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Health See other Health Articles Title: Green tea health benefits TEHRAN (FNA)- There are six good reasons for drinking green tea instead of other beverages. 1) Boost your metabolism. Drinking green tea may increase your metabolism and reduce body fat and weight itll also help to keep you hydrated, which is vital for maintaining your metabolism. 2) More benefits than your diet cola. Think diet means better? Think again. Guzzling diet versions of fizzy drinks can increase the risk of type 2 diabetes in women by a huge 60 per cent, according to a new study by the National Institute of Health and Medical Research in France. Its thought that aspartame, the artificial sweetener used in diet soda, has a similar negative effect on blood glucose to the sucrose used in ordinary soft drinks. Swap your can of (diet or regular) cola for a cup of green tea for a beverage with health benefits. 3) Reduce risk your of stoke. Sipping on a cup of green tea every day could slash the risk of stroke by up to a third, according to the latest large-scale study. Well pop the kettle on for that! 4) The fat burner. This waist-trimming tea is crammed with antioxidants called catechins and just enough caffeine to give you a buzz without leaving you wired. A study published in the journal Obesity found that EGCG, a powerful compound in the brew, helped slow down weight gain even when combined with a high fat diet. 5) Better runs. Brew up a cup of green tea for faster, longer runs. Research from Colorado State University found that the teas main antioxidant, EGCG, can improve your V02 max a measure of how efficiently your body uses oxygen. 6) Memory aid. Green tea doesnt just help your heart and ward off wrinkles. A pot of the fragrant Chinese brew can also help sharpen your memory. A study by the Third Military Medical University in China found EGCG, an antioxidant compound found in tea, helps to improve cognitive function by boosting the generation of neural progenitor cells. Post Comment Private Reply Ignore Thread
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