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Unlocking the Power of Matcha Tea

By May 1, 2020November 1st, 2021No Comments3 min read

Now more than ever, women are searching for ways to maintain a strong immune system. Most ladies have heard about the healing benefits of drinking green tea as a healthier alternative for your morning cup of coffee.

Green tea has long been praised for its ability to maintain a healthy metabolic rate and richness in immunity fortifying nutrients. Green tea contains an antioxidant called epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG), which boosts the immune system, reduces viral replication, and prevents influenza in health care works, and an amino acid called L-theanine, which fights germs. Those are just a few reasons I recommend my clients drink around four cups of day.

But have you heard about matcha tea?

Think of today’s blog as your introduction to matcha tea, “The SUPER Green Tea!” We’ll be covering how it’s made, and all the impressive health benefits inside a cup of matcha. Cheers!

What is Matcha Tea?

Green and matcha tea are derived from the same plant, Camellia Sinensis. The major difference is the form. While green tea is created from the leaves of the Camellia plant and has a somewhat gritty texture matcha tea is a fine, velvety powder, stone-ground, and made from 100% of the finest green tea leaves.

Benefits of Matcha Tea

Nutrient Dense

Farmers produce matcha powder by harvesting green tea leaves, removing the stems, and veins, and grinding tea leaves into a fine powder. This process makes matcha more concentrated with powerful antioxidants, amino acids, Vitamin C, Selenium, Zinc, Magnesium, fiber, all of which support the immune system.

Antioxidants stabilize harmful free radicals, which are compounds that can damage your cells and are linked to chronic disease.

Researchers found that matcha tea is so potent, just one cup is equivalent to 10 cups of green tea. There are 137 times more antioxidants in matcha tea than other types of green tea.

Vitamin C supports the immune system by encouraging your body to produce white blood cells, which protect you against infection. Selenium reduces the oxidative stress in your body, essentially lowering inflammation and enhancing immunity as well.

Matcha Tea can reduce cell damage, support a healthy immune system, and prevent chronic disease.

Weight Loss

There’s a reason why green and matcha teas are in so many popular weight loss supplements. Studies show that they can speed up your metabolism and burn fat. In one study, green tea extract, along with moderate exercise, boosted fat burning capability by 17% in participants.

All it takes is 1-2 teaspoons of matcha powder and a cup of hot water in your favorite mug, and you could experience amazing results.

Ready to Take a Sip?

Matcha tea is a superfood that can boost the immune system and promote health. Now, I know all of us aren’t tea drinkers but don’t knock it until you try it!

You can start slow by adding a squirt of fresh lemon to your matcha tea to add a burst of citrus flavor. Some clients find, brewing it warm and adding mint, lemon, or honey and chilling a pitcher in the fridge can make matcha a refreshing summer or spring beverage. I’ve even added almond milk, honey or agave, to my matcha tea in the morning for an immune-boosting and tasty latte.

Take some time to experiment with a few matcha concoctions until you find the perfect recipe to make your tastebuds happy. The numerous health benefits that come along with drinking matcha and green tea are totally worth it!

AUTHOR

Dr. Roz JacksonDr. Roz Jackson promotes personalized medicine for women. She is the founder of Total Health & Wellness Center for Personalized Medicine, OBGYN LLC. She has been practicing in the area of women’s healthcare for over 20 years. She is a Board Certified Obstetrician and Gynecologist and member of The American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology, A Fellow of the American Academy of Anti Aging and Regenerative Medicine and member of the Metabolic Medical Institute.

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