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Why You Should Drink More Green Tea
by Hannah Seda

So what makes green tea so special?
Green tea contains polyphenols and flavonoid––both of which are powerful antioxidants. //www.cancer.gov/about-cancer/causes-prevention/risk/diet/antioxidants-fact-sheet#q3" target="_blank">Antioxidants are the “chemicals that interact with and neutralize free radicals, thus preventing them from causing damage.” Free radicals are what we might consider the bad guys. They are “highly reactive chemicals” that––in high concentrations––can damage your cells, cell membranes, proteins, and your DNA. In turn, they could cause the the development of cancer and other health conditions. You can be exposed to high concentrations of free radicals with long sun exposure and smoking (both first- and second-hand smoking). That’s why you always hear doctors urging you to wear sunscreen and stop smoking; they are the best ways to prevent high concentrations of free radicals. A third best way? Drinking green tea. According to the AICR, “one class of flavonoids called catechins has recently become the focus of widespread study for their anti-cancer potential. Tea is the best source of catechins in the human diet, and //preventcancer.aicr.org/site/PageServer?pagename=foodsthatfightcancer_green_tea" target="_blank">green tea contains about three times the quantity of catechins found in black tea.”Spice Up the Green Tea!
If you’re boring like me, than drinking green tea straight is fine with you. I usually make a big batch at the beginning of every week, let it cool to room temperature, then dump it in a pitcher and stick it in the fridge. No fuss. But if you need a little more excitement, here are a few ways you can spice it up. Try one of these this summer and let us know how it goes!Honey Mint Green Iced Tea
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Apple Infused Iced Green Tea
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Blackberry Mint Iced Green Tea
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