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NS Society Monthly: What Is Plant-based?

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<div>Welcome to another NS Society Monthly Class for May!</div>
<div>Our goal with hosting the NS Society Monthly class is to answer your questions, questions from members only, and topics that we’re seeing trending within the community.</div>
<div>Remember, each monthly class is completely dependent on your feedback as well as the other NS Society Members! That’s why your feedback and engagement is so important for McKel and the team to know exactly what you want to see and hear covered in each class.</div>
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<h3>In this NS Society Monthly Class McKel answers…</h3>
<p>Topics and questions about plant-based nutrition and diets overall.</p>
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<div>I’m new to eating more plant-based, so what does plant-based mean so I do it right?</div>
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<div>What foods can’t I eat if I’m plant-based?</div>
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<div>What supplements do I need if I’m plant-based</div>
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<div>Can kids eat plant-based food?</div>
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NS Society Monthly: What Is Plant-based?

Welcome to another NS Society Monthly Class for May! Our goal with hosting the NS Society Monthly class is to answer your questions, quest...

Pros & Cons of a Mostly Raw Food Diet

<p>Following a raw food diet is an up and coming trend, as numerous health and wellness benefits are associated with eating raw plant foods. Knowing more about the pros and cons of a raw food diet helps you know if this way of eating is right for you!</p>
<h2><strong>What Is a Raw Food Diet?</strong></h2>
<p>A raw food diet is a plant-based diet that excludes animal foods of any kind. All foods are unprocessed and eaten raw or heated at very low temperatures. Raw food diets mainly consist of:</p>
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<li>Fruits</li>
<li>Vegetables</li>
<li>Sprouted grains</li>
<li>Legumes</li>
<li>Nuts</li>
<li>Seeds</li>
<li>Extra virgin oils</li>
<li>Plant milks</li>
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<p>Alternative ways to prepare plant foods (without cooking them) include soaking, sprouting, blending, juicing, and dehydrating. A mostly raw food diet is easier, as sprouting grains and legumes is optional.</p>
<h2><strong>The Benefits of Raw Food Diets</strong></h2>
<p>When <a href="https://www.myhdiet.com/">choosing a raw food diet, such as the biblically-based Hallelujah Diet,</a> you’ll reap the following health and wellness benefits:</p>
<h3><em>1. Nutrient Preservation</em></h3>
<p>Cooking raw foods (especially boiling them) allows essential vitamins and minerals to escape, leaving cooked foods less nutritious than raw foods. Essential nutrients escape in discarded water used to boil foods, and heat often deactivates enzymes responsible for optimal nutrient absorption. Eating raw foods ensures you’re getting the highest amounts of vitamins, minerals, and phytochemicals possible.</p>
<h3><em>2. Reduced Chronic Diseases</em></h3>
<p>Eating raw, plant-based food diets instead of the standard American diet helps reduce your risk of developing chronic diseases. <a href="https://www.health.harvard.edu/staying-healthy/becoming-a-vegetarian">Studies show that plant-based diets are associated with a lower risk of heart disease</a>, cancer, type 2 diabetes, and obesity. So, when you’re ready to increase your life expectancy and quality of life, nix red meat (especially processed meat) and other animal foods.</p>
<p><img alt="fitness and weight loss concept" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-32221" height="334" sizes="(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px" src="https://www.myhdiet.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/fitness-and-weight-loss-concept.jpg" srcset="https://www.myhdiet.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/fitness-and-weight-loss-concept.jpg 500w, https://www.myhdiet.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/fitness-and-weight-loss-concept-300x200.jpg 300w, https://www.myhdiet.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/fitness-and-weight-loss-concept-125x84.jpg 125w, https://www.myhdiet.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/fitness-and-weight-loss-concept-75x50.jpg 75w, https://www.myhdiet.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/fitness-and-weight-loss-concept-272x182.jpg 272w" width="500" /></p>
<h3><em>3. Better Weight Management</em></h3>
<p>Adopting a raw food diet rich in plant foods increases your risk of achieving or maintaining a healthy weight. <a href="https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5466943/">Studies show that vegan diets help prevent overweight and obesity</a> and promote weight loss in overweight adults. Why is this the case? Plant diets are loaded with low-calorie vegetables and other fiber-rich foods that fill you up. They lack animal fats, processed foods, fried foods, and added sugars that can pack on calories and weight quickly.</p>
<h3><em>4. Increased Energy</em></h3>
<p>Many people who switch to raw food diets from standard American diets report increases in energy. The reason is due to weight loss associated with vegan dieting and increases in vitamins, minerals, and other essential nutrients present in fruits, veggies, and other plant foods. Added sugars, other additives, and chemicals found in processed foods may contribute to overweight, obesity, and fatigue.</p>
<h2><strong>The Possible Drawbacks of Raw Food Diets</strong></h2>
<p>As with any type of diet, possible drawbacks exist when following a raw food diet. Examples include:</p>
<h3><em>1. Raw Food Diets Are Restrictive</em></h3>
<p>Eating a plant-based, raw food diet is restrictive, as you’re eliminating processed foods, animal foods, and cooked foods. But, after about a week or two of eating clean, your junk food cravings should diminish.</p>
