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Hi Ladies!~ I have started drinking green tea and also doing some research on it that some of us may need to know! Hope it helps! Penny

Things to know about green tea:

*One cup of green tea contains from 100-200mg of EGCG.

*Green tea should not be steeped in boiling water, but hot water (around 160-200 degrees). Use 1 Teaspoon of loose tea per cup, and a little more than 1 cup of water.

*Epidemiological studies have examined green tea drinkers; controlled studies have largely been done on the extract of green tea. Both are beneficial.

*Decaffeinated green tea does not show the same benefits as green tea left in its natural state.

*Adding milk negates green tea's beneficial properties.
Black tea may increase the incidence of certain cancers. Don't drink it.

*Green tea has been show to be anti-bacterial, able to kill the potentially deadly Staphylococcus aureus and the bacteria that causes acne, Bacterium acne.

***More than 5 cups a day may increase your odds for pancreatic cancer; 1-4 cups shows only benefits, so 1 or 2 cups a day is probably just right.

A cup of green tea enhances healt
Green tea prevents cancer
Green tea restricts the increase of blood cholesterol
Green tea controls high blood pressure
Green tea lowers the blood sugar level
Green tea suppresses aging
Green tea refreshes the body
Green tea deters food poisoning
Green tea stops cavities
Green tea fights virus
Green tea acts as a functional food

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Written by Dr.Itaro OGUNI
Professor of Food Science

Research gathered by the following websites:
http://www.daisan.co.jp/health.htm
http://www.health-pages.com/gt/