Healthy eats/drink tips – GREEN LEMON TEA

Whether I’m dealing with a scratchy throat or simply desire a good herbal drink on a hot/cold day, green lemon tea is the best remedy! I thought it might be a good idea to break down just how green tea can impact your body and mind in a positive way when consumed regularly.

Green tea is about 30 percent polyphenols by weight, including large amounts of a Catechin called EGCG. Catechins are natural antioxidants that help prevent cell damage and provide other benefits.

Drinking green tea has been proven to lead to:

• Fat loss
• Boosts in your immune system
• Lower risk of cancer

-Reduces risk of Alzheimer's and Parkinson's
-Improved dental health by killing bacteria

• Lower risk of diabetes

-Lowered risk of cardiovascular disease

• Longer lifespan