Green Tea

Green Tea, due to its unoxidized process carries a lot of antioxidants. It has 5 times the antioxidants present in an apple. The benefits of drinking green tea are-

1. With the help of polyphenol, green tea aids in improving the metabolism which aids in weight loss
2. As the metabolism improves, so does the immune system of the body, thus lowering risk of infections
3. A cup of green tea is said to reduce risk of heart attack by 26%. Therefore, it also improves the cardio-vascular health. It brings down both systolic and diastolic pulse.
4. One of the antioxidants, Theanine helps in enhancing the memory and overall functioning of the brain
5. Antioxidants also have bacteria killing properties, hence reducing the acidity of saliva and dental plaque
6. Polyphenols have great anti-inflammatory properties, thus, reducing heat burn, acidic inflammation, irritable bowel syndrome
7. It contains theophylline and theobromine to its extract. They are substances having the same stimulant effects as caffeine.  It contains almost 28 mg of caffeine in a regular cup.
8. Androgen is a hormone that triggers the sebaceous glands to secrete excess sebum. When you apply green tea topically, the EGCG in it lowers the androgen levels. Here, it does not merely remove oil from the surface of the skin. It goes one step further and attacks the root cause.