Green tea already is believed to have many health benefits. In addition to antioxidants, some studies show if green tea can lose weight the drinker. But maybe, you should know some of these facts.
How and when to drink green tea :
Have the freshness
The fresh green tea is healthy and good for the body. You can enjoy it hot or cold but make sure is not stored more than one hour. Should avoid drinking green tea when very hot, because it can cause throat cancer. If you store tea in a long time, it could lose vitamins and antioxidants. In addition, anti-bacterial properties will also be reduced. In fact, the tea will keep lot of bacteria if left too long. So, immediately take it to avoid the side effects to the body.
One hour before meals
People who maintain weight like drinking green tea before eating, because green tea is beneficial to lose weight. Green tea can control appetite for a long time. The ideal time to drink green tea is one hour before or after meal. This is because green tea contains caffeine that controls appetite. So, if taken an hour before a meal, green tea can control hunger. If you want to avoid heavy snacks in the afternoon, drinking green tea with low fat crackers. Avoid drinking green tea in the morning, especially on an empty stomach.
Don't combined with drug
To avoid the side effects of medicine and green tea, don't ever consume them together.
Side effects
Concentrated green tea contains high caffeine and polyphenols. The ingredients in green tea have side effects on the body. Concentrated green tea can cause indigestion, insomnia, high blood pressure and even heart palpitations.
Portions
Explained previously, the excessive consumption of green tea may trigger side effects. Drink more than 2-3 cups of green tea can harm your body, because green tea contains caffeine. Maximum 3 cups of it every day.
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