It’s understandable why green tea is such a fun and distinct hot beverage option.
And that’s not all!
I drank green tea for 30 days and am here to tell you all about my journey.
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I consider myself to be a coffee/tea hybrid.
I love a good latte, cappuccino, or hazelnut iced coffee just as much as the next person.
When I opt for tea, I typically choose black tea or amatcha latte.
Alexa Mellardo
I felt less anxious.
My normal morning cup of joe certainly wakes me up, but there’s a price to pay.
Coffee also makes me feel anxious, on edge, and jittery.
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This prompted me to determine just how much caffeine is in each beverage.
(No wonder I felt more relaxed and chill with green tea!)
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Green tea helped me think better.
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My new drink helped me think better and feel more focused on my daily tasks at hand.
“It can enhance alertness and improve mood without the jittery feeling often associated with high caffeine intake.
Someresearchalso suggests a potential protective effect against neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer’s.”
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It calmed my stomach.
Plain and simple, I have a lot of stomach issues.
Many foods and beverages disrupt my gut health, creating havoc.
Even though I enjoy the taste of coffee, it has always been a trigger.
I discovered that green tea is chock-full of polyphenolsespecially catechinswhich are “powerfulantioxidants,” according to Goodson.
“This may contribute to the prevention of chronic diseases and aging.”
“Green tea has been studied for its potential role in weight loss and weight management.
It contains caffeine and catechins, which can help boost metabolism andincrease fat burning.
Additionally, some studies suggest that green tea may aid in reducing abdominal fat,” Goodson tells us.
“Green tea catechins, particularly EGCG, have been shown to enhance fat oxidation.
This means that the body may use fat as a source of energy more efficiently.
This effect, coupled with increased metabolism, may contribute to weight loss or weight management over time.”
