Why 2016 Should Be The Year You Start Drinking Green Tea!

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Looking for an easy-to-keep resolution to improve your overall health? Start drinking green tea. Green tea is a potent source of catechins - healthy antioxidants that can inhibit cancer cell activity and help boost immunity. Need more reasons to drink green tea? It can also: 

1. Lower cholesterol levels and risk of heart disease
2. Help protect against bacterial infections
3. Promote joint health and stronger bones
4. Reduce inflammation
5. Provide mild stimulation and mental focusing effects without the "jitters" that many people experience when drinking coffee.
6. Serve as a metabolism support and aid in maintaining or losing weight

Green tea is available in a wide range of varieties - read this article for more information on nine varieties of green tea. You can introduce yourself by substituting a cup of green tea for a cup of coffee and you will soon be enjoying the health benefits of this delicious beverage! Learn to appreciate the subtle fragrance of quality green tea and use tea time to unwind, meditate and take respite from your stress du jour.

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