Britain is notoriously a tea drinking nation, but there are still a lot we are yet to learn about tea. Drinking the right blend of tea at the right time can provide ample health benefits for everyone.
Drinking tea may not be the most obvious choice for an effective way to lose weight but research and studies conducted shows that it does, particular certain types of tea. Most teas are derived from the same plant, the Camellia Sinensis first originating from Asia but are also found in places such as India, China, Indonesia and Korea.
Green and White teas are well known for their "thermogenic" properties, this means the body temperature raises slightly to burn more calories. In Chinese medicine these teas are frequently used to detoxify, refresh and bring balance to the immune system.
Organic Green tea is prepared from the leaves of the Camellia Sinensis plant, without the help from any artificial fertilizer or pesticide. It has a very abundant supply of powerful antioxidants, containing Flavonoids, Polyphenols, Catechins and the compound EGCG (Epigallocatechin Gallate). (Catechins and EGCG being the two most important ingredients of Green Tea.) It also boasts many vitamins and minerals such as A, B, C, D, E, K and manganese to name just a few.
Green tea helps to control weight gain by lowering the level of LDL cholesterol and helps to boost your metabolic rate. It contains caffeine which helps with fat oxidation and is also a great appetite suppressant meaning you will consume less food and therefore fewer calories! Green tea has detoxifying properties and helps to protect your DNA by guarding against free radicals which would then lead to cellular damage.
White tea, (its namesake is given due to the silver fuzz that covers the buds of the plant which then turns the tea white as it dries) helps control the blood cholesterol levels which is one problem that attributes to obesity and weight gain. It also helps to decrease the growth of fat cells on the human body and slowly destroys the existing cells. It is made from the under developed tea leaves that are picked before the buds have fully opened has Anti-Viral and Anti Bacterial effects. It helps to slow down the growth of Bacteria that can lead to Staphylococcus infections, dental cavities and even Pneumonia.
It was also discovered that white tea has an even stronger antibacterial effect on human pathogenic viruses than even Green tea. White tea even helps prevent DNA damage caused by the suns rays. With its large amount of antioxidants it is even suggested it can help prevent premature ageing. There are many different varieties of White tea depending on the amount of leaves or buds included in the mixture but you can gain many health benefits from White tea.
There are many different teas that we can choose from, one of the best available is called Tava Tea, it offers users a unique blend of the very best Chinese teas that will enhance weight loss, along with offering many other health inducing benefits.
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