What’s the Deal with Green Tea?
Green tea has a long and storied human history, cultivated in the East for thousands of years, and for almost as long, cultivators have extolled its virtues as a healthful beverage leading to a longer life. It is prepared from the evergreen shrub Camellia sinensis, which is also the source of black, white, and oolong teas – all of which are considered to have health benefits, but none so great as green tea.
The health benefits of this drink extend far beyond its ability to help you lose weight, to which we will turn our attention in a moment. Studies show it can reduce heart disease, lower cholesterol, help preventand fightmany types of cancer, soothe bowels and keep your liver healthy. And yes: It can also help you fit into that pair of jeans from college.