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Health Benefits of Green Tea – Revealed by Scientific Studies
Throughout its long history, green tea has been associated with important health benefits. Recent studies point to evidence that these healing properties have a scientific basis. Much of the focus of such research has been on its antioxidants, particularly polyphenols known as Catechin. Regular consumption of green tea is believed to slow aging and promote weight loss. Researchers are also working to confirm these additional properties of green tea:

  • Enhancing immune function
  • Lowering LDL cholesterol levels
  • Increasing HDL cholesterol levels
  • Reducing blood pressure
  • Thinning the blood
  • Reducing the risk of a heart attack
  • Lowering the risk of stroke
  • Reducing the risk of cancer
  • Boosting longevity
  • Aiding digestion
  • Preventing dental cavities and gingivitis


    • If you want to know more about scientific study on effects of green tea and its component, here’s a huge list of reference materials.
    http://www.celestialseasonings.com/research/greentea/bib_research.php

    Fact Sheet from National Cancer Institute of U.S. National Institute of Health
    http://www.cancer.gov/newscenter/pressreleases/tea

    Why not eat Green Tea?

    Use Green Tea in Your Everyday Cooking.

    If you think green tea is only a beverage, you might be surprised to learn that in Japan, green tea is also eaten in dishes like.
    green tea noodle and green tea porridge. As people have become increasingly health conscious, cooking with green tea has become more popular among Japanese.
    Green tea mill and green tea processed specifically for cooking are available in the markets. Why not include green tea in your everyday cooking? You will reap these great benefits:

    Nutrition supplement

    Green tea is rich in beta-carotene, vitamin C , vitami E and more. Adding green tea to fish or meat dishes enriches food with many important nutrients.

    Prevents food poisoning

    It is believed that antibacterial effect of catechin prevents food poisoning. Following ancient Japanese wisdom, Sushi Bars have long served their customers rather strong green tea.

    Prevents food oxidization

    White-fleshed fishes such as mackerel and sardines are very good for us but perish quickly because they contain eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA). Cooking fish with green tea prevents the oxidization that causes spoiling.

    Deodorizing

    The deodorizing effect of catechin in green tea neutralizes the distinct odors in foods like fish and meat.

    Food coloring and flavoring
    Add green tea powder to food to get natural green color and flavor.
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    Why not eat Green Tea?
    Green Tea Recipe
    Green Tea Yogrut
    Green tea’s catechin helps the intestines’ function. Also good supplement of vitamin C.
    Ingredients: (2 servings) : 1 cup Plain Sugarless Yogurt
    2 Tbsps. Powdered Sugar
    2 tsps. Matcha (powdered green tea)
    1 tsp. Green Tea
    Instructions :
    1 Put green tea in a plastic bag and knead with hands to make it fine.
    2 Add a little water to Matcha and mix well to make a syrup.
    3 Add powdered sugar and green tea to yogurt.
    4 Serve in a cup with Maccha syrup.
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    Green Tea Dressing
    Green tea fortifies vitamins in vegetables and catechin’s anti-oxidization action keeps the dressing fresh.
    Ingredients: (2 servings) : 1 tsp. Matcha (powdered green tea)
    1/2 cup Olive Oil
    1/4 cup White wine vinegar
    Salt & Pepper
    1 tsp. Mustard
    Instructions : Mix all the ingredients in a bowl.
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    Green Tea Fried Rice
    Your fried rice becomes a healthy dish by adding green tea with beta carotene and vitamin C & E.
    Ingredients: (2 servings) : 1 cup Cooked Rice
    2 ounces Chopped Pork
    2 Tbsps. Chopped Carrot
    2 Tbsps. Chopped Onion
    2 Eggs     		2 tsps. Green Tea
    2 tsps. Minced Ginger
    1 tsp. Minced Garlic
    1 Tbsp. Vegetable Oil
    1 tsp. Soy Sauce
    Salt & Pepper
    Instructions :
    1 Chop pork, carrot and onion.
    2 Put green tea in a plastic bag and knead with hands to make it fine.
    3 Put oil in a pan and sauté garlic and pork.
    4 Add ginger, onion and carrot.
    5 Add cooked rice. Season with soy sauce, salt and pepper.
    6 Add green tea and beaten eggs. Stir fry with high heat.
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    Green Tea Pancakes
    Green tea flavored pancakes make your breakfast tasty and healthy.
    Ingredients: (2 servings) : 1/2 lb. Pancake Mix
    2 Tbsps. Matcha (Powdered Green Tea)
    2 Eggs
    3/4 cup Milk
    1 Tbsp. Butter
    Instructions :
    1 Mix pancake mix and powdered green tea.
    2 Add eggs and milk and mix well.
    3 Melt butter in a pan and make pancakes.

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