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Description
"Green Tea" is a lightly processed tea made from steamed or roasted Camellia sinensis leaves, known for its fresh, vegetal flavor and grassy aroma. It offers catechins, EGCG, L-theanine, and chlorophyll that promote antioxidant protection, mental focus, and metabolic balance while delivering a gentle caffeine lift. Enjoy it hot, iced, or blended into smoothies and lattes for versatility. Green tea is a clean, refreshing choice for boosting clarity and maintaining wellness throughout the day.
Category
Beverages, Herbs
Green Tea
Benefits
Packed with antioxidants: Contains EGCG and plant compounds that help protect cells and support immune health.
Promotes metabolic health: Can support fat oxidation and energy balance, making it helpful for healthy weight management.
Enhances mental clarity: L-theanine works with caffeine to promote focus, alertness, and calm concentration.
Versatile and refreshing: Enjoy hot or iced, or blend into smoothies and recipes for a light, earthy flavor.
Packed with antioxidants: Contains EGCG and plant compounds that help protect cells and support immune health.
Promotes metabolic health: Can support fat oxidation and energy balance, making it helpful for healthy weight management.
Enhances mental clarity: L-theanine works with caffeine to promote focus, alertness, and calm concentration.
Versatile and refreshing: Enjoy hot or iced, or blend into smoothies and recipes for a light, earthy flavor.
Glycemic Load [GL]
A food's glycemic load reflects its potential to raise blood sugar levels after consumption. The impact of ingesting one gram of glucose is roughly equivalent to one glycemic load unit. The glycemic load is calculated by multiplying the total carbohydrate content of a food by its glycemic index and then dividing by 100. The range of low GL values is 0–10. A GL between 11 and 19 is considered medium, while a GL over 20 is considered high.
Low
Glycemic Index [GI]
The glycemic index measures the increase in blood sugar levels brought on by consuming a particular carbohydrate within two hours of ingestion. It is displayed on a scale from 0 to 100, with 100 denoting the effect of pure glucose. High-glycemic-index foods [70+] quickly release glucose into the bloodstream, which raises blood sugar levels. Foods with a medium [56–69] and low GI [0-55] release glucose into the blood gradually.
Low
References
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