Green tea is one of the healthy beverages worldwide, especially for healthy weight loss purpose. Studies show that green tea can help in few areas in our health, including help in boosting metabolism, increase fat burning ability, block fat absorption, raise your immune system, promote healthier skin as well as help in anti-aging process.
What is Green Tea
Although all teas are derived from the same plant (Camellia sinensis), they are basically grouped into three main types: Green tea, oolong tea and black tea based on their preparation. For example, black tea is withered, rolled, fermented and dried for curing. Through the flavor-enhancing fermentation process, the bioactive polyphenols of the fresh leaf are oxidized, causing the loss of its full complement of beneficial polyphenols. Green tea, on the other hand, is prepared from lightly steamed and dried leaves. This steaming process inactivates the enzymes responsible for oxidation, leaving the polyphenols content intact.
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