Green Tea

Green tea is the healthiest beverage on the planet.


It is loaded with antioxidants and nutrients that have powerful effects on the body. This includes improved brain function, fat loss, a lower risk of cancer and many other incredible benefits. Here are 10 health benefits of green tea that have been confirmed in human research studies.


1. Green tea is loaded with bioactive compounds that can have various beneficial effects on health.


2. Green tea contains less caffeine than coffee, but enough to produce an effect. It also contains the amino acid L-theanine, which can work synergistically with caffeine to improve brain function.


3. Some studies show that green tea can help boost your metabolism perfect for losing weight.


4. Green tea is full of anti-oxidants, studies show that the anti-oxidants in the tea can help fight against some cancers.


5. The bioactive compounds in green tea can have various protective effects on neurons and may reduce the risk of both Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s, the two most common neurodegenerative disorders.


6. Green tea can help against infections within the mouth, saving you on dental work and bad breathe!
7. Some controlled trials show that green tea can cause mild reductions in blood sugar levels. It may also lower the risk of developing type II diabetes in the long term.


8. Green tea drinkers have a lower risk of cardiovascular disease and high cholesterol.


9. Some studies show that green tea leads to increased weight loss. It is particularly effective at reducing the dangerous abdominal fat.


10. Green tea may decrease your risk of dying and help you live longer. Of course, we all have to die eventually. That is inevitable. However, given that green tea drinkers are at a lower risk of cardiovascular disease and cancer, it makes sense that it could help you live longer. In a study of 40,530 Japanese adults, those who drank the most green tea (5 or more cups per day) were significantly less likely to die during an 11 year period.

Richard Taylor Personal Training Club
www.richardtaylorpt.co.uk

"Changing your lifestyle to incorporate exercise and proper nutrition is not easy. But it is definitely a journey with endless rewards that are well worth achieving"

Summer body tips

1. Cardio!

When trying to slim down fast, cardio helps. Try doing cycling, swimming, running or rowing for 45-60 minutes a day 4-5 times a week. Anything that gets you sweaty will work a treat!

2. Put it down!

Stay away from "dairy, regular and diet soft drinks, sports drinks, and excessive fruit and instead stick to greens like spinach, broccoli, kale, and asparagus (a natural diuretic).
Snack on raw almonds, red peppers, and celery.

3. Keep hydrated

Drink lots of herbal teas and water!

4. Intake

You may of ate the same amount of calories as another but they look different. Your body will use the calories of processed foods differently to that of white meat or fish. Keep to nutrient-rich unprocessed foods.

5. Get moving!

Every option to burn more calories do it! Take the stairs, park your car further away, get off the bus a stop earlier or walk the long way. Keep active as much as possible.


Richard Taylor Personal Training Club
www.richardtaylorpt.co.uk

"Changing your lifestyle to incorporate exercise and proper nutrition is not easy. But it is definitely a journey with endless rewards that are well worth achieving"