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Are you a health nut? Are you always looking for the newest yoga pose or trendy workout? Maybe you’re not and are just looking for easy ways to help your body function at top performance. No woman likes being groggy or wants to suffer the consequences of unhealthy habits. But no matter your lifestyle or schedule, there is one easy thing to add to your diet that will make waves in improving your well-being: green tea.

As the oldest plant-based tea known to man, green tea has been waving its magic healing wand for centuries. What’s the hype, you ask? Here are some of the extensive benefits of pairing a cold (or warm) glass of green tea with your next meal.

1 Keeps you Awake

If you find yourself grabbing that third cup of coffee in the last hour, stop yourself now. Put down that scoop of grinds! You don’t need it anymore. Green tea has a substantial caffeine content. Rather than whacking your body with a short-lived burst of energy, get your fix with a cup or two of green tea. It’ll give you the energy you need to get through the day, minus the jitters.

2 Reduces Stress and Anxiety

Green tea is chock-full of l-theanine. If you aren’t familiar with your amino acid analogues (we don’t blame you), we’ll give you the breakdown. Theanine increases alpha waves in the brain, which are associated with relaxation. Green tea also increases dopamine production, so if you’re feeling stressed about your next exam or a job interview, a cup of green tea may be just what you need.

3 Burns Fat

Green tea has been proven to increase the body’s metabolism and the rate at which you burn fat. The combination of these effects and the mild energy boost are a great supplement to your fitness routines. Though data is limited, the other benefits of green tea make it a worthy beverage choice in our minds.

4 Reduces Chance of Getting Cancer

The antioxidants in green tea are especially effective at combating the overproduction of cells. Studies have shown that drinking green tea reduces the risk and prevalence of breast, prostate and colorectal cancer.

5 Lowers Risk of Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s

It’s been shown that the catechin in green tea improves the function of neurons. They tend to both improve and protect neural functions, which are important in preventing both Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s.

6 Improves Dental Health

The main harmful bacteria in your mouth, streptococcus mutans, causes the formation of plaque, cavities and tooth decay. Fortunately, the catechins in green tea discourage the growth of this bacteria, meaning your teeth will stay happy and healthy. It doesn’t stop there; green tea has also been proven to reduce bad breath, inflammation and enamel loss. Your gums – and your dentist – will thank you.

7 Reduces Risk of Type II Diabetes

This disease is characterized by high blood sugar levels paired with insulin resistance or lack of insulin production. Studies show that green tea drinkers have a lower chance of becoming diabetic; green tea promotes insulin sensitivity and lower blood sugar levels.

8 Helps Sidestep Heart Disease

You can reduce your risk of contracting heart disease by drinking green tea, which lower risk factors associated with cardiovascular disease. Green tea increases the antioxidant capacity of the blood, which fights against oxidation of the LDL (bad) cholesterol in your blood.

9 Improves Memory

A study by the Department of Psychiatry at the University of Basel Switzerland showed that green tea enhances cognitive ability and memory. Parts of the brain associated with memory showed increased connectivity with regular consumption of green tea.

10 Helps you feel Happy

A combination of caffeine and l-theanine can help combat feelings of depression. The same alpha waves that are associated with relaxation, reduced stress and less anxiety can also help with depression. L-theanine facilitates with the creation of dopamine and serotonin to fight, so get ready to get happy!

With all these benefits, it’s surprising that we’re not all sucking down green tea every day and night. Fortunately, green tea is super accessible in the U.S. Throw some fruit in there and create your go-to super drink!

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