{"id":253,"date":"2019-09-01T00:59:02","date_gmt":"2019-09-01T00:59:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/patrickcarpen.com\/nutrition-fitness-medicine\/?page_id=253"},"modified":"2019-09-01T00:59:04","modified_gmt":"2019-09-01T00:59:04","slug":"the-health-benefits-of-green-tea","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/patrickcarpen.com\/nutrition-fitness-medicine\/the-health-benefits-of-green-tea\/","title":{"rendered":"The Health Benefits of Green Tea"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"426\" src=\"https:\/\/patrickcarpen.com\/nutrition-fitness-medicine\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/297\/2019\/09\/54e3d7464d50ae14ea898675c6203f78083edbe354537840712f7a_640_tea.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-254\" srcset=\"https:\/\/patrickcarpen.com\/nutrition-fitness-medicine\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/297\/2019\/09\/54e3d7464d50ae14ea898675c6203f78083edbe354537840712f7a_640_tea.jpg 640w, https:\/\/patrickcarpen.com\/nutrition-fitness-medicine\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/297\/2019\/09\/54e3d7464d50ae14ea898675c6203f78083edbe354537840712f7a_640_tea-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As humans, we often look far for things that are close by. In fact, we often search the world over for things that are right in own backyards! Or should I say, we often scour the air for something that lies right under our noses!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Nature has gifted us with some many miracle working substances that have been discovered so long ago that they are often forgotten. Reintroducing&#8230;the super potent &#8211; green tea. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">While major search engines such as &#8220;Google&#8221; turn up millions of searches for &#8220;natural energy booster&#8221; or &#8220;cancer fighting foods,&#8221; the very people who are searching for these remedies are looking beyond their own kitchen shelves &#8211; where humbly sits the green tea bag.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">So without further ado, here are some of the health benefits of drinking green tea &#8211; and none of them are overstated!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Green tea possesses polyphenols which possess high anti-cancer and anti-inflammatory properties.<\/li><li>The beverage possesses high anti-oxidant properties.<\/li><li>Improves brain function.<\/li><li>Releases energy.<\/li><li>Lowers the risk of Alzheimer&#8217;s and Parkinson Diseases.<\/li><li>Kills bacteria and improves dental health.<\/li><li>Lowers the risk of diabetes.<\/li><li>Reduces the risk of cardiovascular diseases.<\/li><li>Improves digestion.<\/li><li>Improves overall health and aids longevity.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">And we&#8217;re just getting warmed up! Haven&#8217;t been feeling too on-top-of-the-world lately? Add an extra cup of extra-strong green tea to your day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\"><p> It&#8217;s important to note that the nutritive properties of green tea are most intact when used without milk. <\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\"><p>Disclaimer: This article expresses the opinion of the author at the time of writing. It is not a substitute for professional medical services.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>As humans, we often look far for things that are close by. In fact, we often search the world over for things that are right in own backyards! 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