Archive for June, 2009

June 30, 2009

Green Tea Extract for Healthier SkinWhile green tea might not be able to cure all the world’s diseases and ailments, it has such diverse uses that many believe it is a panacea of sorts. For example, one of the many green tea health benefits is healthier skin. While drinking green tea won’t provide healthier skin, a salve that includes green tea extract can be used to moisturize and fortify skin for a cleaner and healthier look. Green tea is effective as a skin care product because it is rich in antioxidants. These antioxidants, when applied to the skin, moisturize and remove toxins that clog pores. When applied to the skin, green tea skin care rejuvenates and protects, and can also reduce and prevent the appearance of wrinkles and other effects due to aging. Green tea extract is included in a wide range of antiaging skin care products.

For men and women who want to look more youthful, use green tea skin care products on a daily basis for a more vibrant appearance for several years to come. While green tea can’t reverse the effects of aging, it can slow them down!

Green Tea for Weight Loss

Author: BeanTea
June 16, 2009

Green Tea for Weight LossGreen tea is one of those miracle substances that has such a multitude of positive applications that it’s difficult to name them all. However, most will agree the antioxidants in green tea are the cause of its health benefits. The antioxidants in green tea can do much to improve overall health and wellness. But perhaps green tea extract is most often used in combination with weight loss. The antioxidants in green tea oxidize fat cells, and move them into the blood stream, which then causes weight loss. In fact, because of this, just drinking a cup of green tea in the morning can be the equivalent of burning about 70 calories. There are few substances in the world that can claim an ability to burn calories when ingested. Green tea also can be used to increase metabolism, and has been shown to provide benefits to fitness as well.

Because green tea functions as a natural antioxidant supplement , it is often used as a weight loss supplement in tandem with diet and exercise. For people who want to lose weight and not have to change a whole lot about their lifestyle, drink a few cups of green tea each day; it works wonders!

Green Tea Tastes Terrible!

Author: BeanTea
June 1, 2009

Green Tea Tastes Terrible!Green tea is more of an acquired taste, and for people who haven’t drank green tea or been exposed to it throughout their lives, it’s often a bad taste at the beginning.  Despite not tasting good to some individuals, most recognize that green tea is an amazing supplement in terms of the health benefits it provides.  For all those people, green tea tablets and green tea capsules are the way to go.  Green tea comes available in supplement form with tablets and capsules, allowing people to benefit from the antioxidants in green tea without having to taste it.  Green tea tablets and capsules can be used for weight loss, skin health, or a quick pick-me-up in the morning and throughout the day.  Most green tea tablets and capsules contain green tea extract, which is an even more potent version of green tea leaves. 

In Asia, green tea has been used for centuries to ward off ailments, and is now one of the most common drinks in areas like China, Taiwan, and Japan.  People of all shapes and sizes can benefit from green tea, and as a natural supplement, it’s 100% safe to use and has no ill side effects.