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The health benefits of green tea have been praised for centuries. Studies have shown that drinking green tea may have a positive impact on skin health, help with weight loss and reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease. According to a report by the International Institute for Sustainable Development, tea is the second most consumed beverage in the world, after water. All teas, except herbal teas, are brewed from the dried leaves of the Camellia sinensis shrub. The level of oxidation of the leaves determines the type of tea. Green tea is made from unoxidised leaves and is one of the least processed teas. As a result, it contains the highest amount of antioxidants and beneficial polyphenols. Health benefits People use green tea in traditional Chinese and Indian medicine to control bleeding and heal wounds, aid digestion, improve heart and mental health, and to regulate body temperature. Studies have shown that green tea may have positive effects on weight loss, liver disease, type 2 dia...

From weight loss to improved digestion, these are some of the possible benefits of green tea that research has shown. Green tea is arguably one of the most well-known superfoods, but how much do you know about what's in your cup? What is green tea? Green tea is made from the leaves of the Camellia sinensis plant, just like all other non-herbal teas. However, unlike black and oolong teas, green tea is less processed because it is made by steam drying. The delicate processing technique is thought to be one of the reasons green tea is so rich in nutrients and antioxidants - all of which may provide a range of health benefits. In fact, according to the National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health (NCCIH), green tea has been used in medical practice in China and Japan for centuries. While you may have heard a lot of discussion about the benefits of green tea, the NCCIH notes that much of the evidence is not conclusive and more research is needed. New York City-based Megan Ca...