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		<title>Green Tea Diet for Natural Weight Loss and Better Health</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2009 09:26:32 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Julie Health</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The simple fact that green tea has been used to treat a wide range of ailments for more than four thousand years indicates that this natural ingredient is indeed special. Even though green tea has been a traditional medicine among the Asians for all of the past four thousand years, it is only in the [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The simple fact that green tea has been used to treat a wide range of ailments for more than four thousand years indicates that this natural ingredient is indeed special. Even though green tea has been a traditional medicine among the Asians for all of the past four thousand years, it is only in the past few years that scientific research into the medicinal properties of green tea has been carried out. </p>
<p>The findings of these studies have shown that indeed, green tea possess various curative and therapeutic features. Scientific research in both Asia and the west is providing firm confirmation and evidence for the health benefits long associated with drinking green tea. </p>
<p>It has also been found that in addition to boosting one’s vitality, green tea diet has properties which assist with weight loss. To date, a lot of scientific investigations have been carried out to establish the benefits of green tea diets. The outcome of these studies is positive; showing that indeed green tea diet is a healthy and effective way to lose weight.</p>
<p>What are the key benefits associated with green tea diet? Firstly, it&#8217;s a possible cure for cancer. Based on some studies which have been carried out in the past, some specific substances in green tea diet can wipe out cancer cells with no harm to other healthy tissues in the body. </p>
<p>The very essential substance in green tea diets which gives it these healing properties is called epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG). Green tea is rich in these EGCG anti-oxidants. EGCG slows down and stops the growth of new cancer cells in the body. It also kills some existing cancer cells without harming normal cells. Additionally, EGCG is also apparently effective at stopping blood clots formation which has been known to cause thrombosis, which in turn causes stokes and heart attacks.</p>
<p>Some American and Swiss scientists carried out a study which also show that the EGCG antioxidants found in green tea diets can accelerate energy expenditure is a body. The conclusion of their study was that given the ability of antioxidants in green tea diet to stimulate thermogenesis (fat metabolism) is effective for losing weight. The study carried out by these scientists showed that people who were on a green tea diet showed a considerable 4% increase in their normal metabolic rates. This led the scientists to conclude that the diet has a major contributing factor in weight loss because it boosts the metabolic rate.</p>
<p>In a separate study that was carried out in China to further examine green tea diet&#8217;s weight loss benefits, the findings confirmed the initial conclusion that green tea indeed can assist with weight loss. In this Chinese study, it was established that green tea diet can considerably boost fat metabolism and reduce cholesterol levels. In a case study which they carried out, these scientists observed that when a green tea diet was introduced to a group of 240 people with moderate to very high cholesterol levels, after only three months, they observed that those on a green tea diet dropped 16% in their cholesterol levels. The drink is a possible cure for obesity. </p>
<p>In addition, the green tea diet is also extensively acknowledged as a substance that can defend the body against many different cancers such as stomach cancer, ovarian cancer, cancer of the colon, oral cancer, prostate cancer, and breast and cervical cancers. All these various types of cancer can be cured by green tea.</p>
<p>Green tea is definitely an extraordinary drink which helps lose weight and boost one’s health and vitality in many ways. In recent years, it has also been proved that it can successfully defend the skin from damage due to ultraviolet light radiation. </p>
<p><a href="http://www.benefitsofgreentea.info/r/green-tea-diet.php?cid=bgt-post" target="_blank">Green tea diet</a> is indeed the miracle brew that has many benefits. The fact that it is a natural ingredient further makes it safe to consume in the long term. I strongly suggest you check out a green tea supplement for weight loss by <a href="http://www.benefitsofgreentea.info/r/green-tea-diet.php?cid=bgt-post" target="_blank">clicking here</a>.</p>
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		<title>A Review of the Reasons Why You Need to Drink Green Tea Diet</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 14 Apr 2008 04:11:38 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Julie Health</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Green tea has become very popular due to the essential health benefits it brings. It has a very long history in being used by Asians as traditional medicine for many years. In addition to adding to one&#8217;s vitality, in recent years scientific research has also shown that green tea can help with weight loss. The [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Green tea has become very popular due to the essential health benefits it brings. It has a very long history in being used by Asians as traditional medicine for many years. In addition to adding to one&#8217;s vitality, in recent years scientific research has also shown that green tea can help with weight loss. </p>
<p>The green tea diet is different from all other tea diets because its liquid is extracted by steaming the leaves of the Camellia sinensis plant as opposed to full oxidation. As a result, the green tea diet preserves a lot more antioxidants for the body to use. The fact that green tea is a natural ingredient makes it a healthy drink which anyone can drink with no long term harmful side effects, unlike other drugs for weight loss.</p>
<p>What are the key health benefits of green tea diet?</p>
<p>The green tea can diet can help fight the signs of aging since it contains big amounts vitamins C and E which are antioxidants. This marvelous drink is an outstanding source of polycatechin polyphenols, antioxidants that can fight free radicals that damage cells. Heart attacks, cancer and diabetes are some of the diseases that can be caused by damaged cell membranes. Due to green tea diet’s polycatechin polyphenols, a person has a better chance of evading ailments and keeping himself healthy for a much longer period of time. One can get better vitality by simply drinking green tea diet.</p>
<p>There are currently ongoing studies on another antioxidant which is available in green tea diet which can potentially cure cancer. Epigallocatechin gallate or EGCG found in green tea diet has been discovered to destroy cancer cells while keeping surrounding healthy cells unharmed. By simply drinking green tea diet, one can also reduce the risk of cancer.</p>
