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All types of tea, even your regular cup of builder's, come from the Camellia sinensis plant. Green tea gets its name from the emerald green color created when brewing unprocessed, unfermented tea leaves. With origins going back as far as 5,000 years, green tea is commonly drunk and widely grown in the Far East where the health properties are well regarded. Nutritional highlights There are many health claims surrounding green tea from a reduced risk of cancer to weight loss. The evidence to support these claims is largely inconclusive. Some of the health claims are based on ancient Eastern traditions, where green tea has been used to treat symptoms of disease for years. Because of the proposed benefits, many ‘health’ products now include traces of green tea. However, there is limited evidence to suggest these products are effective. If you are hoping to use green tea for medicinal purposes, make sure to consult your doctor first. Green tea does have more health benefits th...

The idea of boosting your immunity is enticing, but the ability to do so has proved elusive for several reasons. The immune system is precisely that — a system, not a single entity. To function well, it requires balance and harmony. There is still much that researchers don't know about the intricacies and inter-connectedness of the immune response. For now, there are no scientifically proven direct links between lifestyle and enhanced immune function. But that doesn't mean the effects of lifestyle on the immune system aren't intriguing and shouldn't be studied. Researchers are exploring the effects of diet, exercise, age, psychological stress, and other factors on the immune response, both in animals and in humans. In the meantime, general healthy-living strategies are a good way to start giving your immune system the upper hand. Your first line of defense is to choose a healthy lifestyle. Following general good-health guidelines is the single best step you can...

Always keep in mind for good health, well-being and a healthy weight, it’s recommended that we eat: Plenty of plant foods, such as fruit, vegetables, bread and other grain-based foods.  Moderate amounts of animal foods (preferably lean and reduced fat), such as lean meat, reduced fat dairy products, chicken, fish and eggs.  Small amounts (sometimes or not at all) of fatty, high sugar ‘extra foods’, such as lollies, chocolate, soft drinks, cakes, sweet biscuits, pies, sausage rolls, sugary drink source: Australian Guide to Healthy Eating