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Green tea: useful properties and contraindications
Long ago, this medicinal plant appeared in China, as mentioned in a Chinese manuscript in 2700 BC. In Japan and China, there are several ancient legends about the origin of this tea.
Then they learned about its existence in ancient India, Turkey, Korea. And only in 1584 he appeared in Portugal and Holland. After 100 years, England and Russia learned about tea.
Green and black tea are the leaves of the same bush and differ only in processing technology. Green tea is subjected to minimal fermentation (oxidation).
Composition and calorie content
Contains 17 amino acids, tannins, theophylline, potassium, phosphorus, iron, fluorine.
In 100 grams of product:
- proteins – 20 g;
- fats – 5,1;
- carbohydrates – 4 g;
- glutamic acid – 1 mg;
- water – 80,5 g;
- vitamins:
- PP – 8 mg;
- R – 0,2 mg;
- A – 0,05 μg;
- S – 100 mg;
- K – 710 mcg;
calorie content – 141 kcal.
What are the benefits?
- diuretic effect;
- slows down the process of cancer development;
- helps with edema;
- good for the cardiovascular system. Rutin (vitamin P) strengthens the walls of blood vessels;
- strengthens the nervous system (glutamic acid);
- improves brain function;
- promotes the elimination of cholesterol from the body;
- lowering blood pressure;
- the presence of catechins – the strongest antioxidants;
- improves vision;
- good stress reliever;
- has a diaphoretic effect – removes toxins;
- improves immunity;
- slows down the aging process of the body;
- has a beneficial effect on the condition of the skin;
- increases the general tone of the body;
- re-brewing quality tea up to 5-7 times. Don’t skimp on quality! Buy only sheet;
- Green tea ice cubes are a wonderful facial treatment in the morning.
Why green tea is harmful
- incompatible with alcohol! When combined with alcohol, forms toxic substances for the kidneys;
- it is not recommended to use it on an empty stomach (irritation of the mucous membrane, exacerbation of the ulcer);
- a side effect of strong tea is calcium leaching;
- in large quantities, this drink can cause insomnia;
- it is categorically impossible to drink medicine with this drink;
- contraindicated in people with increased excitability.
In everything you need to know when to stop! The golden mean (consumption rate) – 400 ml. per day. It is advisable to drink this tea without additives. “They do not seek from goodness”!
How to brew
Unlike black tea, which is poured with boiling water, green tea is brewed with boiled water at a temperature that does not exceed + 80 degrees. The brewing time is 2-3 minutes, otherwise unpleasant bitterness will appear.
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