Green Tea – The New Diet Has Ancient Roots

Green tea has been around for over 4000 years. In ancient Asia drinking green tea was a common remedy to boost energy and build one’s immune system. Similar to caffeine, but sans the side effects—green tea contains antioxidants that actually lower your blood pressure. Even better than its closely related black and oolong teas, green tea helps prevent cancer and lowers cholesterol. If you feel tired, just brew a cup of green tea for instant alertness in a natural healthy way.

Green tea is enjoying renewed popularity due to the rapid weight loss effect. Celebrities from Oprah to Lindsay Lohan love dropping pounds fast simply by drinking a few cups of tea a day. The miracle ingredient apparently is polyphenol. It also helps keep your skin young.

If it’s not your cup of tea, you can partake in other forms, such as fabulous face creams from the Elisabeth Arden line. Recipes for smoothies, lemonade, popcorn and ice cream are available too.