<p>Some studies in recent years have also shown that drinking green tea can help lose some weight.  It has been noted by a study published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition that with the consumption of green tea diet, the body’s total 24-hour energy expenditure is boosted by up to 4%. Green tea diet helps increase the body’s metabolic rates. With its thermogenic properties, it is only natural that green tea diet can also promote faster metabolism of fats and sugars. With the green tea diet, one can therefore lose weight without doing a workout at the gym.</p>
<p>Green tea can also help your body fight any infections. Some recent studies have shown that drinking tea increases the immunity system, thus strengthening the body’s ability to fight diseases. </p>
<p>In recent years, the green tea diet has also been proved to lower blood pressure and also help asthma sufferers. Green tea contains theophylline which can help muscles surrounding bronchial tubes to relax, thus helping asthma sufferers to breathe easier.</p>
<p>With all these benefits of green tea diet, why should you pass up on boosting your body’s vitality and lose weight at the same time?</p>
<p>Are there any downside effects to green tea diet? Even though green tea diet has a reputation for boosting health, scientific evidence of its health benefits are rather mixed. </p>
<p>In an article published in the Archives of Internal Medicine, American researchers collaborated with their Chinese counterparts to discuss the positive effects of green tea diet on cholesterol levels. Using a sample of 240 men and women (average age 55) who possess moderate to high LDL cholesterol levels, the researchers instructed them to retain their usual low-fat diet, green tea diet intake, and activity levels. After three months, those who consumed green tea diet extract with their regular meals lost more than 15% of their total LDL cholesterol levels. This finding therefore further supported the benefits of green tea.</p>
<p>Based on recent studies and experience, the general consensus is that green tea offers several health benefits and also help with losing weight. </p>
<p>Dieting generally involves eating well and exercising. Green tea diet, like all other diets, needs a lot of effort and commitment for those who try it. This diet requires both discipline and dedication for it to make any significant impact on your weight loss goals. With the green tea diet, you lose weight and also keep your body healthy.</p>
<p>To really benefit from the green tea diet, I suggest you take <a href="http://www.benefitsofgreentea.info/r/green-tea-diet.php?cid=bgt-post" target="_blank">this weight loss supplement</a> which contains the extract by <a href="http://www.benefitsofgreentea.info/r/green-tea-diet.php?cid=bgt-post" target="_blank">clicking here</a>.</p>
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		<title>Understanding the Properties of Green Tea</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 08 Dec 2007 07:57:57 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Julie Health</dc:creator>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Today, most people have heard about green tea, learning about the many benefits offered. For instance, green tea helps fight cancer, lower bad cholesterol, fight tooth decay, reduce weight, and lower high blood pressure. While these benefits are proven facts coming from in-depth studies performed around the world, the properties of green tea are not completely understood by most consumers.</p>
<p>As you will discover in this article, the properties of green tea are basic but powerful. First, green tea originates from various Asian countries to include Japan and China. The leaves are removed and used as the tea, usually by being steamed rather than boiling as we do in the United States. Additionally, green tea leaves can be dried and made into powder form used for baking, cooking, and even developed into supplement form via tablet or capsule.</p>
<p>Regardless of the form, the properties of green tea are what we find so fascinating. Keep in mind that while you will find different forms and strength of green tea, the properties of green tea do not change unless you purchase a product blended with other tea or ingredients. The primary benefit is antioxidant properties of green tea. In addition, each leaf contains caffeine, theanine, an amino acid, catechin, chlorophyll, butyric acid, vitamins A, B1, B2, B3, C, E, F, P, and U, and minerals to include saponin, saccharides, and pectin.</p>
<p>In addition to the obvious benefits, remember that the ingredients are natural, making green tea use even more attractive. However, the way in which the tea is processed could change the base structure of the properties. As mentioned, Asian people steam the leaves, which mean the properties of the green tea are unchanged. Therefore, the benefits by consuming green tea are much greater than when the leaves are boiled.</p>
<p>Since the antioxidant properties of green tea are the most valuable, we want to address them. A number of studies show lipid peroxidation is inhibited up to six times more consuming green tea than other types of tea. Lipid peroxidation is a reference to the oxidative degeneration of lipids in which free radicals rob important electrons from the lipids found in cell membranes. When this occurs, cells are damaged.</p>
<p>The properties of green tea also include catechine, an active ingredient that performs up to ten times better than beta carotene and vitamin C in cleaning out alkyl peroxyl radicals. Another of the green tea properties known as polyphenols has been proven more powerful than antioxidants found in rosemary, curcumin, and vitamins C and E. Broken down, this means oxidants within the body are found and cleaned before cell damage occurs. Other benefits to this green tea property are the reduction and elimination of cancer cells.</p>
<p>In addition, properties of green tea help grow strong nails and hair, as well as prevent tooth decay by killing off bacteria that causes plaque. In addition to eliminating problems with cavities, bad breath is also stopped. The bottom line is that properties found within green tea have multiple impacts on the body, all good.</p>
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		<title>Green Tea Supplement Reviews</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 09 Sep 2007 06:03:59 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Julie Health</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[When it comes to green tea, many people enjoy a hot cup of tea in the morning in lieu of coffee. Then, you have individuals who love an ice-cold glass of green tea. Another option is those who love cooking or creating dishes using dry green tea. Then, for people on the go who still [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>When it comes to green tea, many people enjoy a hot cup of tea in the morning in lieu of coffee. Then, you have individuals who love an ice-cold glass of green tea. Another option is those who love cooking or creating dishes using dry green tea. Then, for people on the go who still want to take full advantage of the wide range of nutrients and health benefits associated with green tea, supplements are available in both capsule and tablet form.</p>
