Al-Marsad Newspaper: Green tea with lemon is a popular hot drink that is characterized by its many benefits and its ability to cleanse the body, especially when it is drunk hot with lemon, according to Web Medicine.
Benefits of green tea with lemon:
1. The benefits of green tea
Increased mental alertness The increase in mental alertness when a person drinks green tea may be explained by its caffeine content, as indicated by the National Institutes of Health (NIH).
Prevention of heart disease
Some studies conducted on green tea have shown that it has an essential role in helping to lower high blood pressure. In addition to maintaining the normal level of cholesterol in the body, and thus contributes significantly to preventing the individual from developing one of the various heart diseases.
Preventing cancer diseases Some researchers believe that catechins play a role in eliminating and reducing free radicals that cause cancer.
However, it must be noted that drinking green tea is not a proven way to prevent cancer, according to the National Cancer Institute.
Reducing the risk of diabetes
A study conducted on green tea showed that individuals who drink at least 6 cups of green tea daily are the least likely to develop type 2 diabetes, compared to individuals who drink only one cup of green tea during one week.
2. The benefits of lemon
Reducing the risk of stroke
According to a study conducted in 2012, the flavonoids contained in most citrus fruits, such as: lemon, have an important and essential role in reducing the risk of stroke, especially in women.
Regulating blood pressure Some studies conducted showed that women who keep walking on a daily basis while drinking lemon help them keep their blood pressure low, meaning that their blood pressure is usually under control. Cancer prevention
It is worth noting that lemon is one of the richest sources of antioxidant vitamin C. These antioxidants are likely to play a role in preventing free radicals from affecting cells, which eventually lead to cancer.
