Honey and lime green tea can work wonders for your health, says Dolly Kumar

From being a source of antioxidants, flavonoids and phytonutrients to an all-in-one health booster, green tea has a wide range of benefits. One of the most widely consumed beverages worldwide, it is mainly recommended for health and fitness purposes. Nowadays, it comes in a variety of flavours. One of the most popular and beneficial is honey and lime green tea.

A blend of green tea, tangy lemon and the sweetness of honey, the distinctive aroma and pleasant taste of this variant of green tea is refreshing. When lemon and honey are taken together, they act as a natural detoxifier while green tea helps in improving gut health. It encourages the growth of good bacteria in the gut, which reduces the risk of obesity. 

Listed below are some lesser-known benefits of consuming honey and lemon green tea every day:

Immunity-booster: A zesty drink, lemon honey green tea is good nutrition packed in a cup. The benefits of a few cups of green tea not only keeps you in shape and adds a glow to your skin but also boosts immunity, which is very important in these times. Both green tea and lemon contain antioxidants that are helpful in removing radicals and eventually boosting your immune system. You can also add ginger, black pepper for added benefits.

 Weight loss: Both the ingredients increase metabolism in a short period of time and help lose weight. It specifically helps reduce fat around the abdominal area when consumed regularly. So, you can drink green tea not just for a healthy gut and skin but also to lose weight.

 Healthy heart: Green tea, along with all other benefits, also helps keep the heart healthy. One may wonder, how is that? Well, green tea helps control cholesterol. High cholesterol can result in a stroke or a fatal heart disease, but green tea lowers cholesterol level in the body and keeps it under control.  

Healthy skin: The consumption of green tea with honey and lemon exterminates toxins in the body, replacing it with.beneficial minerals and vitamins. Rich in antioxidants, honey and lime green tea helps renew skin cells and makes your skin look younger and glowing, while preventing acne breakouts.

 Green tea comes with loads of advantages; all you have to do is make it part of your routine. Incorporating it into your diet is a lifestyle change that can lead to lifelong well-being.

(The author is the founder & director at Cosmic Nutracos, parent company of Gaia.)