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1. mstar_designs sagt:
   03.July, 2007 um 10:38 am

   Green Tea - Diet Benefits
   Is Green Tea just another faddish nutritional supplement?

   Not by any means. Green Tea has been a part of the Chinese diet for over 3000 years. Recent research has proven that there are a significant number of health benefits that come from drinking green tea, or including a green tea extract in our diet.

   Cancer prevention/inhibition, antioxidant applications, weight control, anti-inflammatory and anti-microbial properties have all been researched to some degree. Some reports show green tea may have the ability to help prevent certain cancers from developing. Green tea contains chemicals known as polyphenols, which have antioxidant properties. An antioxidant is a compound that blocks the action of activated oxygen molecules, known as free radicals, that can damage cells.

   Origins and Background

   Green Tea comes from the same plant (Camellia Sinensis) as traditional black tea. Green Tea is produced by steaming fresh leaves at high temperatures - therefore leaving a significant part of the nutritional and enzyme content intact. Production of black tea uses the dried and fermented leaves.

   Three cups a day or more is the amount of Green Tea typically taken in Asian countries. The tea is usually brewed using 1 to 2 teaspoons of the dried tea in a cup of boiling water, or is steeped for 3 to 15 minutes. Green tea extracts are also available in capsule form.

   Green Tea for Weight Loss

   There is no such thing as a 'miracle' weight loss food or drug - however there are many indications that Green Tea brings a number of benefits to those trying lose weight:

   Studies have also shown green tea extracts are capable of reducing fat digestion by inhibiting digestive enzymes. Others have shown thermogenic properties of green tea (probably brought on by the interaction between its caffeine content, and catechin polyphenols)1. Thermogenesis is the process of the body burning fuel (fat) without making chemical energy (the calories are released as heat).

   However if you are overweight or obese - and change nothing else in your life except to start drinking green tea - you are not going to have an instant weight loss miracle - but you will be giving yourself an edge.
   References :
   http://www.freedieting.com/green_tea_benefits.htm

2. college gurl sagt:
   03.July, 2007 um 10:38 am

   It's good for you but I hate the taste.
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3. minh t sagt:
   03.July, 2007 um 10:38 am

   no they r not my parents drink tons of tea (not Lipton though) and they don`t lose a pound!
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4. Kristen sagt:
   03.July, 2007 um 10:39 am

   I would say yes but why not drink the real stuff? It's low in calories & sugar any way and is probably better for you.
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5. Jj sagt:
   03.July, 2007 um 10:39 am

   NO!! They make your heart race, which burns fat but it also makes your heart work to much to the extent of which you can have heart troubles and you could end up having a heart attack.
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6. krackenup sagt:
   03.July, 2007 um 10:40 am

   just a bunch of hype. you know, bs. marketing bovine scatology? chinese and indians been drinking this low-rate tea for centuries and selling the expensive black tea as a cash crop. absolutely no evidence (or they would advertise it and get the who to sign on) of any benefits whatsoever. but if it rings your chimes, enjoy!
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7. KA sagt:
   03.July, 2007 um 10:42 am

   green tea is good for you but not the phenylalanine or aspartame
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