Are you a Matcha girl? 6 benefits of matcha that you must drink

Matcha was originally a tea drink exclusive to Japan, but in recent years, influenced by cultural exchanges, matcha has gradually become popular among consumers. In Taiwan, matcha sales are growing at a rate of 10% per year, and as many as 70% of women will buy matcha-flavored products in convenience stores. In addition to its wide range of uses, matcha also has many nutritional values. What effects does matcha have in promoting health?

Matcha can be used as a drink or made into dessert, and it also contains a variety of rich nutrients. (Photography by Luo Shihua)

Prevent cardiovascular disease

The nutrients in matcha include caffeine, catechin, theanine, amino acids, vitamins A, B, C, E, K, minerals, flavonoids, polyphenols, etc. The "tea polyphenols" in it can promote metabolism, eliminate fat cells and achieve weight loss effects. It can also increase the activity of good cholesterol (HDL), which helps prevent cardiovascular diseases such as arteriosclerosis and heart disease.

Whitening and Antioxidant

After being exposed to ultraviolet rays, the skin will suffer from sunburn and cell damage. The theanine and polyphenols in matcha can effectively promote the damage repair system and inhibit sudden cell mutation. In addition, matcha also contains a high content of vitamin C, which can help whiten the skin. Vitamin C can also help enhance the body's resistance and prevent colds.

Diuretic and weight loss

The caffeine and theophylline in matcha are a good diuretic. They can not only facilitate urination and strengthen kidney function, but also help excrete toxins and waste from the kidneys as quickly as possible, and prevent kidney-related diseases such as stones. In addition, catechins have another effect that women love very much, which is to assist in weight loss. Catechins can inhibit the body's absorption of fat and accelerate the burning of body fat.

Improve gastrointestinal function

Matcha is a naturally alkaline beverage that can neutralize the acidity of food while maintaining the body's pH (slightly alkaline). In addition, the tannins in matcha can inhibit bacteria, and caffeine can promote the secretion of gastric juice and aid digestion. Matcha also contains a lot of dietary fiber, about 52.8 times that of spinach and 28.4 times that of celery.

Refreshing

Matcha contains a moderate amount of caffeine, so it can stimulate the central nervous system. In addition, the volatile oil in matcha has a refreshing smell. Drinking matcha will have a refreshing effect. Drinking a cup of matcha in the morning can effectively boost your spirits for the whole day.

Preventing Tooth Decay

Fluoride is one of the trace elements required by the human body. Fluoride deficiency will affect the health of human bones and teeth. Matcha contains a variety of mineral components, including fluoride. Therefore, drinking sugar-free matcha also has a health-care effect on teeth.