It
is a Well-Known fact around the globe that green tea, especially organic green tea, is possibly one of the healthiest beverages available for
consumption on a daily basis. Consuming at least two to three cups of green tea
is known to positively affect one’s health, both physically and mentally.
Green
tea is derived from the Camellia sinensis shrub, the same shrub which provides
black tea, white tea and oolong tea. Organic green tea is produced by minimal
oxidation and avoidance of fermentation of the leaves, giving green tea its
distinct flavour and enabling it to retain most of its nutrients. While it is
commonly known that consuming green tea is beneficial for health, here some of
the nutrients of the
best organic green tea available.
1.
Zero calories:
Organic
green tea is best when consumed with plain warm water, without the addition of
any form of sweeteners. This method of consumption ensures that you are
consuming a calorie-free beverage, thus cutting down on your daily intake of
excess calories while keeping your body adequately hydrated.
2. Polyphenol content:
Organic
green tea is naturally rich in polyphenols such as flavonoids and catechins.
These nutrients are responsible for reduction of the formation of free radicals
in the body. Free radicals are attributed towards ageing and in contributing
towards a number of diseases. Consuming polyphenol-rich green tea on a daily
basis thus protects the body from damage, even at the cellular and molecular
levels.
3.
Antioxidant power:
Organic
green tea is the quintessential antioxidant powerhouse, providing more
antioxidants per cup than any other beverage. Organic green tea is particularly
rich in the antioxidant compound Epigallocatechin Gallate, better known as
EGCG.
4.
Vitamins and Minerals:
A
rich source of manganese, organic green tea also contains other health boosting
minerals such as zinc, selenium and chromium. It also contains good amounts of
vitamins such as Vitamin A, Vitamin D, Vitamin E, Vitamins B and B5, Vitamin H
and Vitamin K.
5.
Caffeine content:
Although
it does not contain as much caffeine as coffee, organic green tea contains
enough amount of caffeine to stimulate the body without the jittery
after-effects that coffee offers. Caffeine from green tea can improve one’s
mood, vigilance, memory and reaction time.
6.
Amino acid storehouse:
Organic green tea is rich in the amino acid L-theanine which is known to cross the
blood-brain barrier and increase the activity of the inhibitory
neurotransmitter GABA which counteracts anxiety and its effects. Therefore,
green tea is often recommended to lessen one’s anxiety levels and to promote a
sense of calmness and reduce stress levels. The theanine content is also
attributed to increasing dopamine and alpha wave production in the brain.
Recent studies have shown that the caffeine and theanine combination present in
green tea have a sort of synergetic effect in the body, causing an improvement
in the functioning of the brain.
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