We have all heard how wonderfully healthy green tea is. Adding lemon or other citrus can make green tea even healthier. But how does citrus affect the already tasty beverage? Adding citrus or fruit juice to green tea increases the antioxidant effect. What’s an antioxidant? Antioxidants are chemical compounds or substances that inhibit oxidation. What is oxidation? Oxidation is a natural phenomenon which is occurring continuously in our surroundings. Some examples being, damaging cells, the browning of sliced fruit, or even the rusting of a metal. In lamens terms, oxidation causes damage to our cells. The added citrus increases the catechin in green tea several times higher. What is catechin? Catechin is a natural antibacterial substance derived from tea leaves that kills germs.
I know, TMI! What we really need to take from this is to more DRINK GREEN TEA! Especially with some added citrus. It has been scientifically proven that green tea helps heal types of cancer, heart disease, stroke, diabetes and coronary artery disease. Green tea drinkers also have healthier gums and teeth. However to get the full affect, a person should strive for 3-5 cups of green tea a day. That may seem like a lot of tea. But how much soda, or juice do you drink a day? Switch to green tea, your family and body will thank you for it.
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