<p>Unfortunately, not all supplements are the same. For that reason, we wanted to provide you with some excellent green tea supplement reviews to help you choose the best produce possible. Keep in mind that high quality green tea supplements do not have to cost a fortune, just as pricey supplements does not always equate to quality. Therefore, these green tea supplement reviews will show you some of the best brands on the market today, products that are processed in reputable facilities with closely monitored operations.</p>
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<li>Nature’s Plus Chinese Green Tea – 100% natural with no preservatives or coloring, Nature’s Plus is rated as a top brand.</li>
<li>Nature’s Herbs Green Tea Powder – Available in both caffeine and caffeine-free formulas, this particular product is affordable and uses only the highest quality green tea leaves.</li>
<li>Source Naturals – This green tea extract comes in 100 mg, offering all the wonderful benefits of quality green tea but in a new, convenient form.</li>
<li>Jarrow’s Green Tea Powder – Containing 33% catechin, Jarrow’s is a top choice.  While a little pricier than other brands, this product is worth the money.</li>
<li>NOW Foods – Available in 400 mg green tea extract or 250 mg capsules, the formula consists of 40% catechins and 60% polyphenols for a very powerful solution.</li>
<li>Natural Brand – This green tea extract provides quality antioxidants that help fight against cellular damage of the body.</li>
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<p>Again, these green tea supplement reviews are just a small sampling of what you will find on the market. You could certainly purchase quality products from the larger or better-known health food stores but another option is buying online. The thing to remember when you purchase green tea supplements through the internet is that while most companies are honest, you still have some risk of buying from a company that does not follow proper processes.</p>
<p>Remember, the development of herbs is not controlled by the Food and Drug Administration. Therefore, buying from an unknown source could result in poor quality green tea supplements, or even dangerous problems. For example, a recent news story told of green tea that had been shipped from the United States from China. The problem was that this particular shipment of tea was contaminated with pesticides.</p>
<p>It is important you do your homework when buying green tea of any kind, checking various green tea supplement reviews so you have a better understanding of what you are buying. Purchase the proper strength and shop around. In addition to green tea supplement reviews specific to brands, you might also research various case studies and personal reviews for recommendations.</p>
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		<title>Is Tea Better than Coffee?</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 23 Jul 2007 08:05:47 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Julie Health</dc:creator>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>When most people awaken, the first thing they grab is a cup of coffee or a cup of tea.  You will also find a number of ice tea drinkers, as well as those who love ice coffee beverages, which have become quite popular.  With both beverages being highly popular, we often hear the question, &#8220;Is tea better than coffee&#8221;, which is exactly what we wanted to address here in this article.</p>
<p>Okay, so is tea better than coffee and if so, why?  The answer is yes, tea is better than coffee and we will explain why.  Both beverages contain caffeine, a substance that helps get the day going but for individuals with a caffeine sensitivity problem, both coffee and tea would likely cause a problem.  In addition, both coffee and tea are delicious.  These drinks can be consumed as is or enhanced with cream, sugar, and honey, and so on.  As you can see, tea and coffee have a lot in common but this is where the similarities begin to fade.</p>
<p>Now, for the question of is tea better than coffee, keep in mind that the type of tea makes a huge difference.  Interestingly, different teas offer different benefits.  For example, ginseng tea has been studies with results showing this type of tea can improve concentration and memory, boost a person?s reaction time, help fight off viral infections, reduce stress, and even improve circulation.</p>
<p>Then, you have black tea, also loaded with health benefits.  For instance, black tea can prevent clogged arteries that lead to heart attack and stroke, this tea inhibits cancer growth, helps reduce inflammation, and is proven to neutralize many germs.  Of course, green tea is a favorite, which also helps fight cancer, lowers high blood pressure, reduces bad cholesterol, and kills oral bacteria that causes plaque leading to tooth decay.</p>
<p>Although coffee tastes great, you can see the answer to the question, ?Is tea better than coffee? is yes.  Keep in mind that because of the caffeine makeup of coffee, most people would agree that coffee is better at providing a quick mental boost than most teas do.  However, many teas contain antioxidants that work to protect the cellular structure of the body, leading to a healthier and longer life.</p>
<p>Again, coffee does have some health advantages over tea.  In this case, studies show that coffee is a good preventative against liver cancer and that it lowers the chance of gallstones.  Although these are certainly great reasons to drink coffee, we still believe that tea outranks coffee.  In addition to the abovementioned benefits of tea, others include fighting off osteoporosis, reducing risk of kidney disease, providing relief from menstrual cramping and aching muscles, and calming the nerves.</p>
<p>The next time someone offers you coffee versus tea, we recommend you stop to thing of the age-old question, ?Is tea better than coffee? to help you make the right choice.  Of course, you can enjoy a good cup of coffee on occasion but perhaps you might be more apt to reach for tea instead.</p>
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		<title>How is Green Tea Used</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 24 May 2007 06:49:04 +0000</pubDate>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Green tea is an herb that comes from Japan, China, and other Asian countries, known officially as &#8220;Camellia sinesis&#8221;. The leaves of the plant are harvested and then steamed. When consumed as a beverage or through powder made from dried leaves, green tea has shown to provide tremendous health benefit. An active ingredient found in green tea is called epigallocatechin Gallate, more commonly referred to as EGCG.</p>
<p>How green tea is used varies slightly from one part of Asia to another, as well as within other countries. For examples, green tea is usually consumed as a hot tea in Japan and China, often enjoyed in formal settings of a teahouse. However, when asked, &#8220;How is green tea used&#8221; referring to the United States, you will find that the powder is used for baking, to make fruit smoothies, as a cold beverage, and more.</p>
