The benefits of green tea just keep brewing. Besides offering protection from many types of cancer, recent studies show daily consumption of green tea may reduce the risk of Parkinson's disease and cut the chance of a heart attack nearly in half. It can make you look and feel better, too! It's been shown to reduce allergy symptoms, fight cavities, improve skin, and may even help to boost metabolism and fat-burning. And here's a real eye-opener—when you're done sipping, use the tea bags to reduce bags and puffiness under the eyes. Just chill the tea bags after brewing.* When the bags are cool, lie down and place them on your undereye area for 10 minutes. Watkins offers three varieties of pure, natural green tea—Premium, Vanilla and Mint & Lemongrass — packaged in a decorative "TheraTea" tin that will look great in your home and will make a thoughtful gift. Next week find out how green tea can help reduce the signs of aging!
* Use unflavored green tea, such as Watkins Premium TheraTea, for application on undereye area.
Brenda Koth, MS, RD
10th March 2003
