Matcha also contains a significant amount an amino acid (l-theanine) that provides numerous benefits:
- reduces mental and physical stress,
- aids cognitive function (clearer thinking),
- boosts mood and increases alertness.
If you have never tried matcha before but would like to do so, perhaps purchase a small tin and follow the directions, which basically involves mere whisking. Mostly people drink it hot (not boiling hot as this impairs the principal phytochemical, epigallocatechin-3-gallate), but I prefer it cold. When I drink it I nearly always add some fresh lemon or lime as this not only tastes fab it also helps us better absorb all of the healthful catechin compounds, of which there are numerous.
Add in some berries, orange slices or other fruits, plus some nuts or seeds of your choice … and you have a filling and really quite special breakfast. Whenever I eat a small bowl of this I am always surprised at how satisfying and satiating it is.
Continue reading on the next page for the whole list of healthy ingredients …
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