<p>Now, how green tea is used is not as important as making sure it is used. In other words, whether steaming, boiling, or using the powder form of green tea will provide antioxidants that have been proven through one study after another to boost health. For instance, is has been shown that green tea helps fight cancer, lowers LDL or bad cholesterol, prevents tooth decay, and even serves as a dietary supplement for people wanting to lose weight.</p>
<p>Since there are so many different ways for using this type of tea, we wanted to provide some tips on how green tea is used in our culture. For athletes, good carbohydrates, proper level of fat, and many nutrients are required to compete. Green tea is loaded with rich bioflavonoid elements that can improve performance. In other words, consuming the right amount of green tea daily would keep a person healthy and when used in smoothies, boost energy.</p>
<p>Okay, how is green tea used in fighting weight? Well, we know that Americans are currently fighting an epidemic of obesity. More than any other time in history, our society is eating worse exercising less, and walking around with excessive weight. As a result, we see a significant increase in heart disease, diabetes, high cholesterol, boosted blood pressure, joint pain, and more. By using green tea, appetite is often suppressed, which means less food consumption.</p>
<p>Next question would be how is green tea used for benefiting children? Again, when taken in the right quantity, green tea is harmless to adults and to children. You could introduce green tea into your child&#8217;s diet, knowing you are doing something positive for his or her health while also providing food rich in nutrients. For example, instead of sending your child to school with chocolate chip cookies, why not make carob and green tea cookies. The flavor is delicious and your child will be thrilled.</p>
<p>The bottom line is that how green tea is used is multifaceted. With so many proven benefits, we see dentists recommending it to patients to help prevent and fight bacteria in the mouth that causes plaque. We see stressed out businesspeople using green tea as a soothing drink to relax. Finally, we see green tea used in the battle against cancer. Therefore, when you hear, &#8220;How is green tea used&#8221; , you know the answer is in many forms, all helping to improve overall health.</p>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 19 May 2007 06:50:54 +0000</pubDate>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>In the past decade, green tea has become an increasingly popular choice of beverage for a number of reasons. Known to help people lose weight while also fighting off things such as cancer, heart disease, high blood pressure, and bad cholesterol, green tea has become a part of people’s lives who are interested in being healthy. Interestingly, most people are completely unaware of the ingredients in green tea, which we wanted to cover in this article.</p>
<p>With more than 3,000 different types of tea, it is fascinating to find that green tea is among the top choice. Grown on the Camellia sinensis bush, the leaves actually produce three distinct tea types depending on how they are processed. For instance, unfermented leaves produce green tea, semi-fermented leaves produce oolong tea, and fully fermented leaves from this same plant produce black tea. For green tea, the leaves must be dried quickly, which is typically done in Chinese form by pan firing or steaming, which maintains the beautiful color, as well as high content of catechin.</p>
<p>When discussing the ingredients of green tea, keep in mind that this is more a reference to the nutritional value. Of course, you can purchase green tea in various flavors, which would change the actual ingredients in green tea. For instance, you might find green tea blended with mint in which case the additional ingredient would be mint or perhaps green tea blended with jasmine tea, again the additional ingredient being jasmine. Therefore, we are referring to ingredients in green tea as the nutrients.</p>
<p>The most vital of all ingredients in green tea is the antioxidant known as polyphenol, specifically Epigallocatechin-3-gallate, more commonly called EGCG. This particular green tea ingredient provides significant health benefits such as preventing cancer, lowering blood pressure, reducing LDL cholesterol, and even fighting oral bacteria that causes plaque, thus the reduction or elimination of tooth decay.</p>
<p>Another ingredient in green tea is 0.06mg of caffeine. Then, one bag of green tea contain between 80 and 100 mgs of the polyphenols with EGCG accounting for about 25 to 30 mgs of that. Then, other ingredients in green tea include theanine, which is a type of amino acid, catechin, chlorophyll, butyric acid, vitamins A, B1, B2, B3, C, E, F, P, and U, and certain minerals such as, saponin, saccharides, and pectin.</p>
<p>Each of these green tea ingredients works together to provide a wonderful product that is delicious, as well as healthy. Keep in mind that the way in which the product is made will determine the level of beneficial ingredients in green tea. For example, the Chinese people have long pan fired or steamed the leaves, retaining the highest level of nutrients. The Japanese will also steam, as well as boil and dry to create powder.</p>
<p>Today, you can purchase green tea in bags for brewing, in loose-leaf form, which is great for steaming, in supplements to include tablet and capsule form, or in powdered form. With powdered green tea, you can use it for baking cookies, cakes, pies, breads, or mixing in with other ingredients to make smoothies. The bottom line is that no matter how you consume this substance, the ingredients of green tea will benefit your life while providing you with a relaxing beverage or delicious food.</p>
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		<title>Benefits of Herbal Green Tea</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 07 May 2007 11:02:13 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[When it comes to tea, herbal green tea is by far one of the most, well known, and beneficial. In fact, the benefits of herbal green tea are cherished around the globe. For more than 5,000 years, different Asian countries have enjoyed both flavor and health benefits of herbal green tea but it has just [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>When it comes to tea, herbal green tea is by far one of the most, well known, and beneficial. In fact, the benefits of herbal green tea are cherished around the globe. For more than 5,000 years, different Asian countries have enjoyed both flavor and health benefits of herbal green tea but it has just been in the past 50 years that people in America have taken advantage of green tea.</p>
<p>When you consider that some of the benefits of herbal green tea include the prevention of cellular damage to the body, thus reduction or elimination of cancer, lower blood pressure and LDL, better immune system and cardiovascular system, and even weight loss, it is no wonder that green tea is receiving such rave reviews. In this article, we will discuss just why herbal green tea is so beneficial.</p>
