Benefits of green tea –

Study and research the importance of Tea Therapy for Japanese health and quality of life has been of great importance to our institute here in Japan. In addition to the rich and numerous benefits for mental and emotional health, teas make up some of the Japanese’s secrets of longevity and youthfulness.

JAPANESE TEA THERAPY

the traditional Tea Ceremony in Japan seeks to serve following the principles of respect, harmony and purification of the soul. Trit is tied to an art, a millennial philosophy of life with beautiful meanings.

“It is being in full harmony with nature, and also with life itself, creating an atmosphere of peace around you.”

The Japanese give a lot of priority to having youthful and healthy skin. O Green Tea, as it is abundant in antioxidants, it favors the health and quality of the skin, preventing premature aging. According to professor and researcher TORU FUSHIKI, from UNIVERSITY RYUKOKU JAPAN, green tea combats the action of free radicals and the consequent oxidative stress.

THE ANTIOXIDANT EFFECT OF GREEN TEA

Green tea is a source of bioactive flavonoids with potent antioxidant activity. Among the beneficial effects of antioxidant therapies is the attenuation of the deleterious consequences of free radicals. Besides the antioxidant action, green tea has anti-inflammatory action and protects the skin from premature aging. Green tea antioxidants they are great for skin health, but they are also powerful allies for the body’s health.

PREVENTION OF CARDIOVASCULAR RISKS

There are numerous scientific studies published on green tea. Varies concluded that the consumption of green tea is beneficial against cardiovascular risks. This positive action would be associated with the exceptional composition of catechins – polyphenols known for their strong antioxidant power, in combating oxidative stress, damage caused by free radicals and cell aging.

GREEN TEA: functional food

functional foods are those that, in addition to nutritional qualities, contain substances that help reduce the risk of some chronic diseases. Due to their active components, they are considered health promoters, being able to influence the quality and life expectancy of people. According to the bioactive compounds in green tea and its potential ability to promote health benefits, several studies have shown that it should be considered a functional food.In Japan, green tea, in addition to being a functional food, is considered the most important beverage even today.

HOW TO PREPARE GREEN TEA

The preparation of green tea must be done carefully considering the amount and time of infusion. It takes 1 shallow teaspoon of tea for every cup of boiling water, letting it infuse for four to eight minutes. Daily consumption of 1 to 2 cups of tea promotes therapeutic effects.

Skin integrity, health and longevity will depend on the daily routine during life.

LILIAN SANPEI, businesswoman, CEO BIHADA JAPAN, researcher in the area of ​​Aesthetics, Beauty and Integrative Therapies and Quality of Life and Women’s Health.