Green tea is considered by many to be Number One in the fight against free radicals. Besides being rich in Vitamin K, green tea has many polyphenolic compounds and antioxidant properties that are even stronger than Vitamin C. These are called cathequines. The cathequines are potent inhibitors of cancer cells — especially when found in the liver, esophagus, stomach or skin.

Green tea is considered to be more energizing than pure caffeine; it increases metabolism, accelerates the burning of fat, stimulates eyesight, eliminates overheating, strengthens the teeth, fights depression, and decreases cholesterol and triglyceride levels. And if that’s not enough, it’s also been found to regulate the level of insulin in the blood, eliminate mucus, and fight arteriosclerosis.

Tip: Use a few drops of lime or milk in one cup of green tea to inhibit the absorption of caffeine by the body.

Countries where green tea is widely used (such as in Asian countries) have 30 percent less risk of hear attack than in countries where green tea is not so common. Plus, the effects of the green tea compounds in the process of cell oxidation reduce the risks of degenerative disease, such as cancer and Alzheimer’s.

Better Than Green Tea

Given all these amazing benefits, what could possibly be better than green tea? Simple…white tea. White tea has been shown to be 10 percent more powerful than green tea in the prevention of colon cancer. While the antioxidant content of white tea is about equal to that of green tea, the difference is that white tea is processed less than green tea. It’s made from younger leaves and involves much less handling, so the oxidation process in the leaves is nearly non-existent.

Green tea or white tea, these beverages are a healthy addition to your anti-aging diet.

Tip: The easiest way to tell if you have a high-quality green tea is simply by its color. Look for teas that are bright green, not yellow or brown.  After that, it’s all about taste!