<p>You see, this particular type of tea contains catechin polyphenols such as EGCG, which is a strong and powerful antioxidant. Although other types of tea contain these antioxidants, the difference with green tea is that it contains the greatest concentration, thus the most beneficial of all teas. With EGCG, both circulatory and heart health are improved. For this reason, herbal green tea is recommended by many doctors to patients.</p>
<p>Now, when shopping around for herbal green tea, you will find different levels of catechins. Whether drinking green tea, baking with green tea powder, or taking a supplement of green tea, for optimal benefit choose a product with a level of 50%. You can check the labels of various brands to determine the percentage of catechins. Keep in mind that herbs are not monitored by the Food and Drug Administration so it is vital that you purchase products from a reputable company.</p>
<p>Since green tea helps with weight loss, it is common to find a number of diet pills containing herbal green tea. Typically, these products are a carefully formulated dose of caffeine and green tea extract, which has been proven to burn more calories than other diet pills. In some cases, you will find herbal green tea diet pills that also contain compounds such as silica, rice powder, cellulose, and magnesium stearate.</p>
<p>Many times, new products are introduced to the public, making huge promises that fall short. However, with herbal green tea, the majority of researchers agree that the components offer tremendous benefit. In addition to those benefits already mentioned, others include better concentration, regulation of blood sugar, better digestion, and more.</p>
<p>What we know is that people from Asian countries and France where herbal green tea is a staple have lower incidences of heart related diseases. In fact, in Japan, we see a reduction of 75%! The bottom line is that herbal green tea contains a number of medicinal properties known as antioxidants that prevent damage to the body, specifically the cellular system, caused by free radicals that occur naturally but increase in number, due to things in the environment. Therefore, adding herbal green tea to your daily routine is a great way to start living a healthier lifestyle.</p>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 21 Apr 2007 07:55:23 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Julie Health</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Over the past few years, we have heard a lot about green tea. Study after study shows beneficial effects of green tea are real. In our society, we eat too much, we consume the wrong foods, we work too many hours, and we take too little time for ourselves. To balance things out, many people [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Over the past few years, we have heard a lot about green tea. Study after study shows beneficial effects of green tea are real. In our society, we eat too much, we consume the wrong foods, we work too many hours, and we take too little time for ourselves. To balance things out, many people are searching for a way to improve health that still fits in with a busy lifestyle. Green tea is an excellent option since it can be consumed as a liquid drink or used in baking and cooking.</p>
<p>In this article, we wanted to address some of the top beneficial effects of green tea so you can see for yourself why all the fuss. This type of tea is highly rich in epigallocatechin gallate, otherwise known as EGCG, a powerful and effective antioxidant. This type of antioxidant has been studied in-depth with the results showing just how powerful it is.</p>
<p>For starters, EGCG can inhibit the growth of cancer cells. Even better, beneficial effects of green tea also confirm the prevention of cancer cells while not harming surrounding, healthy tissue. With cancer on the rise in this country, this news is truly remarkable. Another green tea benefit is the lowering of LDL cholesterol, also called “bad cholesterol”. Many of the foods we eat are loaded with saturated fat, which increases cholesterol levels that ultimately lead to heart attack and even stroke.</p>
<p>Even more fascinating is that green tea beneficial effects include a study performed by the French. Most people know that French food, as good as it is, is loaded with fat. However, for some reason, French people are shown to have a much lower occurrence of heart disease than people living in the United States have. The reason is directly linked to the resveratrol in red wine. What makes this information so great is that EGCG found in green tea is 50% more powerful than resveratrol, thus reducing risk of heart disease in people who consume it.</p>
<p>If you look at the Chinese and Japanese cultures, they have very few heart problems. The key is the consumption of green tea. However, the difference between Asian cultures and our own is that they steam the leaves rather than boil them. As a result, EGCG is not lost, making it far more effective. Therefore, to enjoy the beneficial effects of green tea, we suggest you purchase a steamer specifically designed for tea leaves.</p>
<p>Other green tea beneficial effects include diet. Our country is in an obese epidemic with numbers on the rise. New evidence has been released showing that green tea taken or consumed daily helps curb the appetite, thus aiding with weight loss efforts. In fact, some of the current studies show that drinking green tea or using it in cooking helps burn far more calories than other forms of caffeine.</p>
<p>Finally, beneficial effects of green tea connect with tooth decay. Cavities form from bacteria found in the mouth. Even frequent brushing and rinsing cannot eliminate all the harmful bacteria. However, green tea destroys bacteria, which causes plaque. As you can see, the beneficial effects of green tea address many of the health issues each of us face every day.</p>
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		<title>Miracle Cup: The Health Benefits of Green Tea</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 14 Mar 2007 10:53:57 +0000</pubDate>
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<p>For 4,000 years, the Chinese people have been using green tea as treatment for everything from headaches to depression. </p>
<p>Today, studies are conducted in Asia and the west in order to produce hard evidence of the health benefits of green tea. In the 1994 edition of the Journal of National Cancer Institute, the results of an epidemiological study stated that one of the health benefits of drinking green tea is that it can reduce the risk of esophageal cancer in Chinese men and women by up to 60%.</p>
<p>The rich presence of catechin polyphenols, particularly epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG) is the reason why green tea has so much health benefits. A powerful antioxidant, EGCG can not only inhibit the growth of cancer cells but can also destroy them without harming healthy cells. </p>
