Green tea

The leaves of green tea are harvested from the same bush as those of black tea, but because of a different processing method, they maintain their green hue. The polyphenols in green tea, of which epigallocatechin-3-gallate (EGCG) is the most effective, are known to have health-promoting properties. IBDs like Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis can cause flare-ups that can be alleviated in certain cases by EGCG's anti-inflammatory capabilities. Treatment with an EGCG-based medicine reduced symptoms by 58.3% in a 56-day trial in patients with ulcerative colitis who did not respond to conventional therapy, as opposed to no changes in the placebo group.

Additionally, green tea appears to lessen inflammatory diseases including heart disease, Alzheimer's, and even certain malignancies. Tea bags or loose tea leaves should be steeped in a tea infuser for five minutes to make green tea. You can easily whisk a tablespoon of matcha powder—which is made from finely ground green tea leaves—into hot water or milk. While most individuals may safely drink green tea, it does contain caffeine, which for some people may interfere with sleep. Additionally, consuming a lot of this beverage may prevent the absorption of iron. Consult your doctor if you consume a lot of green tea since certain of its ingredients, such as acetaminophen, codeine, verapamil, nadolol, tamoxifen, and bortezomib, may interact with certain drugs.