You know that green tea is good for you. It’s all over the internet. People are hash tagging things like, “greentea rules” and “green tea is so good for you.” Okay, maybe nobody has updated their status about it, but it is really good for you! You might wonder why, and I will wonder where to begin! There are so many reasons that green tea is good for the body and soul. Here are ten reasons why you really should be sipping on a hot or iced cup of green tea right this second. Seriously. Go make some.

1. Green tea burns fat, particularly in the tummy region.

This miracle drink has been proven to increase the rate at which your body burns calories. This means that the area around your tummy that you aren’t too fond of will be easier to get rid of with a few cups of green tea! It has tons of antioxidants that help out different parts of your body. Your metabolism speeds up, the bloaty feeling you might have is eliminated, and it also helps rid your body of harmful toxins. This drink really is a cure-all for people on a diet plan!

2. Green tea clears up your skin.

Did I mention it is rich in antioxidants? This is really helpful for people who have stress related acne on their bodies. The antioxidants in green tea help detoxify your body, therefore getting rid of the bacteria that produces the pimples and zits that everyone can live without.

3. Green tea has anti-aging benefits.

With the abundant supply of antioxidants in green tea, this nifty little drink helps put a stop to your skin aging prematurely. Of course, we all grow older. But with the help of green tea, we don’t have to look or feel our age as much!

4. Green tea keeps you healthy.

Vitamin C and other antioxidants are prevalent in green tea. What’s the first thing you do when you get sick? Go buy a big bottle of orange juice and some chicken noodle soup, right? That’s because vitamin C is what your body needs when you get sick. Well, when you drink a cup of green tea, it will boost your immunity and therefore prevent you from getting sick in the first place. It helps fight off infections before they even spread so you don’t have to catch that nasty cold that’s going around the office!

5. Green tea keeps you hyrdated.

While most other teas will dehydrate you, particularly sweet tea, green tea does the opposite. It has the same beneficial effects as drinking a glass of water. It will hydrate your body throughout the day.

6. Green tea makes your work-out last longer.

When you go for a run and you get super tired ten minutes in, a glass of green tea is in order! Green tea has been proven to carry antioxidants that help build your muscle endurance and increase your body’s energy level while you are working out.

7. Green tea reduces your risk of a heart attack.

Apparently, green tea has something in it called flavonoids that help relax the blood vessels around your heart. This simple act provides easy access for blood to flow from your heart to the rest of your body, therefore reducing the risk of a heart attack.

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About the author: Carly is a blogger for the leading installer of Plano home security systems. She can usually be found sipping on a cup of green tea and reading a good book.