<p><img alt="pill on wooden spoon with fruits" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-32219" height="334" sizes="(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px" src="https://www.myhdiet.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/pill-on-wooden-spoon-with-fruits.jpg" srcset="https://www.myhdiet.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/pill-on-wooden-spoon-with-fruits.jpg 500w, https://www.myhdiet.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/pill-on-wooden-spoon-with-fruits-300x200.jpg 300w, https://www.myhdiet.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/pill-on-wooden-spoon-with-fruits-125x84.jpg 125w, https://www.myhdiet.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/pill-on-wooden-spoon-with-fruits-75x50.jpg 75w, https://www.myhdiet.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/pill-on-wooden-spoon-with-fruits-272x182.jpg 272w" width="500" /></p>
<h3><em>2. They Require Careful Planning</em></h3>
<p>To avoid nutrient deficiencies, you must carefully plan a raw food diet. You might require dietary supplements to prevent deficiencies in nutrients abundant in animal foods. Essential nutrients to focus on when following an entirely plant-based diet include omega-3 fatty acids, , vitamin D, vitamin B12, iron, zinc, and iodine. We’ve done the careful work for you. <a href="https://shop.myhdiet.com/b-flax-d.html">B-Flax-D from Hallelujah Diet</a> provides flax for omega 3 fats as well as extra B12, zinc, vitamin B6, vitamin D, selenium, and vitamin K2. Iron is not usually a problem.  <a href="https://shop.myhdiet.com/nascent-iodine.html">Iodine</a> is available as a separate supplement.</p>
<h3><em>3. Use Caution to Avoid Foodborne Illness</em></h3>
<p>Because you’re not cooking foods to kill microorganisms, be careful about cross-contamination from other foods and surfaces to avoid foodborne illness when following a raw food diet. This is especially true if you share a household with people who prepare raw meats or eggs. Cross-contamination can even occur at the grocery store, so make sure you thoroughly wash fresh produce before eating it.</p>
<h2><strong>Get Started with a Mostly Raw Food Hallelujah Diet</strong></h2>
<p>If you’re thinking about trying a raw food diet to improve your health, reduce disease risks, and lose weight if you’re overweight, consider the Hallelujah Diet! <a href="https://www.myhdiet.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/HD_MealPlan_2014.pdf?utm_source=Hallelujah%20Diet%20Get%20Started%20Guide%20Page&utm_medium=image%20button%20link&utm_campaign=Get%20Started%20Guide%20pdf%20link&utm_term=get%20started%20guide&utm_content=get%20started%20guide">This way of eating is a Biblically based vegan meal plan</a> that includes nutritious juices, <a href="https://shop.myhdiet.com/supplements.html">Hallelujah Diet supplements</a>, and a menu containing 15% cooked foods and 85% raw plant foods.</p>
<p>The small portion of cooked foods in the Hallelujah Diet might include vegan soups, black bean burgers, steamed veggies, or baked potatoes and a lot more. The diet is loaded with nutrients, is easy to follow, and provides you with customized menus and recipes. Your individual meal plan is based on your health and whether you have any medical conditions. When you’re ready to look and feel your best and follow a Bible-based diet that enhances your body’s natural healing power and disease-fighting capabilities, <a href="https://www.myhdiet.com/">give the Hallelujah diet a try</a>!</p>
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Chicken Tortilla Soup

<p>Who said that soup is just for cooler months? Not when you have this delicious, light, and citrusy Chicken Tortilla Soup!</p>
<p>Now that Spring is finally here, most of us are looking for ways to use seasonal fresh vegetables and fruits. Including, fun recipes to celebrate a new season, but with all the excitement, we couldn’t forget about our neverending love of soup, so we asked ourselves a question.</p>
<p>What is a soup that is just as fitting in the middle of summer or in the coldest days of winter, that is comforting, healthy and filling, and so easy to make? That’s when it hit us, it’s Chicken Tortilla Soup!</p>
<h3>The Tortilla In Chicken Tortilla Soup</h3>
<h4>Make your own baked tortilla chips</h4>
<p>Part of the crunchy and delicious part of this soup is the garnish and use of tortilla chips. You can absolutely purchase an organic brand of tortilla chips that you love, or you can simply bake them at home using homemade or storebought organic corn tortillas.</p>
<p>Here’s how to make your own baked tortilla chips to garnish this soup:</p>
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<li>Place corn tortillas on a baking sheet and bake until crispy, about 7 minutes</li>
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<h3>Chicken Or No Chicken</h3>
<p>There are many directions you can take this recipe in regards to your protein preference. We know that chicken isn’t for everyone, here in Nashville we try our best to source our chicken from local farmers within the community that practice sustainable and completely free-range farms.</p>
<p>If you want to learn more about the topic, check out my <a href="https://nutritionstripped.com/guide-animal-protein/">Guide To Eating Animal Proteins</a>. If you’re looking for a vegan option or one that doesn’t contain animal proteins, then try <a href="https://nutritionstripped.com/recipe-ingredient/tofu/">tofu</a> or <a href="https://nutritionstripped.com/recipe-ingredient/tempeh/">tempeh</a>. You’re in luck because both of these options work perfectly well with this chicken tortilla soup.</p>
<p>Whether you’re in the mood for something new with a little kick, or you’re like us and you know that chicken tortilla soup is always a good idea, we know you are going to love this tasty soup.</p>
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What to Eat for Joint Health

<p>Joint problems can really put a crimp in your mobility, making it difficult to carry out even the most basic daily tasks. Often, symptoms of pain and stiffness may be signs of bone deterioration, so taking steps to eliminate discomfort can go a long way toward protecting your joint health.</p>
