have same health benefits as hot green tea? Do the health benefits of green tea change if I chose to make iced green tea? I'd like to start drinking homemade iced green tea with lemon (no sugar) more often.

Answer: Iced drinks make your body work harder, because it has to restore the body temperature back to normal range, in addition to digesting whatever you have consumed. Therefore it is best to consume green tea at close to body temperature, if you want to have the optimum health benefit. Iced green tea is a refreshing drink on it's own, but shouldn't be combined with food. Also after having food it is not advisable to drink iced drink. This is because when taking icy drink with food it will solidify the oil staff in the blood vessel. It is best to take warm water after food or the warm tea.

Question: Will I still reap the same benefits of green tea if I add a little honey to it to sweeten it up? I read that honey has some nutritional value also, so if I add honey to green tea, will it cause any detriment to the overall nutritional benefits of the tea?

Answer: Add the honey, the green tea benefits are from flavenoids and other phytochemicals which won't be affected!