What does your mind conjure when you hear the word ‘green tea’? If you thought green tea was just a beverage that could beat the heat on a hot summer afternoon, well there is more to it! There is no beverage in the world healthier than green tea. Packed with loads of nutrients and antioxidants, this super drink has extraordinary effects on the body. And when you combine green tea with lemon, the benefits you get are limitless! Would you like to know more? Read ahead!
Green tea is delicious and refreshing on its own; however, you can add some extra goodness and flavour by adding a dash of lemon juice to it. According to researchers, the lemon juice enhances the power of the antioxidants, known as catechins (1), which the tea is rich in. Following are the health benefits of green tea with lemon!
Catechins are cancer-fighting antioxidants present in green tea. When you add lemon juice to your cup of green tea, the catechins become likelier to survive the process of digestion by 5 times. This means that their magical ability to keep cancer away becomes stronger, thus benefiting you and keeping you safe from this deadly disease. The polyphenols like EGCG, ECG, EGC and EC also have antioxidant activity, making them effective in fighting cancer ( 2).
Green tea is also believed to be highly effective in preventing cardiovascular disease. There has been research that suggests you can lower the levels of triglycerides and LDL cholesterol by drinking this delicious beverage. Adding a splash of lemon juice helps the body to better absorb the antioxidants present in green tea, thus making it more effective in keeping heart disease away.
Lemons are a rich source of vitamin C, which is also a highly powerful antioxidant. Mixing the juice of this citrus fruit with your cup of green tea helps develop and repair different tissues in your body, including blood vessels, skin, bones, teeth, ligaments and cartilage. It also helps in healing wounds.
Drinking green tea with lemon juice also helps your body immensely in absorbing iron from certain foods that you consume. Certain compounds present in green tea restrict the body from absorbing iron (3). Lemon juice lowers this effect and allows your body to have the iron it requires to stay healthy.
The catechins in green tea help in burning fat more efficiently in your body. This means that you can lose weight faster. The more green tea you drink, the better! Adding a bit of lemon juice will make it more delicious and give you additional benefits apart from weight loss.
Green tea with lemon juice is known to be a powerful aid in digestion. The juice of this wonderful citrus fruit gives your body the acids it needs to promote healthy digestion. It is also rich in vitamins and minerals that are helpful in removing toxins that get accumulated in the digestive tract. The citric acid present in lemon juice also helps in the production of enzymes that are necessary for healthy digestion.
Lemon juice helps in rehydrating the body. While you sleep, your body is on a fast, which means that it will be mildly dehydrated when you wake up. Starting your day with a cup of green tea and lemon juice hydrates your body and keeps you feeling fit and vibrant all day long.
Lemon acts as a natural diuretic. This means that it helps in flushing toxins out of your body. Therefore, it detoxifies your body and prevents the symptoms of indigestion such as bloating, acid reflux, etc.
When your body is well-hydrated and detoxified, you naturally gain clear and glowing skin. Vitamin C boosts the production of collagen, which is a protein that helps in the growth of the skin’s cells and blood vessels. When cells and blood vessels grow properly, your skin gains firmness and strength. This vitamin also helps your skin repair itself. Your skin gets rejuvenated from within and gives you a healthy glow. According to research, it also protects your skin against damage caused by the exposure to UV rays.
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