<p>The University of Purdue has also concluded a research on how a certain compound present in green tea can stop cancer cells from growing. Still another health benefit of green tea is its ability to lower down cholesterol levels and improve the ratio between good (HDL) cholesterol and bad (LDL) cholesterol.</p>
<p>The EGCG in green tea is a health benefit substance that can lower down LDL cholesterol levels and stop blood from forming abnormal clots (thrombosis), a leading cause of heart attacks and strokes.</p>
<p>Green tea has more health benefits compared to other Chinese teas like oolong and black tea, all of which come from the plant Camellia sinensis. What makes green tea different is the process by which it is made. Green tea owes much of its health benefits to how the Camellia sinensis leaves are steamed. The steam process keeps the EGCG health benefit of green tea from oxidizing. With oolong and black teas, however, the leaves are fermented instead of being steamed, thus causing the EGCG health benefit to transform into another less medicinally potent form.</p>
<p>Aside from medicinal value, green tea can also offer other health benefits, especially in the fitness field. Drinking green tea can cause a person to burn down more calories. A recent study on the health benefits of green tea shows that the drink can help dieters. According to the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition in 1999, men who take both caffeine and green tea burn down more calories than men who only take caffeine or a placebo.</p>
<p>Another health benefit of green tea is its bacteria-destroying properties. The health benefit of green tea in this area is that it can help prevent food poisoning and also prevent tooth decay. The substances found in green tea kill the bacteria causing food poisoning and those that cause dental plaque to form.</p>
<p>Well known for its countless medicinal and health benefits, green tea is nothing short of a miracle.</p>
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		<title>Powerful Super Green Tea Diet</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 15 Feb 2007 08:50:21 +0000</pubDate>
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<p>Nature’s Bounty, America’s largest manufacturer of quality vitamins, minerals, food supplements, health and beauty aids, was among those who took advantage of the recently discovered weight loss benefits of green tea. They called their product the super green tea diet, a fitting title for a truly super health drink.</p>
<p>Legend states that the person who first discovered the countless benefits of green tea was the Chinese Emperor Shen Nung. It is said that the emperor was trying to boil some water when leaves from a nearby plant fell into his cauldron. The result was a highly aromatic and beneficial herbal drink that became known as green tea.</p>
<p>For 4,000 years, green tea was a staple drink among Asians. When the beverage finally made its grand crossover in the Western shores, it was found that green tea holds even more benefits for its drinkers.  Diets such as the super green tea diet were born.</p>
<p>Super green tea diet is a weight loss and workout all in one capsule. It helps burn calories by promoting sugar and fat metabolism. Studies show that the catechin polyphenols found in the diet supplements react with other antioxidants to promote thermogenesis, which is responsible for burning body-fat and increasing metabolism. </p>
<p>Similarly, the antioxidants found in the green tea diet supplements inhibit the production of insulin, the hormone that stores calories into fats. The supplements to suppress insulin, fats are readily made available, turning them into pure energy for the muscles.</p>
<p>Interesting enough, the super green tea diet is ephedra-free. Ephedra is a harmful substance contained in most dietary supplements and has been known to be the cause of two deaths reported to the FDA. With the super green tea diet, you lose weight and at the same time, keep yourself safe from the harmful effects of ephedra.</p>
<p>Another point to note is the super green tea diet also contains green tea extract and Chromium which is a major contributor in increasing fat and sugar metabolism. This action leads to faster fat-burning and faster weight loss.</p>
<p>The diet gives you the “extra push” you need to get your weight loss goals into action. It combines all-natural ingredients to help you achieve the body you’ve always wanted. Uva Ursi in super green tea diet has diuretic properties that help you maintain fluid balance in your body. Vitamin B-6, Ginger, and Guarana making it a great source of energy. Perfect for those enrolled in workout regimens. Super green tea diet also contains Ginger Zingiber officinale (root) and Bladderwack Extract Fucus vesiculosus (herb).</p>
<p>Super green tea diet is a diet pill that really works. According to some online product reviews, you could lose up to ten pounds in a month when you use the product. Taking one pill after two meals with a full glass of water should do the trick for you.</p>
<p>Super green tea diet works ideally with a workout or diet plan. This is a provision afforded to you for free because it includes a specially formulated diet plan enclosed in the box.</p>
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		<title>Slimming Down With Green Tea Diet Products</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 06 Feb 2007 09:14:49 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Julie Health</dc:creator>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Are you one of those people who have been on every single diet that has become popular? Maybe you have been told that this supplement will work, that combination will be the best, or you definitely need to use this for thirty days in order to benefit. Sooner or later, you find yourself back on another diet and back to the same weight you were. Why does this happen? The supplements that you are using are not natural. Why not turn to green tea diet products as a natural supplement to enhance your dieting skills. </p>
<p>Green tea works with your body in several ways in order to help you loose weight. It clears the digestive system, increases the metabolism, and takes care of the extra calories that your body shouldn’t be handling. It also takes out the carbohydrates that you don’t want pushing your system around. It is a completely natural diet supplement that has not been able to be reproduced. </p>
<p>If you are looking for green tea diet products, you don’t have to look any further than a cup. No matter what type of green tea you decide to use, it will activate and balance these different parts of your system. If you don’t want to take tea time every day, you can find different variations to help you loose the weight. </p>
<p>One of the most well known green tea diet products comes as a supplement. You can find these in almost every store, presented as a capsule for you to take with any other multivitamin that you are using. This is the most popular product that is used for loosing weight with green tea. The major part to look at when finding these products is on the back. You will want to make sure that the majority of the capsule is not only green tea, but also the EGCG that is used to help your metabolism. </p>
