This weeks change is to simply to drink Green Tea. The aim would be to drink 2-3 cups a day but if you are a coffee or black tea-holic then maybe slowly ease yourself in and start with 1 a day.
Do not drink Green Tea on an empty stomach! It will make you feel nauseous so make sure you eat something first.
Here are some reasons to drink Green Tea:
- Increases Fat Burning and Improves Physical Performance.
- Antioxidants in Green Tea May Lower Your Risk of Various Types of Cancer.
- Protects Your Brain in Old Age, Lowering Your Risk of Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s Disease.
- Lowers Your Risk of Type II Diabetes.
- Reduces bad cholesterol in the blood and improves the ratio of good cholesterol to bad cholesterol.
- Reduces the risk of high blood pressure.
- Can aid depression and stress - Theanine is an amino acid naturally found in tea leaves provides a relaxing and tranquilizing effect.
-Anti-viral and Anti-bacterial which kills Bacteria Improves Dental Health and Lowers Your Risk of Infection.
- Slows ageing and improves quality of your skin.
You can see more details
here on the numerous benefits of green tea.
Now I don't think I need to say much more do I? If they aren't enough reasons to start I'm not sure what is.
I recommend drinking Organic if possible and flavoured green tea is ok just make sure there is no added sugar. I like to squeeze some fresh lemon into mine as well. This also boosts the powers of the green tea as well as making it taste nice!
Fresh tea leaves are ideal but shop bought bags are a good way to start.
As always, any questions just ask!
