Name a health condition and there's an article about green tea curing it. Don't get me wrong: green tea has a ton of health benefits. And many more potential health benefits. But most still need further study. And some are blatantly false. So what does that mean for green tea and cholesterol? Does green tea lower cholesterol levels, or is that another unproven … [Read more...] about Green Tea Cholesterol Effect (Everything You Need To Know)
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Green Tea Before Workout (Everything You Need To Know)
We all know green tea is healthy. But it is not a miracle drink. Thanks to all the hype, some people expect to drink a cup of green tea and suddenly drop 20 pounds. That's not how it works. Green tea can aid in weight loss, but it does not melt off fat. Given that, it stands to reason that green tea before a workout could help.Probably much more than those super … [Read more...] about Green Tea Before Workout (Everything You Need To Know)
Herbal Tea Recipes (7 Delicious Homemade Blends)
I talk a lot about true teas on this site. But I love herbal teas, too. And they have some big advantages. Most contain no caffeine. And different herbs give you different health benefits. And yes, if know you can just buy herbal tea bags. But they rarely taste great and you lose many of the benefits. The best way to enjoy these teas is to follow good herbal tea … [Read more...] about Herbal Tea Recipes (7 Delicious Homemade Blends)
How To Use Matcha Powder (10 Unique And Surprising Uses)
You know matcha has tons of health benefits. You know you want to start drinking it. But you don't really like the taste and you don't know hot to use matcha powder correctly anyway. What can you do? A lot, it turns out. Drinking it is not the only way to get your matcha fix. You can also use it in all sorts of different recipes. And you can even slather it on … [Read more...] about How To Use Matcha Powder (10 Unique And Surprising Uses)
Green Tea While Breastfeeding (Safe Or Harmful?)
Green tea is made from leaves of the Camellia sinensis plant. All teas made from the tea plant contain caffeine. But some contain more than others. Green tea leaves do not undergo the same oxidation process as oolong teas and black teas. As a result, a cup of green tea contains less caffeine than a cup of black or oolong tea. But is it still too much or can you … [Read more...] about Green Tea While Breastfeeding (Safe Or Harmful?)
Green Tea Health Benefits (And Side Effects You Should Know About)
We keep hearing how healthy green tea is. It seems like every day I read a new article about some perk green tea gives me. I've always just ignored all of that. I drink green tea because I like it. I do like that it also benefits my health, but I never worried too much about the specifics. That changed, when I sat down to research this article. There are so … [Read more...] about Green Tea Health Benefits (And Side Effects You Should Know About)
How To Make Matcha Green Tea (Complete Brewing Guide)
You know matcha is healthy. And you want to take advantage of that. But it seems so complicated! You either have to cook with it or brew it using special utensils. The brewing process might seem intimidating, but once you know how to make matcha, it's actually quite easy. And you can get all the utensils in a cheap matcha set. Or just substitute things you … [Read more...] about How To Make Matcha Green Tea (Complete Brewing Guide)
Health Benefits Of Matcha Green Tea Powder (18 Science-Backed Benefits)
I went to Japan in 2003 to teach English for a year. That year turned into 3. A big reason I stayed was the Japanese cuisine. I was eating so much healthier than in the US. And drinking healthier. One day, one of my students gifted me a package of matcha tea. That was the first time I ever tried it and I was hooked. I had no idea about any of the health benefits … [Read more...] about Health Benefits Of Matcha Green Tea Powder (18 Science-Backed Benefits)
Green Tea Vs Coffee (Caffeine, Health Benefits, Side Effects & More)
Everybody is talking about green tea. "It's the healthiest drink ever!" "How can you still be drinking coffee?" It's true that green tea is great. But so is coffee. And I think people are starting to realize it has been unfairly demonized. When you compare green tea vs coffee without bias, you realize both offer a lot of benefits. Of course, that does make it … [Read more...] about Green Tea Vs Coffee (Caffeine, Health Benefits, Side Effects & More)
Black Tea Vs Green Tea (Caffeine, Health Benefits, Flavor & More)
We're constantly hearing about the health benefits of green tea. But what about black tea? It's made from the same plant, so doesn't it have the same health benefits? You'd be surprised. When we compare black tea vs green tea in detail, we notice a ton of similarities. But also a few key differences. The end result is that both types of tea are great. But … [Read more...] about Black Tea Vs Green Tea (Caffeine, Health Benefits, Flavor & More)