During a diet, even choosing a single beverage becomes more thoughtful than usual. If you usually crave caffeine and drink coffee daily, try replacing coffee with green tea. It can be more helpful in preventing constipation and aiding weight loss during your diet.

 

Green tea contains less caffeine than coffee. While adequate hydration is essential during dieting, excessive caffeine intake can actually cause dehydration, hinder circulation, and lead to constipation. In the case of green tea, a single cup (one tea bag) contains about 15mg of caffeine, which is less than a quarter of the approximately 70mg found in a cup of coffee.

Moreover, catechins in green tea have excellent antioxidant effects, which further aid in dieting. Catechins reduce the levels of glucose, fatty acids, and cholesterol in the blood, preventing fat synthesis and promoting fat breakdown. Additionally, this effect helps maintain smooth blood circulation, which is beneficial for preventing diseases such as hypertension and stroke.

 

In addition, green tea is also effective in preventing dementia. According to a cohort study by a Japanese research team published in the international journal 'Nutrients,' people who regularly and consistently consumed green tea over a long period had a lower risk of dementia, Alzheimer's disease, mild cognitive impairment, and cognitive disorders compared to those who did not. The research team hypothesized that polyphenol components such as catechins may have reduced oxidative stress and inflammation in the brain's blood vessels.

 

However, excessive consumption of green tea can lead to liver damage, so caution is advised. Although the causal relationship has not been definitively established, there has been a report in the UK media about a man with no underlying health conditions who developed liver disease after taking a health supplement containing catechins for two months. In fact, medical staff who examined the patient identified the green tea extract supplement as the reason for the man's deteriorating liver condition. The recommended daily intake of catechins is 300mg, and it is advisable to check the catechin content and ensure that intake does not exceed 300mg per day.

 

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I like green tea, even before I drink coffee.

I kept drinking..

Since I drank coffee

I think I drink less green tea.

 

 

Green tea has many good health benefits.