Did you know that during the
Boston Tea Party, the tea that was dumped into the harbor was mostly Chinese
green tea? Well, this delightful beverage has been around for thousands of
years and has been part of the Chinese diet since the ancient times. Today, it
is highly appreciated for its advantages. As numerous studies have found out,
the Chinese diet green tea has a significant number of health benefits.
Origin and Background
As noted, Chinese green tea has
been around for thousands of year, approximately 4,000 years. Legend has it
that this delightful brew was discovered accidentally by a Chinese emperor. It
comes from the same plant, Camellia Sinensis, as traditional black tea and
oolong tea. And, for centuries, Chinese
medicine has used it to treat headaches, digestive problems, lack of energy,
and immune enhancement.
The Chinese diet green tea is
actually produced by steaming the fresh tea leaves at high temperatures,
leaving a significant part of the nutritional enzyme content intact. Unlike the
black and oolong tea, the green tea is never fermented. Instead, its leaves
bypass the fermenting process and steamed, baked or pan heated. The leaves are
rolled and those tightly rolled leaves have long been considered as a sign of
quality.
Chinese Diet Green Tea for Weight
Loss
One particular claim that linked
the Chinese green tea to diet is its being a miracle tea for weight loss. Well,
there is no such thing as a “miracle” weight loss food or drug though, but
several indications were revealed that Chinese green tea brings a number of
benefits to those trying to lose weight.
It was revealed that green tea
extracts are capable of reducing fat digestion by inhibiting digestive enzymes.
Other studies have shown that green tea has thermogenic properties, which are
probably brought on by the interaction between its caffeine content and
catechin polyphenols. As you may know, thermogenesis is the process of the body
burning fuel without making chemical energy.
Experts have said that of combined
with the other weight loss supplements or techniques, the Chinese green tea
could be an excellent addition to your diet.
Other Benefits
There are also other benefits
connected with the intake of Chinese diet green tea. One of those is the claim
that the polyphenols found in green tea have been shown to inhibit growth of
cancer cells. The polyphenols appear to block the formation of cancer-causing
compounds, and it is believed that the Chinese diet green tea has the greatest
benefit on cancers of the gastrointestinal tract.
The Chinese diet green tea
polyphenols are also powerful anti-oxidants. They are even more powerful than
vitamin C and vitamin E, and more powerful than that found in many fruits and
vegetables. The green tea itself contains vitamin C.
Further researches even found out
that the compounds in green tea stimulate immune system cells. In recent years,
research has shown that green tea may reduce the risk of heart disease and
stroke. It is even good for the teeth as it contain fluoride that helps fight
tooth decay.
Having said all these, I think
that now is the right time to brew up a bit of Chinese diet green teas for a
beneficial break in your day.
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