In Ancient China, Green Tea was called “The Elixir of Youth”. Of course, we don’t believe anymore that a cup of tea could make you young forever. However, it does have some undeniable benefits. It can improve your life from every single point of view, and you get to enjoy the great taste in the process. Here are some good reasons why you should drink Green Tea more often:
- It will transform your skin. If you don’t believe this, take a look at your cosmetic products. Most of them have Green Tea extract in composition, and for good reasons. The nutrients that are present in every cup of Green tea will prevent your cells from damaging. This means that every time you drink it, you help your skin to fight against all the dust, bacteria and dirt that fills our pores every day. Have you ever tried to wash your face with Green Tea before? Believe me, you will look better than ever.
- It helps you ditch the extra weight. Even if you are not trying to lose weight, this is still a great benefit. The amount of antioxidants that you will find in Green Tea is not present in any other drink, and this will help your body burn the fat faster. You will keep yourself fit and slim without too much effort, and a cup of tea after a heavy meal with prevent any digestive problems. Make an experiment, and drink Green Tea 2-3 times per day, for two weeks. You will notice how your metabolism will speed up, and you will not feel sleepy after every meal.
- It can replace coffee. When you drink coffee, you instantly wake up. However, too much coffee can cause heart and stomach problems, not to mention destroying your teeth. Well, Green Tea does the same thing as coffee, but without the bad stuff. It contains enough caffeine to wake you up in the morning, but you don’t have to worry about your blood pressure rising after more than two cups.
- It makes you happy. Before you laugh, there is actually a scientific explanation for this. Green Tea contains something called L-theanine that can prevent anxiety. It will also force your body to produce dopamine, which will make you feel calm and confident. Even for this reason alone, Green Tea is amazing. Come on, who doesn’t need a boost of confidence from once in a while?