Discovery - Green Tea Iced or Hot

Green tea is good for you, but only if drunk in temperance.

While the polyphenols in green tea are ascribed with preventing heart disease and cancer, it seems they can cause liver and kidney damage if consumed in very huge quantities.

Up to 10 small cups of green tea a day is fine. Problems are likely in people who take supplements, which can contain up to 50 times as much polyphenol as a single cup of tea.

Chung Yang (Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey). cites experiments in which rodents and dogs died from liver poisoning when given very large doses of polyphenols. He also reports cases of people with liver toxicity after overdosing on green-tea-based supplements. Their symptoms disappeared when they stopped taking the pills, only to return when they started taking them again (Chemical Research in Toxicology, vol 20, p 583).

(To read more check out the following article from newscientist.com: Green tea can be harmful in large quantities

NOW TO THE GOOD NEWS - TAKEN REASONABLY GREEN TEA IS VERY, VERY GOOD FOR YOU!




It's all over the media, you've heard your friends talking about it, you've even heard strangers talking about it... and now it's your turn to get the inside scoop, so read on...

Discover an Amazing and Powerful Key to Long Life and Good Health!

What if I told you that I had something in my kitchen cabinet that...

* Promotes good heart health...
* Lowers cholesterol...
* Reduces heart attacks...
* Aids in weight loss...
* Prevents skin damage...
* Improves circulation...
* Helps with good digestive health...
* Soothes stress...
* Is antibacterial...
* Helps protect against diabetes...
* And strengthens bones...
Would you be interested? What if I told you that's not all that this something does? What if I told you it also...

* Bolsters your immune system...
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For More infor: Green Tea Extracts Help Prevent Type-2 Diabetes

GREEN TEA AND DIABETES Diabetes is a malady in which the body does not produce or properly use insulin. The most frequent type of diabetes seen today is Type II, where insulin is formed but is not used as it should be, resulting in a higher than normal level of blood sugar in the body. Type I diabetes is diagnosed in childhood, and results from an inability to produce insulin. Today, there are about 20.8 million people in the US with diabetes. Nearly one third of these people don't appreciate they have the ailment. Just as bad, about 54 million people in the US are pre-diabetic, blood glucose levels not high enough yet to be diagnosed with diabetes. Complications from diabetes include blindness, kidney problems, heart disease, stroke, nerve damage and foot and skin problems. For more reading here check my lens on Warning Signs Diabetes. or for Type 1 Diabetes Check: Type 1 Diabetes Causes - Myths and Facts:

To protect yourself from diabetes:

1.It's critical to maintain a healthy weight.
2.Eat natural unprocessed foods that are rich in fiber and nutrients.
3.Avoid sugar and white flour, because both of these foods tend to leave us with an excess of insulin.
4.Exercise every day. Not only can exercise help you keep your weight in check, but it can help your body more effectively use the food you consume, helping to maintain more constant blood sugar levels.
5.Scientists are also discovering that there might be a secret weapon in the fight against diabetes, and it's safe and simple. 6. DRINK TEA. Both green and black teas have been shown to help manage blood glucose levels.

Green tea, is useful in preventing, and even treating, many forms of disease. It has been shown to diminish the menace of heart disease, Alzheimer's disease, and even cancer. Tea helps keep insulin levels constant in the blood, helping to control it naturally.

See Also: Green Tea Extracts Help Prevent Type-2 Diabetes - Green tea consumption at moderate doses may be associated with a reduced risk of type 2 diabetes in apparently healthy individuals by controlling postprandial hyperglycemia. The exact cause of type 2 diabetes is not known, but it is known that the risk of developing it may be reduced by staying active and, achieving and maintaining a healthy body weight.

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6. Diabetes and Glyconutrients

Green Tea Metabolism - The Goods on Green Tea

Advantages of Drinking Green Tea:

1) Green tea revs up your metabolism

A study reported on in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, found that green tea extract resulted in a significant increase in energy expenditure (a metabolism 'boost'). The researchers also concluded that that over a 24-hour period, green tea extract increases the metabolic rate by 4%. These effects are probably due to the high concentrations of catechin polyphenols found in green tea. These work to help intensify levels of fat oxidation and thermogenesis (the rate at which your body burns calories).

2) Green tea inhibits fat absorption and helps glucose regulation

Experts tell us that the catechins in green tea help to inhibit the movement of glucose into fat cells. Green tea may also act as al glucose regulator. It helps to slow the rise in blood sugar after a meal. This prevents high insulin spikes and the subsequent fat storage.

3) Green tea may help reduce appetite

Scientists at the University of Chicago found that green tea caused rats to lose up to 21 percent of their body weight. Rats injected with a green tea extract lost their appetites and consumed up to 60 percent less food after seven days of daily injections. This may have something to do with the blood sugar regulating effects of green tea.

4) Green tea can help you save calories on your morning brew

We are a nation hooked on our java. Be it the regular double-cream, double-sugar standard or that mocha, dappa, frappucinno, the calories we ingest just to get our morning caffeine is wreaking havoc on our waistlines. If you want to save mega-calories in the morning but still get your caffeine fix, try substituting green tea for coffee. Or have a green tea in the afternoon instead of that 700 calorie mocha-chillate dream. You'll definitely notice the difference in your waistline after a few weeks. So there are 4 ways that green tea can help you with weight loss. But how much do you actually have to drink to get these amazing metabolism boosting effects? Experts vary but the general consensus seems to be that 3 - 5 cups of green tea per day is optimal. Doing this can help you burn an extra 70 calories per day, which amounts to 7 pounds per year. Pretty good for not exercising or cutting calories, right?

Disadvantages of Drinking Green Tea For Weight Loss:


1) Green tea is not a magic bullet

While some people will tell you that green tea is the be-all-end-all for weight loss success, the keyword here is balance. You're not going to eat 5000 calories a day, drink a cup of green tea and make it all go away - it just isn't going to happen. A healthy diet and increased exercise will go a long way in helping you lose weight and keep it off.

2) Be cautious of the caffeine if you have health problems

For some people that have heart troubles, high blood pressure or stimulant sensitivities, the caffeine in green tea may not be the best idea. If you're worried about the caffeine from green tea, try taking green tea extract. Most green tea extract is made from decaffeinated green tea so you can still get the weight loss benefits without the caffeine. If you think the caffeine may be a problem, make sure to consult your doctor before starting green tea for weight loss. Also make sure to consult your doctor before starting green tea if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.  Bottom Line: Green tea helps you with weight loss by boosting your metabolic rate, regulating your blood sugar, suppressing your appetite and giving you something else besides that high calorie, high sugar coffee beverage to drink in the morning. While it's not the magic bullet, it can definitely give you a boost in weight loss and in your overall health!

Courtesy of Know Your Health