Green tea is better hot or cold?

Health benefits of green tea

Green tea is a well-known drink. The article on the Medlatec General Hospital website has medical consultation from Dr. Duong Ngoc Van, who said that if green tea is used properly, it will bring the following wonderful benefits:

- Prevent cancer

Antioxidants in green tea help the body fight against the damage caused by free radicals, thereby helping to protect cells from the destruction of malignant tumors.

- Good for the cardiovascular system

Drinking green tea properly is very good for people with heart disease, because it reduces the amount of bad cholesterol in the body.

- Prevents tooth decay and reduces dark circles under the eyes

The active ingredients in green tea can inhibit the growth of bacteria, so this herb is often used in toothpaste. Drinking green tea will help prevent tooth decay and bad breath.

With the ability to limit the dilation of blood vessels under the eyes, green tea becomes a very good drink to treat dark circles. Not only that, the amount of caffeine and tannin in green tea also reduces the amount of water in the tissue, thereby reducing the dark and swollen skin around the eyes.

- Improve immunity and increase bone strength

Fluoride in green tea helps strengthen bones. Drinking green tea every day also improves resistance and immunity.

- Skin beauty

EGCG is an active ingredient in green tea that helps maintain skin elasticity and prevent aging. Therefore, drinking green tea is a way to bring natural beauty to the skin from deep within.

- Prevent Alzheimer's and Parkinson's disease

In addition to temporarily improving brain function, green tea also reduces the risk of Alzheimer's and Parkinson's disease because it contains catechins.

Green tea is better hot or cold?

Many people wonder whether green tea is better hot or cold. According to the Health & Life newspaper, Dr. Vu Quoc Trung said that according to Oriental medicine, green tea is cold, so it should not be used cold because it will cause too much cold and phlegm. Therefore, you should drink it hot.

Do not drink green tea instead of water, do not drink green tea that has been brewed overnight, do not drink on an empty stomach as it can cause stomach upset. Do not use green tea to take medicine, do not drink immediately after meals as this reduces the body's absorption of iron from food, increasing the risk of anemia. The appropriate time to drink tea is 60 minutes after a meal. Do not drink after 6 p.m. as this can cause insomnia.

After picking or buying green tea, if you do not use it all, put it in a sealed bag. Note that the bag must be dry. Remove wilted leaves, pests, wash and drain the tea. Store in the refrigerator for about 3 days. Do not buy too much at once. Buy enough to use so that when using the tea, it still retains its original flavor and benefits.

Thanh Thanh (Synthesis)

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