Stay Relax with Green Tea

Stay Relax with Green Tea - Healthy friend, you know, that tea is one of the drinks that is quite popular in the world? Or are you one of the fans? Yep, in addition to the distinctive flavor, this drink is also nutritious, for health. One type is green tea which is better known for its properties as weight loss. But you know, what's the difference between green tea and black tea that are usually drunk? Come, see the explanation here!

What is the difference?
Green tea  is a drink derived from tea plants or in Latin called Camellia sinensis originating from China. The difference is green tea with black tea, which is in the manufacturing process. Picking green tea, done in the morning to maintain the content of vitamin C, chlorophyll, minerals, and green color in tea.

Why, the color is still green? Because the process of heating after picking tea leaves, prevents the leaves wither and turn brown (oxidation). You can enjoy this drink cold or hot and with added sugar or honey.

Can calm the soul, you know!
Believe it or not, it turns out green tea can calm the soul, you know! The presence of  L-theanine  which is an amino acid group, will give the body a relaxed feeling . According to research conducted by Chacko,  a person's relaxed condition can be judged based on brain wave activity (brain alpha waves), which can be measured using an electroencephalography (EEG) tool .

Oral consumption of L-theanin in the form of 50 mg-200 mg capsules can increase alpha brain wave activity. This, is equivalent to meditation in 30-40 minutes after consuming green tea. Of course this drink is suitable for reducing the perceived stress.

The threshold is consuming it
Of course, everything that is excessive is not good for the body. Likewise with green tea, which in consuming it has a threshold . The threshold for consuming this drink, about two to three glasses per day. If you exceed the threshold, it can cause nausea, symptoms of liver poisoning, or kidney.

Well, Healthy Friend of course already understand, right the benefits of this drink? Come on, make this drink as one of your lifestyle to maintain mental health!