<p>Like the rest of the body, the foods you eat each day affect the health of your joints in a big way. Eating foods that support joint health not only helps reduce discomfort but also improves the body’s overall health. Keep reading to find out what foods to include in your diet and which foods to avoid at all costs to <a href="https://shop.myhdiet.com/joint-health.html">help you care for your joints</a>.</p>
<h2><strong>What Causes Joint Pain?</strong></h2>
<p>With over 100 arthritis-related conditions involving some form of joint discomfort, any number of factors can contribute to persistent joint pain. More often than not, <a href="https://www.myhdiet.com/healthnews/health-news/6-signs-that-your-joint-health-is-deteriorating/">inflammation plays a central role in causing joint discomfort</a>, especially as the body ages. Inflammation develops when tissues undergo damage as a result of bacteria, trauma, toxins, or other causes. In response to the damage, surrounding blood vessels release fluid into the tissues to protect the area. These conditions cause the swelling and discomfort that comes with joint pain.</p>
<p>If your diet contains high levels of acidic foods, the effects of a high-acid diet can cause joint health to deteriorate. Acidic foods actually have inflammatory properties that weaken the bones, making them more susceptible to damage. Here are some foods you might want to avoid if you’re experiencing joint problems:</p>
<ul>
<li>Fast foods</li>
<li>Sugary foods</li>
<li>Foods with a high flour content</li>
<li>Sodas</li>
<li>Fried foods</li>
<li>Trans fats</li>
<li>Meats</li>
<li>Dairy products</li>
</ul>
<h2><strong>Foods That Support Joint Health</strong></h2>
<p>Maintaining a neutral acid-alkaline level, also known as body pH, is essential to the health of the body, joint health included. In turn, foods that support a healthy body pH can help with reducing inflammation while also strengthening bone tissue. The following are a few of the foods you’ll want to eat for joint health.</p>
<h3><em>Foods High in Omega-3 Fatty Acids</em></h3>
<p>When it comes to anti-inflammatory agents, omega-3 fatty acids win hands down. Numerous research studies <a href="https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4030645/">have shown omega-3s to be highly effective at reducing and even reversing the progression of conditions involving inflammation</a>, including joint-related problems. Foods high in omega-3 fatty acids include:</p>
<ul>
<li>Chia seeds</li>
<li>Hemp seed</li>
<li>Pure, clean fish oil</li>
<li>Walnuts</li>
<li>Flaxseeds</li>
<li>Flaxseed oil</li>
</ul>
<h3><em>Dark Green Leafy Vegetables</em></h3>
<p><img alt="closeup of leafy green vegetables" class="alignright size-medium wp-image-32252" height="207" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" src="https://www.myhdiet.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/closeup-of-leafy-green-vegetables-300x207.jpg" srcset="https://www.myhdiet.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/closeup-of-leafy-green-vegetables-300x207.jpg 300w, https://www.myhdiet.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/closeup-of-leafy-green-vegetables-125x86.jpg 125w, https://www.myhdiet.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/closeup-of-leafy-green-vegetables-75x52.jpg 75w, https://www.myhdiet.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/closeup-of-leafy-green-vegetables.jpg 500w" width="300" />Dark green leafy vegetables, such as collard greens, kale, and spinach, contain high amounts of antioxidants. Antioxidants work to kill off invading bacteria and toxins inside the body’s cells and tissues, including the cells and tissues that make up joints.</p>
<p>These greens are also rich in sulforaphane, a substance that’s known to block the enzyme processes that trigger joint inflammation. Last, dark green leafy vegetables contain a host of phytochemical agents, which help the body’s immune system fight off bacteria and the inflammation that results.</p>
<h3><em>Berries</em></h3>
<p>Besides being nutrient-dense foods, berries contain anthocyanins, a group of antioxidant compounds that work to reduce inflammation throughout the body. Anthocyanins are also what give berries their deep, rich colors. Berries contain yet another antioxidant material that aids in joint health, called ellagic acid. Ellagic acid specifically targets inflammation inside the joints, which may help in reducing joint pain.</p>
<h3><em>Foods Rich in Calcium</em></h3>
<p>It’s no secret that foods rich in calcium support bone health. Cow milk, in particular, has been widely advocated by public health authorities as being good for the bones since it’s high in calcium. What’s not so widely known is that the body doesn’t properly absorb calcium and vitamin D unless <a href="https://www.myhdiet.com/healthnews/cancer-news/5-ways-to-maintain-bone-density/">a balanced mix of other important minerals, such as magnesium and potassium is present</a>.</p>
<p>Cow milk doesn’t contain these minerals. Fruits, nuts, and dark green leafy vegetables not only provide hefty doses of calcium but also the balanced mix of minerals the body needs to absorb and use calcium. This means if you’ve been drinking milk to support your joint health, eat more plant-based foods instead. You also need to get enough sunshine to support healthy vitamin D levels, or use a supplement such as Hallelujah Diet’s <a href="https://shop.myhdiet.com/vitamin-d3-with-k2.html">Vitamin D3-K2</a>.</p>
<h2><strong>The Hallelujah Diet – Healthy Eating for Healthy Joints and So Much More</strong></h2>
<p><img alt="healthy clean eating concept" class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-32250" height="200" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" src="https://www.myhdiet.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/healthy-clean-eating-concept-300x200.jpg" srcset="https://www.myhdiet.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/healthy-clean-eating-concept-300x200.jpg 300w, https://www.myhdiet.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/healthy-clean-eating-concept-125x84.jpg 125w, https://www.myhdiet.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/healthy-clean-eating-concept-75x50.jpg 75w, https://www.myhdiet.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/healthy-clean-eating-concept-272x182.jpg 272w, https://www.myhdiet.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/healthy-clean-eating-concept.jpg 500w" width="300" />It may come as a surprise to hear that today’s high-fat, low fiber, sugar-laden Standard American Diet accounts for much of the inflammation that develops throughout the body. The Standard American Diet is highly acidic, which wreaks havoc on joint health as well as on the health of the body as a whole.</p>
