HIGHLY Recommend this drink.

Need a morning boost? Try Starbuck's Venti Green Tea instead of coffee

This morning on my way to my internship I was reading through some old magazines for different workouts. In an issue of M&F Hers Magazine I stumbled upon an article about what drinks//food you should try and what food//drinks to avoid. In this case, they recommended trying Starbuck's Venti Green Tea. I'll be honest my favorite drink from there is the Coffee Frappuccino, but in this case I was willing to try it and it turns out I really enjoyed it. Also, it was only $2.72 (with tax) so it was definitely worth it.

 The magazine says,
"Green tea contains caffeine, which improves alertness and metabolism, and epigallocatechin gallate, an antioxidant that promotes fat-burning, enhances joint and muscle recovery, and reduces the risk of certain cancers." 

WebMD states "Green tea and its extract have been shown to fight obesity and lower LDL "bad" cholesterol -- two risk factors for heart disease and diabetes -- but in very limited studies. One study in the Netherlands and a study in Japan showed that green tea did both.

In the Dutch study, participants who drank caffeinated green tea lost more weight, but even those who typically drank the decaf variety saw a decrease in their waistlines and body weight. Researchers speculated that the caffeine helps with fat oxidation.

In the Japanese study, 240 men and women were given varying amounts of green tea extract for three months. Those who got the highest amount lost fat and weight and had lower blood pressure and lower LDL "bad" cholesterol.

 Green tea's antioxidants, called catechins, scavenge for free radicals that can damage DNA and contribute to cancer, blood clots, and atherosclerosis. Grapes and berries, red wine, and dark chocolate also have potent antioxidants."

Resources:* WebMDhttp://www.webmd.com/food-recipes/features/health-benefits-of-green-tea
* M&F Hers Magazine