Eleven Benefits of Green Tea Green tea is known to provide 10-40mg of polyphenols and has antioxidant activity greater than a serving of spinach, broccoli, carrots, or strawberriesStudies show that green tea contains antioxidants, polyphenols, theanine, as well as a wide variety of vitamins and minerals. Green tea is definitely good for your body.Enhances HealthTea is known for its incredible power to prolong life. In recent research into green tea, results show its power in preventing disease as well.Prevents CancerThe death rate from cancer is known to be significantly lower for both women & men in Japan. Why is this you may ask? As much as 5-6 cups daily are consumed in areas that produce green tea, making it the main beverage to drink. This suggests that the main ingredients of green tea (tannin, catechin); in sufficient amounts lower the standard mortality rates for stomach cancer.Restricts Blood CholesterolThere are two types of cholesterol, one is "bad" cholester ... Read more »