<p>From this major concept, several companies have developed even stronger green tea diet products. They have done this by combining green tea into a formula that will significantly enhance weight loss. If you want to loose fast, you can look at diet places that have large amounts of green tea mixed with other substances. Whether it is in a shake or a pill, it will be effective in helping you to use the substance as a diet material. </p>
<p>Once you know the benefits of green tea, you will not want to wait for something else to come along. Green tea diet products are an all natural answer for you to slim down at a quicker rate. When you combine this with a balanced meal and exercise you will be certain to get rid of what you don’t want and keep what you do. Green tea will be there to help you along the way.</p>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Through the process of oxidation, oxygen starts the process of burning glucose and fat to provide heat and energy in the body. Although this is an inevitable and naturally occurring process which gives our bodies the energy we need; the process of oxidation creates some by-products that have negative effects to our body.</p>
<p>During the process of oxidation, highly reactive by-products called free radicals are produced. These free radicals act on other molecules, turning them into free radicals like themselves, thus disrupting their normal functioning. This could eventually lead to massive cell destruction, tissue damage, and even cause degenerative diseases, like cancer, heart disease, Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson’s disease, rheumatoid arthritis and atherosclerosis among others.</p>
<p>Oxygen damage to your cells results when there are too many free radicals present inside the body. Researchers conclude that such damage may be partly responsible for the effects of aging and certain diseases. </p>
<p>There are certain substances in food which may play a role in protecting against this damage. Luckily, the human body comes prepared with natural defenses against these harmful free radicals. </p>
<p>Antioxidants are chemical substances found naturally in fruits and vegetables. Antioxidants act on free radicals, pursuing them and neutralizing them in order to stop their damage on healthy cells of the body. </p>
<p>What are the antioxidant effects of plants? Among the many plants that have disease-fighting antioxidants is the camellia sinensis, otherwise known as the tea plant. For centuries, tea has been served in Asian households as a healthy drink to promote health and general well-being. Green tea especially has been greatly favored due its many amazing health benefits.</p>
<p>For centuries, green tea has been consumed throughout the ages in Asia. In traditional Chinese and Indian medicine, green tea has been used as a stimulant, diuretic (to promote the excretion of urine), astringent (to control bleeding and help heal wounds), and to improve heart health. </p>
<p>The benefits of green tea have been largely attributed to the presence of polycatechins which have potent antioxidant effects. However, besides polycatechins, there are also other ingredients in green tea that contribute to its antioxidant effects. </p>
<p>What are the antioxidant effects found in green tea? Among all flavonoids, catechin is ranked high for its antioxidant effects and properties. Catechin is that substance in green tea which makes the beverage an excellent source of antioxidant effects. Besides tannin, vitamins such as vitamin A (carotene), C, and E, there are also other well-known substances in green tea that gives it its antioxidant effects. </p>
<p>Research aimed at finding the active compounds in green tea revealed that its defensive and antioxidant effects are mainly due to catechins which are powerful polyphenolic antioxidants. </p>
<p>Green tea also has antioxidant effects that make them powerful anti-carcinogenic, cardioprotective, nueroprotective, and anti-microbial actions. A mostly bioactive catechin called epigallocatechin gallate has been singled out by many researchers as very important because of its antioxidant effects leading to cancer prevention.</p>
<p>It is therefore a good idea to drink tea for its antioxidants effects. A constant intake of antioxidants from our diet can protect against damages to our body cells which occur following oxidation. Have more cups of green tea per day and benefit from its antioxidant effects.</p>
<p class="resourcebox">Julie Health writes about the <a href="http://www.benefitsofgreentea.info/category/green-tea-antioxidants/">green tea antioxidant benefits</a> at her website.</p>
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		<title>Tea And The Caffeine Myth</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 25 Jan 2007 04:45:42 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Julie Health</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Green Tea Antioxidants]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[While in Chicago for a long weekend trip, I visited several tea shops &#8211; it was nice to see that loose leaf teas are gaining in popularity at least in some parts of the U.S. There&#8217;s definitely a lot yet to be done in terms of general education about the quality of different leaves &#8211; [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>While in Chicago for a long weekend trip, I visited several tea shops &#8211; it was nice to see that loose leaf teas are gaining in popularity at least in some parts of the U.S. There&#8217;s definitely a lot yet to be done in terms of general education about the quality of different leaves &#8211; I will write another article about this, hopefully I&#8217;ll have some physical samples soon. I came back with what feels like countless new things to write about, but for the moment let&#8217;s just dispell the various rumors about caffeine in tea. We&#8217;ll take a look at caffeine contents of different parts of the tea bush, absorption, flavor, and differences of caffeine in tea and coffee.</p>
<p>Let&#8217;s start with some basic facts, from the beginning&#8230;: the quantity of caffeine in dry loose leaf tea is higher than the quantity of caffeine in the same weight of dry coffee beans. The caffeine content of a cup of tea, on average, is lower though (by about half), than the same in a like size cup of coffee. This is due to the fact that more tea is produced from the same amount of tea leaves than from coffee beans. Infusing tea beyond the recommended steeping time increases the caffeine content of the cup, which is something I recommend against &#8211; the flavor of the tea will be affected to some degree (the primary contributors to the tea &#8216;flavor&#8217; is due to the interaction between the caffeine and polyphenols present in the leaves).</p>
<p>So, in short, a properly infused cup of tea generally yields about half the caffeine content of a cup of tea.</p>
<p>Caffeine content of a tea bush varies by the part of the bush used for your loose leaf tea. While caffeine levels vary slightly by region, the general breakdown of caffeine content is as follows:</p>
