A green tea that taste great and packed with healthy ingredients

So now that i'm in the swing of getting back to health and nature, thought i'd share with you my green tea fave at the moment. I cant get enough of citrus cool right now, so refreshing, especially when it's cold.

Makes a good drink for heading to the gym. And according to research, the ingredients are packed full of health benifits. Just read on and see for yourself.

Green tea is a rich source of antioxidants called catechins. The catechins in green tea help reduce inflammation and oxidate cell damage. According to the University of Maryland Medical Center, green tea may also boost metabolism and burn fat.


Orange peel

Because of its many active constituents, orange peel tea helps you stay healthy. One cup brings many health benefits.

Orange peel tea helps you fight against viruses and bacteria. It is also useful when treating coughs, asthma, bronchitis, tightness in the chest, and colds. Generally, it is good at helping the body eliminate the phlegm in the lungs. Another benefit is related to stimulating blood circulation and the flow in the lymphatic system. Also, orange peel tea is useful with helping you fight stress, nervousness, and insomnia.

Lime peel

Limes and other citrus fruits are considered a diabetics super food for a number of reasons. Mainly, the high levels of soluble fibre found i limes make it an ideal dietary aid to help regulate the body's absorption of sugar into the bloodstream, reducing the occurrence of blood sugar spikes. Also limes and other citrus fruits have a low glycemic index, meaning they dont cause unexpected spikes in glucose levels. More info on the link below.

Citrus Peel Benefits | LIVESTRONG.COM


Lemon verbena


Lemon verbena is said to protect against muscle damage.
A 2011 issue of the "European journal of applied Physiology" included at 21 day study where participants worked out for 90 minutes each day and took lemon verbena extract as an antioxidanty supplement to their regular diet. Researchers found that lemon verbena reduced the amount of muscle damage the participants experienced, while not having any effect on their ability to build endurance and speed.

 

                                       So drink up folks