Hello Steemians!
I am really glad to have been introduced to this platform. i want to say thank you to @temitayo-pelumi for sharing this great community with me.
Let me use this opportunity to introduce myself. I am Ajayi Boluwatife, a fouth-year student of the Federal University of Agriculture Abeokuta where I am studying Food, Science and Technology (FST). I love to read books, cook and eat. Well lemme leave the rest for later as we will get to know each other in time.
Before I go let me leave you with this health tip. Its all about green tea.
Pixabay:A Glass of green teaGreen tea was initiated in China thousands of years ago where it was used to cure wounds, regulate body temperature, control bleeding and also enhance mental health.
During the reign of Emperor Shannon, a prominent man in Chinese history of Medicine and Agriculture in 2737 BC,this tea was first brewed during one of his travels.
Green tea is very unique in processing which makes it differ from other types of teas such as oolong and black teas. It's processing involves steaming of fresh Camellia sinesis leaves which is done one or two days of harvesting. The process of production do not involve fermentation making green tea one of the world's most nutritious drinks, which contains high amount of catechins(antioxidants).
Green tea in its unsweetened form contains no calorie and also the quantity of caffeine in this tea is little. Consumption of green tea on daily basis is good for advisable for good health. At least two to three cups of it should be consumed daily.
A field of green teaNutritional Value of Green Tea
| Nutrient | Value |
|---|---|
| Carbohydrates | 0 g |
| Energy | 4 kj |
| Fat | 0 g |
| Protein | 0.2 g |
| Riboflavin | 0.06 mg |
| Thiamine | 0.007 mg |
| Ascorbic acid | 0.3 mg |
| Niacin | 0.031 mg |
| Pyridine | 0.005 mg |
| Magnesium | 1 mg |
| Potassium | 8 mg |
| Iron | 0.02 mg |
| Calcium | 0 mg |
| Manganese | 0.18 mg |
| Sodium | 1 mg |
Note: 99.9 mg of water and 12 mg of caffeine are also present.
Health Benefits of Green Tea
The content of catechins in green tea helps to prevent cell damage.
Green tea is useful in the reduction of body's total cholesterol.
It reduces the risk of stroke and cardiovascular diseases.
Consumption of green tea helps in weight loss.
Green tea prevents cancer and liver problems.
It is helpful in preventing dental cavities, stress and chronic fatigue
Conclusion
Thank you for going through my blog and I hope to have you here more often. Being a science student, expect more of STEM articles from me. In the mean time, do ensure you adhere to this health nugget.