One of the biggest predictors of mental decline as we age is obesity, unfortunately. A new study suggests (not the best study) that green tea extract improves attention and memory in elderly with mild cognitive impairment.
I drink green tea (unsweetened) every day. It appears to suppress appetite and facilitate weight loss. When I was starting on my weight loss, and got hungry in between meals, I would first drink a cup of green tea and try to wait 30 min before eating. Many times, 30 min later, I was no longer hungry!
didn’t know you had a blog….I am on my way back to my size BC. Not Before Christ, but before Children. I’ve lost 11lbs now, have to lose 35. You are very inspiring. Mom (Romaine) has told me a lot about your journey. My oldest son, Zach, is the sys admin in a Bulk Herb store, http://www.bulkherbstore.com Their green tea is AMAZING, nothing less than, and I bet you haven’t seen it priced this low before. I LOVE the Jasmine Green tea
http://www.bulkherbstore.com/JGTC?s=Admin%20|%20jasmine%20green%20tea
they carry. 1/2lb for $5.95. I can make many, many tea bags from that, but I also make a pitcher, drink it over a couple days. Also, the Pomegranate Green is wonderfully flavored: http://www.bulkherbstore.com/PGT?s=Admin%20|%20jasmine%20green%20tea
There are great articles that tell of a lot more benefits besides the help with weight loss. It is God’s superdrink.
I will be copying you and having more of it everyday now. Thanks for this idea. ~anna fogg
Hi John! I try to do green tea every day. Is honey ok in it? How can i make it taste a little better-any better brands?
Green tea gets bitter if brewed too long – Green Teas 180F 1-3 minutes; see http://www.harney.com/faq.asp
As far as honey is concerned, it’s basically sugar; see Wiki:
However, there is some suggestion that the glycemic index (how fast blood sugar rises after eating) is almost half for honey compared to glucose: http://www.health.harvard.edu/newsweek/Glycemic_index_and_glycemic_load_for_100_foods.htm
I like:
http://www.amazon.com/Kirkland-Signature-Matcha-Japanese-Leaves/dp/B000WB1YSE
http://www.harney.com/Sencha-Tea-in-Teabags-50-Teabags-in-box/productinfo/10121/