<p><a href="https://myhdiet.com/">The Hallelujah Diet, a plant-based diet and lifestyle</a>, offers a long-term solution for combating joint pain. Not only that, the Hallelujah Diet is designed to feed and support the body’s natural self-healing mechanisms, which translates into improved overall health on an ongoing basis. While you should definitely include more plant-based foods in your diet to improve joint health, a plant-based diet offers the level of nutrition that promotes overall optimal health for the long-term.</p>
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Tips on How to Start a Vegetarian Diet

<p>Congratulations on your decision to start a vegetarian diet! If you’re like so many people who’ve made the change, the decision to go meatless did not come easily. Within American culture, meat has become the centerpiece of almost every meal, which can make it easy to overlook just how delicious vegetables are and see <a href="https://www.myhdiet.com/what-is-the-hallelujah-diet-and-why-does-it-work/">the many health benefits a vegetarian diet has to offer</a>.</p>
<p>The good news is there’s no set way to switch over to plant-based eating, and there are many approaches you can take. As far as health benefits go, a vegetarian diet just can’t be beat, which you’ll soon realize along the way. Here are a few tips on how to start a vegetarian diet, along with where to find step-by-step guidelines to make the transition go as smoothly as possible.</p>
<h2><strong>Going Cold Turkey on Meats vs. the Gradual Approach – Which Works Better?</strong></h2>
<p>Going vegetarian may seem like a cut and dried course of action, but it really doesn’t have to be. While some people may prefer to go cold turkey and jump right in, there’s nothing wrong with taking the gradual approach when <a href="https://www.myhdiet.com/healthnews/health-news/hallelujah-diet-101-the-dos-donts-of-following-a-plant-based-diet-2">starting a vegetarian diet</a>. Going meatless is a major lifestyle change that comes with incredible health benefits.</p>
<p>You can start out by adding more fruits and vegetables to each meal. Substituting unhealthy entrees, like macaroni and cheese, with a vegetable dish is another way to go. By easing into a plant-based diet, you can still make definite progress without feeling like you’re missing out.</p>
<h2><strong>Some Tips on How to Start a Vegetarian Diet</strong></h2>
<h3><em>Planning in Advance Is Half the Battle</em></h3>
<p>After years of planning meals around the meat entree, it’s not unusual to feel lost when faced with having to make full-course, plant-based meals. Planning in advance makes vegetarian meal planning easier to do. Since what’s in the cupboards is what gets eaten, planning begins with the grocery list. Determine which vegetables and fruits you already like to eat and fill your refrigerator and cupboards with a variety of plant-based foods.</p>
<p>It also helps to have a menu guideline and recipes handy. This makes the selection process that much easier. <a href="https://www.myhdiet.com/get-started-meal-plan/">Hallelujah Diet offers a “Get Started” guide that shows how to plan your meals</a> in practical ways, along with what foods to add to your diet and what foods to avoid. The Get Started guide also includes helpful nutritional information that talks about the various health benefits different foods have to offer.</p>
<h3><em>Add Juicing to Your Daily Meal Plan</em></h3>
<p><img alt="glasses fresh squeezed juice" class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-32229" height="175" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" src="https://www.myhdiet.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/glasses-fresh-squeezed-juice-300x175.jpg" srcset="https://www.myhdiet.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/glasses-fresh-squeezed-juice-300x175.jpg 300w, https://www.myhdiet.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/glasses-fresh-squeezed-juice-125x73.jpg 125w, https://www.myhdiet.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/glasses-fresh-squeezed-juice-75x44.jpg 75w, https://www.myhdiet.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/glasses-fresh-squeezed-juice.jpg 500w" width="300" />When making the switch to a vegetarian diet, getting enough vegetables into your daily menu can be a challenge. While the U. S. Department of Agriculture recommends one to two cups of fruit and one to three cups of vegetables, you’ll want to <a href="https://www.myhdiet.com/healthnews/rev-malkmus/how-many-fruits-and-vegetables-should-you-be-eating/">aim for a minimum of 10 total servings a day</a>. In this way, not only are the body’s nutritional needs being met, but you’ll be feeding the natural self-healing systems that promote continued health and longevity.</p>
<p>Juicing offers a quick and easy way to add more fruits and vegetables into your daily meal plan. Juicing extracts the core nutrients from fruits and vegetables in liquid form, making it easier for the body to absorb them. Since it takes 12 to 16 ounces of most vegetables and fruits to make an 8 ounce glass of juice, juicing can deliver mega-nutrients in an efficient manner.</p>
<h3><em>Work Toward a Healthy Balance of Nutrients</em></h3>
<p>As with any diet plan, it’s important to work toward including a healthy balance of nutrients in your meal planning. A plant-based diet made up of whole grains, legumes, fruits, and vegetables provides ample nutrition for the body’s needs. The trick to keeping meals balanced is to <a href="https://medlineplus.gov/vegetariandiet.html">eat a variety of different foods</a>.</p>
<p>If you’re concerned at all about getting enough protein, rest assured, there’s no shortage of proteins in a vegetarian diet. Lentils, beans, nut butters, almonds, and many more options offer plenty of protein to meet the body’s needs. The nutrients you’ll want to make sure are present in your meal plans are iron, magnesium, zinc and vitamin B12. As mentioned before, having a step-by-step guideline to follow will take much of the guesswork out of this task.</p>
