I am a fan of tea. I don’t drink it much these days as I live in south Texas where it is hotter that hot for most of the year. But when I lived in Scotland and England, I loved the rich dark English Breakfast Tea. I like mine black with a bit of sugar. I have had green tea before, but the milder taste did not give me the same satisfaction. However, I read an article a few weeks ago that gave a tremendous amount of information about the health benefits of green tea, and this information is giving me food for thought. Maybe you need to think about these things too:
- Just consuming five cups of green tea daily reduces the risks of dying from all causes.
- Green tea has a tremendous affect on many cancers. It can prevent the tumors from growing. It can stop the progression of the tumors.
- A component of green tea, Epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG) which is a polyphenol can cause tumor regression.
- This component can enhance the effectiveness of some cancer drugs by making them work more effectively.
- Additionally, the polyphenols in green tea contain excellent antioxidant activity, which makes the immune system function at a higher level.
- A diet high in antioxidants also helps guard against the ravages of aging.
How many of you agree that this is a beverage that we need to incorporate into our diets?
Until next time,
Dr. Polly
This is such an important and often overlooked topic Thank you for bringing attention to it and offering valuable advice