Originally published August 22 2005
Choose green tea for health benefits
by Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, NaturalNews Editor
Asian research discovers more evidence of just how good this refreshing drink is for your health.
The institute also points out that studies conducted in Asia, where green tea consumption is widespread, have found that regular consumption of green tea is associated with a lower risk of many different cancers.
Whether or not you're fond of your cup of tea, remember that green tea can be added to your diet in a variety of other ways.
In China, green tea is used in many types of cooking, the institute says.
In making stir-fries, the home cook will often toss some loose green tea leaves into a wok and toast them lightly before adding other ingredients.
In Japan, green tea is commonly found in commercial products, although a popular type of soup made with green tea, ochazuke, is made at home.
It's often served at the end of a meal or as a late-night snack, and many Japanese view it the way Americans think of homemade chicken soup - as a comfort food and cure-all.
Commercial Japanese foods that use green tea include little cake-like desserts, ice cream, gum, candy and even bread.
This recipe, developed by the institute for the American home cook, is an easy way to use green tea in everyday dishes.
1. Place tea bags in a heatproof glass or ceramic container that holds more than 1 cup.
2. Bring 1 cup of water to a not-quite boil.
Pour water over tea bags and allow the tea to steep 3 to 5 minutes.
3. Remove tea bags, squeeze out liquid and discard.
4. Place cheese and minced herb in a blender and mix on medium-high speed.
Gradually add small amounts of the tea until the mixture is spreadable, as desired.
for at least an hour to allow flavors to meld.
Bring mixture back to room temperature before using.
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