<h3><em>Stay Open to New Taste Sensations</em></h3>
<p><img alt="smoothies with ingredients in wooden tray" class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-32230" height="209" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" src="https://www.myhdiet.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/smoothies-with-ingredients-in-wooden-tray-300x209.jpg" srcset="https://www.myhdiet.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/smoothies-with-ingredients-in-wooden-tray-300x209.jpg 300w, https://www.myhdiet.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/smoothies-with-ingredients-in-wooden-tray-125x87.jpg 125w, https://www.myhdiet.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/smoothies-with-ingredients-in-wooden-tray-75x52.jpg 75w, https://www.myhdiet.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/smoothies-with-ingredients-in-wooden-tray.jpg 500w" width="300" />When you start a vegetarian diet, you’re opening yourself up to a whole new world of taste sensations. The wide variety of vegetable choices, the different spices, and new-found sauces offer as tasty a selection of entrees as any meat-based menu. After trying different types of foods and recipes, you’ll develop a whole new taste palate that craves nutritious and healthy foods. Besides all this, it won’t be long before you start to notice the health benefits, such as having more energy, feeling better, and thinking clearly, that come with eating a plant-based diet.</p>
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Top 5 Matcha Benefits

<p>Matcha is a power-packed ingredient that has become popular for its ability to add a burst of color, flavor, and nutrients to nearly any dish.</p>
<p>Aside from lattes, teas, and hot beverages, you can now even spot matcha in everything from baked goods to granola bars, energy bites, breakfast bowls, and more, making it easier than ever to enjoy the multitude of matcha benefits.</p>
<p>Not only is matcha green tea powder vibrant and delicious, but it also brings a long list of nutrients to the table and boasts a number of impressive health benefits. In fact, potential matcha tea benefits include improved heart health, increased metabolism, better brain function, and more.</p>
<p>So what is matcha and why is it so stellar for your health? Let’s take a closer look at the many possible matcha benefits, plus how you can start adding it to your daily diet.</p>
<h3>What is Matcha?</h3>
<p>Just like other <a href="https://nutritionstripped.com/tea-101/">tea varieties</a> such as green tea, matcha green tea is a powder derived from <em>Camellia sinensis</em>, a plant that is native to Asia but cultivated around the globe. However, although they come from the same plant, there are several notable differences that set matcha tea apart from regular green tea.</p>
<p>For starters, the tea plant is grown in the shade. This process helps boost chlorophyll production and increases the amino acid content of the final product. The higher amount of chlorophyll also gives matcha powder its distinct, bright green color.</p>
<p>The tea leaves are later harvested and crushed to make matcha tea powder. Because the entire tea leaf is used to make matcha, it typically contains a higher concentration of antioxidants than green tea, plus significantly more caffeine packed into every serving.</p>
<p>Besides being used to brew hot beverages like lattes and teas, matcha is a versatile ingredient that is also often found added to desserts, smoothies, and snacks.</p>
<p><img alt="Matcha Nutrition Stripped" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-46779" height="3456" sizes="(max-width: 5184px) 100vw, 5184px" src="https://nutritionstripped.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/matcha-milkshake-nutrition-stripped-panatea-vegan3.jpg" srcset="https://nutritionstripped.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/matcha-milkshake-nutrition-stripped-panatea-vegan3.jpg 5184w, https://nutritionstripped.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/matcha-milkshake-nutrition-stripped-panatea-vegan3-300x200.jpg 300w, https://nutritionstripped.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/matcha-milkshake-nutrition-stripped-panatea-vegan3-768x512.jpg 768w, https://nutritionstripped.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/matcha-milkshake-nutrition-stripped-panatea-vegan3-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https://nutritionstripped.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/matcha-milkshake-nutrition-stripped-panatea-vegan3-431x287.jpg 431w, https://nutritionstripped.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/matcha-milkshake-nutrition-stripped-panatea-vegan3-762x508.jpg 762w, https://nutritionstripped.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/matcha-milkshake-nutrition-stripped-panatea-vegan3-606x404.jpg 606w, https://nutritionstripped.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/matcha-milkshake-nutrition-stripped-panatea-vegan3-307x205.jpg 307w, https://nutritionstripped.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/matcha-milkshake-nutrition-stripped-panatea-vegan3-1346x896.jpg 1346w, https://nutritionstripped.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/matcha-milkshake-nutrition-stripped-panatea-vegan3-168x112.jpg 168w, https://nutritionstripped.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/matcha-milkshake-nutrition-stripped-panatea-vegan3-300x200@2x.jpg 600w, https://nutritionstripped.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/matcha-milkshake-nutrition-stripped-panatea-vegan3-768x512@2x.jpg 1536w, https://nutritionstripped.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/matcha-milkshake-nutrition-stripped-panatea-vegan3-1024x683@2x.jpg 2048w, https://nutritionstripped.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/matcha-milkshake-nutrition-stripped-panatea-vegan3-431x287@2x.jpg 862w, https://nutritionstripped.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/matcha-milkshake-nutrition-stripped-panatea-vegan3-762x508@2x.jpg 1524w, https://nutritionstripped.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/matcha-milkshake-nutrition-stripped-panatea-vegan3-606x404@2x.jpg 1212w, https://nutritionstripped.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/matcha-milkshake-nutrition-stripped-panatea-vegan3-307x205@2x.jpg 614w, https://nutritionstripped.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/matcha-milkshake-nutrition-stripped-panatea-vegan3-1346x896@2x.jpg 2692w, https://nutritionstripped.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/matcha-milkshake-nutrition-stripped-panatea-vegan3-168x112@2x.jpg 336w" width="5184" /></p>
