Green Tea

Green tea may cut the risk of dying from pneumonia

Drinking green tea continues to show health benefits, particularly among women, hints a new study from Japan.

Green tea drinkers show less disability with age: study

Elderly adults who regularly drink green tea may stay more agile and independent than their peers over time, a large study of Japanese adults suggests.

Tea Party says green projects are a United Nations plot

Newt Gingrich says the Tea Party's fears are justified. read more

Green tea drinkers age with fewer disabilities - study

Elderly adults who regularly drink green tea may stay more agile and independent than their peers over time, a large study of Japanese adults suggests.

Green tea lowers cholesterol risk, but only a little

A study has found that on average, green tea reduced total cholesterol compared to levels seen in those taking a placebo. Low density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol fell slightly less than 2 per cent.

Kemin secures GRAS status for green tea powder

The water-extracted ingredient can now be targeted at the food and beverage industry for use in products such as cereal, nutrition and energy bars, soft drinks, sports and isotonic drinks, energy beverages, fruit and vegetable juices, meal replacements and soft candies, said the firm.

HealthTalk: Black vs. Green Tea; Parmesan Cheese for Flavor

By Karen Collins, MS, RD, CDN - Q: Is green tea really that much healthier than regular black tea? I want the health benefits, but prefer the flavor of black tea. Q: Is adding some Parmesan cheese to salads or pasta a healthy way to add flavor?

Doctors Health Press Supports Study Showing That Green Tea Could Help Prevent Cavities

The Doctors Health Press, a publisher of various natural health newsletters books and reports, including the popular online Doctors Health Press e-Bulletin, is lending its support to new research that has shown that the antioxidants found in green tea could benefit oral health, including protecting teeth against cavities. ...

Green tea may reduce functional disability risk: Study

Compared to people who drank less than one cup per day, at least five cups of the green tea was associated with a 33% reduction in functional disability, according to a study published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition.

Travel: Green tea and music videos in Mali

Correspondent Garrett Palm reports from Bamako *Editor’s note: Summit Voice correspondent Garrett Palm is spending a few months volunteering in Africa. Garrett most recently reported from the Festival Fringe in Edinburg. Follow his Tumblr, Life is a slow Harold, and check out his Flickr feed for more photos. You can also follow his African adventures [...]