Green tea has been attributed with health benefits to help the body fight weight gain, cancer, headaches, rheumatoid arthritis, high cholesterol levels,cardiovascular disease, infection, and impaired immune function.
As a avid green tea drinker, I have to question this theory. For years, I've consumed at least three cups of green tea a day. I've gained weight over the years. So I questioned my doctor about the tea's benefits. She rolled her eyes. "It doesn't do anything," she said. "Except make you pee more."
Well, that part is true. But I'm still not giving it up. I find a cup of green tea very relaxing, so I'll continue to drink more than I should.
What about you? Do you feel all the hype surrounding green tea is true?
I like green tea but I don't believe any hype on anything. Cause the "experts" are always changing thier minds.
ReplyDeleteI LOVE green tea (iced, especially) I don't know that I believe the hype, though--Hubby drinks it as much as I do but is not nearly as healthy as I (and I'm 3 yrs. older). Strange thing is that all his vital signs are great but he's not well--my vitals are all over the map and I feel great! I think the best way to stay well is to stay away from doctors!! :-)
ReplyDeleteGinny, that is just too precious!
ReplyDeleteWanda, good point. Green tea will probably kill me one day. But I'll go happy and content.
Hi Shirley, thanks for the follow on Twitter. Following you now, too. I LOVE green tea and in fact am having some right now. Refuse to believe it is not a magic health elixir. ;-)
ReplyDeleteGreen tea is not my favorite. I usually put it with one of the flavors I really like like Earl Grey or Rose Hips. I think the benefit of tea is that you enjoy it. Chamamile is helpful for sore throat. I think there is a calming effect from tea. Maybe it is just that you put it into a pretty cup and sniff it and take your time sipping the hot liquid.
ReplyDeleteIce tea makes you feel cooler. Hype or not. It does make me think I am cooler when drinking it.
Ginny is right on- I think Doctors Kill YOU!
Sorry Shirley I know you work with them and they have their good points too, but I will stay away from Doctors.