<h2>Top 5 Matcha Benefits</h2>
<p>With more and more research continuing to unearth the many potential matcha health benefits, there are plenty of reasons you may want to start stocking up on this simple pantry staple.</p>
<p>Let’s take an in-depth look at a few of the ways that matcha green tea benefits your health.</p>
<h3>1. Loaded with Antioxidants</h3>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Antioxidants are tiny compounds that play a massive role in health and disease. Not only do they help prevent oxidative damage to the cells caused by factors like pollution, physical inactivity, and an unhealthy diet, but they may also help protect against chronic conditions like heart disease, <a href="https://nutritionstripped.com/diabetes/">diabetes</a>, obesity, and even cancer (</span><a href="https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3614697/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><span style="font-weight: 400;">1</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;">).</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Adding a serving or two of organic matcha to your daily routine can give your body a boost of antioxidants, including specific types such as phenolic acids, catechins, and flavonoids (</span><a href="https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2855614/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><span style="font-weight: 400;">2</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;">).</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Additionally, matcha may be even higher in beneficial antioxidants than other types of tea because the entire leaf is used. For instance, one study showed that the concentration of a specific antioxidant compound known as epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG) could be up to 137 times greater in matcha than in regular green tea (</span><a href="https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/14518774" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><span style="font-weight: 400;">3</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;">).</span></p>
<h3>2. Supports Healthy Weight Maintenance</h3>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Green tea powder has been well-studied for its impact on weight management. For this reason, it often earns it a slot on the ingredients label of shakes and supplements targeted at boosting metabolism and shedding stubborn body fat.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">There is very little research on the effects of matcha itself.</span> However, matcha is closely related to green tea and contains a very similar set of compounds and health benefits.</p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Studies show that green tea extract can boost the number of calories burned throughout the day while also aiding in weight loss and weight maintenance (</span><a href="https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/16176615" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><span style="font-weight: 400;">4</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;">,</span> <a href="https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/19597519" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><span style="font-weight: 400;">5</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;">). What’s more, a recent 2018 study even found that consuming a matcha drink prior to exercise was actually able to increase the rate of fat-burning in women (</span><a href="https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/29345213" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><span style="font-weight: 400;">6</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;">).</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">That being said, this doesn’t mean you should ditch the diet and cancel your gym membership, expecting a quick-fix from a few scoops of matcha alone. Instead, be sure to pair it with a healthy, well-rounded diet and regular physical activity to maximize the potential matcha tea weight loss and health benefits.</span></p>
<h3>3. Bumps up Brain Power</h3>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Whether you’re having difficulties with brain fog, lack of focus, or forgetfulness, matcha tea may be able to help. Research shows that matcha powder benefits brain function and <a href="https://nutritionstripped.com/foods-for-mental-health/">mental health</a> in a number of different ways. In fact, one study out of the Netherlands actually found that consuming matcha helped improve performance on cognitive tasks used to measure attention and motor abilities (</span><a href="https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/28784536" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><span style="font-weight: 400;">7</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;">).</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Plus, in addition to cramming a hearty dose of energy-boosting caffeine into each serving, it’s also rich in L-theanine. L-theanine is an amino acid that can enhance alertness and decrease anxiety while also protecting against some of the negative effects that come with caffeine consumption, including changes in mood and the dreaded “caffeine crash” (</span><a href="https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/25761837" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><span style="font-weight: 400;">8</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;">).</span></p>
