Teas have been enjoyed around the world since the beginning of time and are still only second to water as the most consumed beverage on the planet. The grassy aroma and taste of green tea is a favorite for curling up with a good book or chatting with a friend. Green tea has also enjoyed a long history as a medicinal tea used to address a variety of health problems in Ayurvedic and Chinese medicines. It was commonly used to rid the body of excess fluid and applied to wounds to control bleeding. Green tea's popularity as a detoxifying tea is mainly due to its high polyphenol content. Polyphenols go after free radicals in the body that cause damage contributing to the aging process and putting us at risk of disease. Green tea is made from unfermented leaves of the Camillia sinesis plant which grows in parts of Asia, Africa and the Middle East. By not fermenting the leaves, the rich polyphenols in the tea are protected.
In a study done at Newcastle University, it was demonstrated that green tea reduced the growth of tumor cells and reduced the trigger of Alzheimer's disease by binding toxic compounds that damage brain cells. Other studies point to green tea's ability to protect against sun damage and lower the risk of skin cancer. It has also been demonstrated that drinking 2-3 cups of green tea a day promotes fat burning, promotes healthy digestion, regulates blood sugar and body temperature and decreases the risk of heart disease and hypercholesterolemia. If you choose to drink green tea as part of a healthy body cleanse, be sure to select only high quality organic tea. You can also take green tea in a supplement form.
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