Green tea, elixer of life

Green tea may be the elixer of life for what ails you.

Green tea abounds with antioxidants, eases digestion, regulates blood sugar, supports heart health, and raises the body's metabolic rate to burn fat as body fuel. With an increase in your metabolism, green tea could help you shed unsightly pounds faster. Green tea also contains theanine, a natural stress reliever. The optimal formula for weight loss is five cups a day.

For all those benefits, I'd drink it if it tasted like medicine. But, green tea's stimulating bouquet and gentle palate offer a joyful break, whether enjoyed hot or cold.

So, deep-six those sodas. Corral your coffee use to early morning. Drink to your health; take a healthy green tea break. Your body will thank you.