Monday, January 19, 2009

About Green Tea


About Green Tea

-Made from the leaves of Camellia Sinensis
-Originated in China but is popular in Oriental cultures
-Green tea was brought to Japan by Myōan Eisai, a Japanese Buddhist priest
-Consumption is China dates back to 4,000 years

Benefits of Green Tea

-Helps in combating free radical damage from the body's own metabolism, diet and from pollution
-Helps oxidize fat which helps in weight loss
-Helps increase sensitivity for insulin which is good for diabetics
-Helps in preventing metastasis of cancer cells
-Rich in antioxidants

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