<p>Bud 4.50 % First leaf 4.10 % Second Leaf 3.40 % Third Leaf 2.90 % Upper stem 2.50 % Lower stem 1.40 %</p>
<p>Depending on the type of tea you are drinking (white tea, for instance is primarily just buds, with high caffeine content). Many low quality loose leaf teas have higher net quantities of stems, resulting in a lower caffeine content tea. This is important, remember, because flavor is a matter of the essential interaction between polyphenols and caffeine in tea). As far as daily consumption is concerned, it is generally safe (and has no known &#8211; at least from what I&#8217;ve found in all my research) to consume as much as 10 to 12 cups of tea per day. I do have to add a word of caution here though&#8230;. tea is a diuretic, due to its caffeine content. You will need to drink more water to make up for fluid loss caused by drinking a lot of tea. I realize it may sound odd, but just try it! Drink a pot of real loose leaf tea, and you&#8217;ll find yourself feeling dehydrated an hour later. Of course the same isn&#8217;t true for the junk that passes itself off as tea (think Lipton ice tea, for instance).</p>
<p>To further illustrate the relative caffeine content in various beverages, here&#8217;s a comparison:</p>
<p>Bottle of Coke (300ml) &#8211; 40mg caffeine (average) Dark Chocolate Bar (50g) &#8211; 35mg caffeine (avg) Cup of Coffee (8oz) &#8211; 100mg (avg) Cup of Tea (8oz) &#8211; 35mg (avg) A pharmacologically active dose of caffeine is 200mg and a fatal dose is 10,000mg. Important to note here is also that several studies suggest that as much as 70-80% of caffeine content consumed is actually not absorbed by the body.</p>
<p>Here is another one for you: caffeine content of green tea is approximately the same as it is in black tea. The fermentation process critical to the state of the final leaf (green or black) does affect the active Catechin (antioxidant) content of the leaf, but the caffeine content remains largely the same. So&#8230;. when the store clerk tells you that the green tea has less caffeine, don&#8217;t take their word for it. Just stick with the recommended water temperatures and infusing times, and you&#8217;ll get a great cup of tea &#8211; with a caffeine dose half that of coffee, and not detrimental to your health (standard disclaimer applies here, if you have any health concerns please do consult with your doctor).</p>
<p>On to the subject of decaffeinated tea: This probably warrants its own subject, but let&#8217;s at least have this for a bit of reference. There are three commercial means of extracting caffeine from loose leaf tea, including the use of solvents (either ethyl acetate or methylene chloride) or the use of carbon dioxide. While producers insist that this affects the leaf only minimally, you will be drinking a tea with less than 0.4% caffeine (that&#8217;s the max content of caffeine in the dry leaf for decaffeinated tea). Again here as a purist I do want to mention that the flavor interactions will be affected, and you are consuming a product altered through the use of foreign chemical substances. Buyer beware.</p>
<p class="resourcebox">Mark is a contributing author to the Loose Leaf information site at <a title="http://www.looseleaf.info" href="http://www.looseleaf.info/" target="_blank">http://www.looseleaf.info</a></p>
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		<title>Schiff Green Tea Diet</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 15 Jan 2007 16:35:37 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Julie Health</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Consider a daily workout instead of a weekly visit to the gym. Schiff green tea diet provides you with the best way to workout everyday without the hassle of going to the gym! The Schiff green tea diet is an all-natural diet product that helps promote thermogenesis and fat metabolism. The diet contains no Ma [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Consider a daily workout instead of a weekly visit to the gym. Schiff green tea diet provides you with the best way to workout everyday without the hassle of going to the gym!</p>
<p>The Schiff green tea diet is an all-natural diet product that helps promote thermogenesis and fat metabolism. The diet contains no Ma Huang or Ephedra herb. It is ephedrine-free so you won’t experience any jittery or nervous feelings.  </p>
<p>The Schiff green tea diet has a high amount of active ingredients that have a lot of antioxidant and thermogenic benefits in store for you. The beneficial antioxidants are called catechin polyphenols. These substances interact with other compounds present in order to stimulate thermogenesis and encourage fat to burn.</p>
<p>The most powerful catechin polyphenol found in the green tea diet is called EGCG or epigallocatechin gallate. EGCG has almost the same effect on your fats like ephedra but minus the dangerous side effects that commonly accompany ephedra-induced metabolism. With the Schiff green tea diet, you lose weight without giving up on your body’s health!</p>
<p>The green tea comes from the plant Camellia sinensis, which is a native herb of China. This plant is extracted from is believed to have been in use for more than four thousand years.</p>
<p>The substances present in the diet have been widely recognized over the world as an effective dermal protection against Ultraviolet light radiation. The antioxidants can also help prevent cancers including stomach, ovarian, colon, oral, prostate, breast, and cervical cancers.</p>
<p>Being on the diet can also help in reducing harmful intestinal flora while increasing beneficial intestinal flora. It is the main reason why it has curative effects on cancers. This is also the reason why it can reduce oxidative stress in smokers and non-smokers and acts as a powerfully anti-inflammatory substance.</p>
<p>A single dose of the Schiff green tea diet has been to known to show a dramatic improvement in antioxidant levels in the body. It also helps preserve good cholesterol levels and lower down the bad cholesterol. In addition to that, the diet has anti-bacterial properties that help prevent teeth cavities.</p>
<p>And if the benefits listed above are not enough, further researches were made through the years. Having green tea in a diet supplement sometimes is not enough to promote weight loss. This is why this famous diet comes with standardized formulation to guarantee optimum results.</p>
<p>The Schiff green tea diet contains guaranteed levels of EGCG – 270 milligrams a day. The EGCG is used in combination with specific amounts of caffeine – 150 milligrams a day. These two substances make this diet product something to reckon with.</p>
<p>Included in each diet package is an easy-to-follow eating and workout plan. It has also made their tablets in easy-to-swallow sizes containing 225 milligrams green tea extract, 90 milligrams EGCG, and 50 milligrams caffeine.</p>
<p>Losing weight has never been this easy.</p>
<p class="resourcebox">Julie Health writes about the <a href="http://www.benefitsofgreentea.info/category/loose-weight-green-tea/">losing weight with green tea</a> at her website.</p>
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