Green mint tea is a great combination
between green tea and mint leaves. Green tea is packed with many antioxidants,
vitamins, minerals. Besides, green tea contains a most important polyphenol Catechin or epigallocatechin-3-gallate or EGCG which have anti-inflammatory
and anticancer properties. A cup of
green mint tea is added
value with high amount of dietary fiber, vitamins and minerals in
mint leaves. A daily cup of green mint tea will give you lot of antioxidants, lowering your risk for cancer, cardiovascular
diseases, support weight-loss management, boosts immunity to fight damage from the environment, and
fight skin damage.
Lowering cancer
risks
Having one or
two of green mint tea per day you can reduce the cancer risks. Green tea is thought to inhibit the
growth of cancer cells and protect digestive systems. Early clinical
studies suggest that the polyphenols in tea, especially green tea, may play an
important role in the prevention of cancer. EGCG
in green tea have anti-inflammatory and anticancer properties. This polyphenols
may cause certain types of cancer cells to die in much the same way that normal
cells die. Besides, green tea also boosts
immunity, and its antioxidants fight damaging free radicals in the body.
Healthy heart
Green tea supports the heart system,
activates circulation. Green tea may lower your risks of having stroke when
they are part of your diet. According to a research of Japan’s National
Cerebral and Cardiovascular Center, people who drank two or three cups of green
tea daily had a 14 percent lower risk of stroke and those who had at least four
cups a day had a 20 percent lower risk than who rarely drank green tea.
Until now it is unclear how the green can reduce the stroke in the people. Compound Catechins in green tea might increase plasma antioxidant capacity and anti-thrombogenic effects.
Weight loss
Green tea in this drink can stimulate your digestive system, blocks
cholesterol absorption and removes excess body fat while adding essential
nutrients for health and energy. In some researches, Green tea was proved to
lower total cholesterol and raises HDL ("good") cholesterol in both
animals and people. And always remember: do not drink green mint tea when you
are hungry, you might have nausea or anxiety attacks.
Detoxification
Both mint and green tea contain a lot of
iron, vitamin and minerals to protect and enhance your body immune system. Green tea's
vitamins and minerals nourish your body, reduce stress, lower blood sugar,
fight skin damage and boost the immune system. The B-complex vitamins in green
tea can support the circulatory system and aid in the absorption of
carbohydrates for energy. Vitamin E in both green tea and mint leaves work as
an antioxidant, promotes healthy muscles and red blood cells, offers skin
benefits and prevents aging. The high amount of vitamin C in green tea also support
skin, muscles, bone and blood while offering strong antioxidant and immune
defense.
Moreover, mint leaves will refresh and calm your mind, support your digestion and clean your stomach. In the ancient time, mint leaf was believed that it can clean the blood and refresh your mind. When combining green mint tea with honey you will have a super power drink to clean your stomach.
Fight
skin damages
A cup of green mint tea is rich in
Vitamins and mineral. Green tea is packed with antioxidants and vitamins such
as Vitamin C, Vitamin B2, Folic acid, Vitamin E. The polyphenols EGCG in green
tea may help prevent the development and growth of skin tumors.
Besides Mint leaves
have a high content of salicylic acid, strong antiseptic qualities and menthol
compresses. These ingredients can act as anti-pruritic agent and prevent acne. The salicylic acid loosens up dead
skin cells, allowing them to shed easier. Therefore clogged pores and you will
have clear skin with fewer pimples. Besides
the high amount of Vitamin A (9%) in mint leaves may strengthen skin tissues and
help reduce oily skin.
Consider drinking a cup of green tea instead of your morning coffee will bring you more health benefits than you expect. This traditional healthy drink will strengthen, hydrate and immune the body with more antioxidant and vitamin C supplement than any kind of tea. The mint leaves will refresh help to clear and calm your mind. Besides you can have brighter skin, weight loss and a healthy heart too.
References:
Ito en, ‘‘Major component and Healthbenefits
of Green Tea’’, itoen.c.jp, 7th October 7, 2013
American Heart Associations, 'Green tea coffee may helplower stroke risk', newsroom.heart.org, 14th March 2013
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