<h3>4. Keeps Your Heart Healthy</h3>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Heart disease is a huge problem around the globe, accounting for over 31% of deaths worldwide in 2013. Even scarier: it’s projected that nearly 44% of adults in the United States will have some form of heart disease by the year 2030 (</span><a href="https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5408160/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><span style="font-weight: 400;">9</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;">).</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">What you put on your plate—or in your cup—can actually have a huge impact on heart health. According to one large review of nine studies, people who drank at least three cups of tea per day had a 21% lower risk of stroke (</span><a href="https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/19228856" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><span style="font-weight: 400;">10</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;">). Similarly, another review showed that green tea could reduce blood pressure and decrease levels of both total and bad LDL cholesterol, all of which are risk factors for heart disease (</span><a href="https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/23780706" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><span style="font-weight: 400;">11</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;">).</span></p>
<h3>5. Protects Liver Function</h3>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">As the largest internal organ in the body, the liver plays an integral role in <a href="https://nutritionstripped.com/this-is-how-your-body-detoxes/">detoxification</a>, metabolism, and protein synthesis, along with over 500 other tasks necessary for growth and survival. One of the most impressive matcha benefits is its effect on liver health, including its ability to promote liver function and protect against disease.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">One large meta-analysis pooled the results of 15 studies and demonstrated that drinking green tea was linked to a lower risk of liver disease (</span><a href="https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4538013/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><span style="font-weight: 400;">12</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;">). In another study, supplementing with green tea extract was found to improve levels of liver enzymes, which is a marker used to measure liver function, in people with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (</span><a href="https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4763469/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><span style="font-weight: 400;">13</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;">).</span></p>
<p><a href="https://nutritionstripped.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/matcha-green-tea-latte8-1.jpg"><img alt="How To Make a Matcha Latte | Nutrition Stripped" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-53828" height="3456" sizes="(max-width: 5184px) 100vw, 5184px" src="https://nutritionstripped.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/matcha-green-tea-latte8-1.jpg" srcset="https://nutritionstripped.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/matcha-green-tea-latte8-1.jpg 5184w, https://nutritionstripped.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/matcha-green-tea-latte8-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https://nutritionstripped.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/matcha-green-tea-latte8-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https://nutritionstripped.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/matcha-green-tea-latte8-1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https://nutritionstripped.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/matcha-green-tea-latte8-1-431x287.jpg 431w, https://nutritionstripped.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/matcha-green-tea-latte8-1-762x508.jpg 762w, https://nutritionstripped.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/matcha-green-tea-latte8-1-606x404.jpg 606w, https://nutritionstripped.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/matcha-green-tea-latte8-1-307x205.jpg 307w, https://nutritionstripped.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/matcha-green-tea-latte8-1-1346x896.jpg 1346w, https://nutritionstripped.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/matcha-green-tea-latte8-1-168x112.jpg 168w, https://nutritionstripped.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/matcha-green-tea-latte8-1-300x200@2x.jpg 600w, https://nutritionstripped.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/matcha-green-tea-latte8-1-768x512@2x.jpg 1536w, https://nutritionstripped.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/matcha-green-tea-latte8-1-1024x683@2x.jpg 2048w, https://nutritionstripped.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/matcha-green-tea-latte8-1-431x287@2x.jpg 862w, https://nutritionstripped.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/matcha-green-tea-latte8-1-762x508@2x.jpg 1524w, https://nutritionstripped.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/matcha-green-tea-latte8-1-606x404@2x.jpg 1212w, https://nutritionstripped.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/matcha-green-tea-latte8-1-307x205@2x.jpg 614w, https://nutritionstripped.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/matcha-green-tea-latte8-1-1346x896@2x.jpg 2692w, https://nutritionstripped.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/matcha-green-tea-latte8-1-168x112@2x.jpg 336w, https://nutritionstripped.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/matcha-green-tea-latte8-1-600x400@2x.jpg 1200w" width="5184" /></a></p>
