What is the first thing you reach for in the morning when you get out of bed?
If you're like most people, your favorite morning beverage is probably coffee or tea. It is hotly debated which of these drinks is the best drink for breakfast, but the fact is that both have very useful properties. For example, coffee is a great source of antioxidants, so it could protect you from diabetes.
Still, tea lovers seem to be a little more right after all, especially when their favorite drink is green. A recent study conducted at Columbia University's Medical Center suggests that consuming green tea extract could improve the condition in women with breast cancer.
Although it is too early to conclude that green tea can prevent cancer, it seems that an increasing number of studies are going in that direction. While we wait for their results, we can look back at what we already know about green tea.
Here are some health benefits of consuming green tea:
#Healthier heart - Green tea is filled with strong oxidants that could lower your blood pressure. Feel free to add a little lemon to a cup of green tea for an extra amount of vitamin C, which will help your body absorb antioxidants.
# More power - Scientists have discovered that consuming green tea extract can increase endurance by almost 24 percent!
# Lean body - Some antioxidants, present in green tea, are a real weapon against belly fat.
# Allergy relief - Japanese researchers have discovered that an ingredient called EGCG, an antioxidant found in large quantities in green tea, could strengthen your immune system and protect you from various allergies.
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