Cognitive abilities are brain-based skills we need to carry out any task from the simplest to the most complex. They have more to do with the mechanisms of how we learn, remember, problem-solve, and pay attention, rather than with any actual knowledge. As we age, we lose some cognitive abilities over time, and this is a primary cause for the loss of self-sufficiency and the need for in-home or nursing home care.
Green tea is well-known for helping induce a calm, alert mental state, but did you know it could also deliver cognitive support? Scientists believe this is due to the unique nutritional aspects of green tea, including high levels of the amino acid theanine.
Recent studies show that daily intake of green tea helps people in many ways, and here are ten that convinced us to start drinking it!
1. Green Tea Contains Bio-active Compounds That Improve Health.
2. Compounds in Green Tea Can Improve Brain Function and Make You Smarter.
3. Green Tea Increases Fat Burning and Improves Physical Performance.
4. Antioxidants in Green Tea May Lower Your Risk of Some Types of Cancer.
5. Green Tea May Protect Your Brain in Old Age, Lowering Your Risk of Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s.
6. Green Tea Can Kill Bacteria, Which Improves Dental Health and Lowers Your Risk of Infection.
7. Green Tea May Lower Your Risk of Type 2 Diabetes.
8. Green Tea May Reduce Your Risk of Cardiovascular Disease.
9. Green Tea Can Help You Lose Weight and Lower Your Risk of Obesity.
10. Green Tea May Help You Live Longer.
The rock band Chicago had a hit with song called “Hard Habit to Break” and many people who are in the habit of drinking coffee will be pretty resistant to switching to green tea, but if you look at the benefits it should be given serious consideration.
If you have a family member who may need some help in the near or distant future, look at their diet and see if there might be some way it could be improved. More fruits and vegetables is a good start, and consider adding green tea. It’s more palatable with some fresh lemon juice in it, by the way.
If you have questions about in-home care we are always available to talk. We understand how stressful it can be emotionally and financially when someone close to you needs help with daily responsibilities or with medical care. Feel free to call us at 561-210-9096 and we’ll listen.
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