While green tea is well known for it energizing properties it also is a very healthy drink. In fact, more and more studies are praising this flavorful drink. How good is green tea for you? These 3 health benefits are just the tip of the ice berg, read even more at WebMD.
1. May Reduce Risk of Diabetes
A study done revealed green tea may decrease your chance of getting diabetes by over 30 percent. I like those odds.
2. May Lower Your Risk of Cancer
Drinking green tea appears to decrease the incidence of several types of cancer, including prostate, breast and ovarian cancer.
3. May Improve Cholesterol
Green tea has been associated with decreasing the risk factors for heart disease and helping to reduce triglycerides and LDL (the bad) cholesterol. And more good news, it increases your good cholesterol!
So why not add it to a smoothie? Why not indeed.
Ingredients:
- 2 cups frozen mixed berries (raspberries, blueberries, strawberries)
- 1 cup brewed green tea, cooled
- 2 tablespoons honey or use Stevia for a no calorie sweetener.
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice for tartness.
Combine all ingredients in a blender; blend until smooth.
Nutrition Facts:
- Calories: 350
- Fat: 0.1g
- Carbohydrates: 84.2g
- Sugars 76.1g
- Protein: 0.3g
- Vitamin A: 12%
- Vitamin C: 252%
Green Tea with Berry Mix Smoothie
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