If you want the same level of antioxidants in iced tea, double the amount of tea you would use in a hot cup.
7. You get more antioxidants from freshly brewed tea.
True. Don’t waste your money on that bottle of green tea in the vending machine. Researchers have discovered only 3 milligrams of flavonoids in instant, bottled, and decaffeinated teas compared to almost 150 milligrams in freshly brewed tea.
8. It is best to drink green tea with a meal.
False. Studies have shown that green tea may decrease the absorption of iron and folic acid of a nutritious meal, so consider drinking between meals instead of a snack.
Now that we know a little more about tea, go brew yourself a cup or 3 and reap the benefits.
Warning: Because green tea contains caffeine, check with your doctor if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, or have a serious anxiety disorder.
Sources and more reading:
WebMD - Healthy Eating & Diet - Quiz: the truth about green tea. 24, October, 2011
http://www.webmd.com/diet/rm-quiz-green-tea?ecd=wnl_day_101711
Fitness Magazine - Fit Stop - 5 Facts about Green Tea. Web. 24, October, 2011
http://www.fitnessmagazine.com/blogs/fitstop/2011/05/26/healthy-eating/g...
American Cancer Society - Find Support & Treatment - Green Tea. Web. 24, October, 2011
http://www.cancer.org/Treatment/TreatmentsandSideEffects/Complementaryan...
Science Daily - Science News - Protective Properties of Green Tea Uncovered. Web. 24, October, 2011
http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/01/110105194844.htm
University of Maryland Medical Center - Complementary Medicine - Green Tea. Web. 24, October, 2011
http://www.umm.edu/altmed/articles/green-tea-000255.htm
Science Daily - Science News - Green Tea Helps Mice Keep Off Extra Pounds. Web. 24, October, 2011
http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/10/111004123824.htm
Reviewed October 24, 2011
by Michele Blacksberg RN
Edited by Jody Smith
Add a Comment4 Comments
Thank you both for the great info.
November 14, 2011 - 5:04pmThis Comment
Hi Midwife of Changes,
Here are a couple of articles on Green Tea and Osteoporosis: http://www.empowher.com/osteoporosis/content/green-tea-may-protect-bones...
http://www.empowher.com/bones-amp-joints/content/its-tea-time-better-bon...
Dr. Carrie Jones also wrote a great article on the Benefits of Green Tea: http://www.empowher.com/cancer/content/benefits-green-tea
For additional information/uses see our reference page: http://www.empowher.com/media/reference/green-tea
Hope this helps,
-Rosa
October 27, 2011 - 7:13amThanks Rosa - Good thing I like green tea! I appreciate your response. Great to learn from you. Cathy, RN, CNM
October 31, 2011 - 8:19pmI have read it may help with bone density. http://www.webmd.com/osteoporosis/news/20071008/drinking-tea-may-slow-bo...
I wondered if you agree with that piece . . . I am hoping it helps with that, cause I love green tea and have osteoporosis.
October 26, 2011 - 9:00pm