Just a question as I live in Japan and have this stuff pushed on me all the time. I really enjoy it but wonder if it is helping or hurting my doctor imposed diet.
2007-01-31 12:45:49 · 9 answers · asked by Jwaz 1 in Health ➔ Diet & Fitness
Green tea contains antioxidants properties, polyphenols, theanine, as well as a wide variety of vitamins and minerals. To understand green tea benefits for one's health, all you have to do is take a closer look at the compounds...
Polyphenols
Polyphenols are a class of phytochemicals found in high concentrations in green tea, and have been associated with heart disease and cancer prevention. The slight astringent, bitter taste of green tea is attributed to polyphenols.
Tannins
A group of simple and complex phenol, polyphenols, and flavonoid compounds. Produced by plants, all of the tannins are relatively resistant to digestion or fermentation.
Catechins
Catechins are a category of polyphenols. In green tea, catechins are present in significant quantities, more specifically; epicatechin (EC), epigallocatechin (EGC), epicatechin gallate (ECG) and epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG). EGCG makes up about 10-50% of the total catechin content and appears to be the most powerful of the catechins, with antioxidant activity about 25-100 times more potent than vitamins C and E. A cup of green tea may provide 10-40mg of polyphenols and has antioxidant activity greater than a serving of broccoli, spinach, carrots or strawberries.
Flavonoids
Flavonoids are plant pigments, and are the brightly colored chemical constituents found in most fresh fruits and vegetables. They may aid in protecting against infection.
Theanine
An amino acid that produces tranquilizing effects in the brain, theanine is a unique amino acid found in the leaves sencha. Theanine is quite different from the polyphenols and catechin antioxidants for which green tea is typically consumed. Three to four cups of sencha are expected to contain 100-200 mg of theanine.
2007-01-31 12:57:00 · answer #1 · answered by landhermit 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Like what that guy... Said, green tea contains antioxidents, which breaks down certain fat in your body. I drink green tea occasionaly, as it causes me to not be sleepy. Heh~ I usually drink it on Fridays. Oh, and how's it like in Japan? I've only been there once, and I didn't stay there long.
2007-01-31 12:52:08 · answer #2 · answered by Caramella 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Green tea contains antioxidents that help the body break down certain fat deposits better.
(you luckylucky person to live in Japan)
2007-01-31 12:48:43 · answer #3 · answered by jorygorewhore 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not sure medically. That said, green tea is a GREAT just before bedtime drink. If it helps, I know several people who are using this tea as a diet supplement--it must work. Good luck.
2007-01-31 12:52:02 · answer #4 · answered by T 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
green tea includes greater caffeine than prevalent coffee and as others have already stated, its the caffeine which helps you burn energy by using the two revving up your metabolism or only providing you with the potential to be greater energetic (and burn energy that way). in spite of the undeniable fact that loads of green teas that are offered extremely for "slimming" or "weight-reduction plan" additionally incorporate organic laxatives which could be quite harsh on your gadget. Your superb guess is to drink prevalent green tea, unsweetened, as area of an usual weight loss plan and workout application.
2016-11-23 18:51:07 · answer #5 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, green tea is a fat fighter it breaks it down.
Also, it is a great idea to drink green tea before you work-out!
2007-01-31 12:50:20 · answer #6 · answered by John J 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi, how are you doing!
If your concerned about losing weight try reading the following article!
Eat What You Like and Lose Weight. Really!
http://boeafitness.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=38&Itemid=27
2007-01-31 12:55:28 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes.
2007-01-31 12:52:45 · answer #8 · answered by robert m 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
NOT NEARLY AS GUD AS EXCERCISE
2007-01-31 12:49:13 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