<a href="https://nutritionstripped.com/matcha-mango-smoothie-plantbased-smoothie-recipe-breakfast-paleo-fat-glutenfree-vegan-5-ingredients-nutritionstripped-recipe-7/"><img alt="Matcha Mango Smoothie Recipe | Nutrition Stripped" class="attachment-305x366 size-305x366" height="4092" sizes="(max-width: 2700px) 100vw, 2700px" src="https://nutritionstripped.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/Matcha-Mango-Smoothie-plantbased-smoothie-recipe-breakfast-paleo-fat-glutenfree-vegan-5-ingredients-nutritionstripped-recipe-7.jpg" srcset="https://nutritionstripped.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/Matcha-Mango-Smoothie-plantbased-smoothie-recipe-breakfast-paleo-fat-glutenfree-vegan-5-ingredients-nutritionstripped-recipe-7.jpg 2700w, https://nutritionstripped.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/Matcha-Mango-Smoothie-plantbased-smoothie-recipe-breakfast-paleo-fat-glutenfree-vegan-5-ingredients-nutritionstripped-recipe-7-198x300.jpg 198w, https://nutritionstripped.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/Matcha-Mango-Smoothie-plantbased-smoothie-recipe-breakfast-paleo-fat-glutenfree-vegan-5-ingredients-nutritionstripped-recipe-7-768x1164.jpg 768w, https://nutritionstripped.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/Matcha-Mango-Smoothie-plantbased-smoothie-recipe-breakfast-paleo-fat-glutenfree-vegan-5-ingredients-nutritionstripped-recipe-7-676x1024.jpg 676w, https://nutritionstripped.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/Matcha-Mango-Smoothie-plantbased-smoothie-recipe-breakfast-paleo-fat-glutenfree-vegan-5-ingredients-nutritionstripped-recipe-7-762x1155.jpg 762w, https://nutritionstripped.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/Matcha-Mango-Smoothie-plantbased-smoothie-recipe-breakfast-paleo-fat-glutenfree-vegan-5-ingredients-nutritionstripped-recipe-7-606x918.jpg 606w, https://nutritionstripped.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/Matcha-Mango-Smoothie-plantbased-smoothie-recipe-breakfast-paleo-fat-glutenfree-vegan-5-ingredients-nutritionstripped-recipe-7-198x300@2x.jpg 396w, https://nutritionstripped.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/Matcha-Mango-Smoothie-plantbased-smoothie-recipe-breakfast-paleo-fat-glutenfree-vegan-5-ingredients-nutritionstripped-recipe-7-768x1164@2x.jpg 1536w, https://nutritionstripped.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/Matcha-Mango-Smoothie-plantbased-smoothie-recipe-breakfast-paleo-fat-glutenfree-vegan-5-ingredients-nutritionstripped-recipe-7-676x1024@2x.jpg 1352w, https://nutritionstripped.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/Matcha-Mango-Smoothie-plantbased-smoothie-recipe-breakfast-paleo-fat-glutenfree-vegan-5-ingredients-nutritionstripped-recipe-7-762x1155@2x.jpg 1524w, https://nutritionstripped.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/Matcha-Mango-Smoothie-plantbased-smoothie-recipe-breakfast-paleo-fat-glutenfree-vegan-5-ingredients-nutritionstripped-recipe-7-606x918@2x.jpg 1212w" width="2700" /></a> <a href="https://nutritionstripped.com/adaptogens-natural-stress-relief/matcha-green-tea-latte3/"><img alt="" class="attachment-305x366 size-305x366" height="3926" sizes="(max-width: 2857px) 100vw, 2857px" src="https://nutritionstripped.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/matcha-green-tea-latte3.jpg" srcset="https://nutritionstripped.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/matcha-green-tea-latte3.jpg 2857w, https://nutritionstripped.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/matcha-green-tea-latte3-218x300.jpg 218w, https://nutritionstripped.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/matcha-green-tea-latte3-768x1055.jpg 768w, https://nutritionstripped.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/matcha-green-tea-latte3-745x1024.jpg 745w, https://nutritionstripped.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/matcha-green-tea-latte3-762x1047.jpg 762w, https://nutritionstripped.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/matcha-green-tea-latte3-606x833.jpg 606w, https://nutritionstripped.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/matcha-green-tea-latte3-218x300@2x.jpg 436w, https://nutritionstripped.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/matcha-green-tea-latte3-768x1055@2x.jpg 1536w, https://nutritionstripped.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/matcha-green-tea-latte3-745x1024@2x.jpg 1490w, https://nutritionstripped.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/matcha-green-tea-latte3-762x1047@2x.jpg 1524w, https://nutritionstripped.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/matcha-green-tea-latte3-606x833@2x.jpg 1212w" width="2857" /></a>
<h3>How to Use Matcha</h3>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">So where can you find matcha and how can you start reaping the many rewards that it has to offer?</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Matcha is widely available in most supermarkets, specialty stores, and online retailers. When searching for the best matcha tea, look for brands that are certified organic, which can help limit your exposure to chemical contaminants like arsenic, many of which are found in the soil used to grow tea plants (</span><a href="https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/25526572" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><span style="font-weight: 400;">14</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;">). Also, be sure to always buy from a reputable retailer, which can help you get the most bang for your buck while also ensuring you’re getting the best matcha powder possible.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Once you’re all stocked up, it’s time to start enjoying the myriad of matcha benefits by brewing up your first cup.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">If you’re going the classic route, you may want to try making a cup of traditional Japanese matcha tea. This involves simply sifting 1-2 tablespoons into a cup and then combining with about 2 ounces of hot water. You should then use a bamboo whisk to mix the two together, moving the whisk in a zigzag motion until the tea becomes frothy.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Because matcha is just as versatile as it is delicious, though, there are tons of other options for getting in your daily dose. Try adding a scoop of matcha to your favorite recipes to give them a lively, colorful twist. Matcha works great in everything from granola to smoothies, but you can also get creative and add it to just about any dish for a pop of flavor and health benefits.</span></p>
<h4>Match Recipes</h4>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Need a little inspiration? Here are a few recipes that can help you take advantage of the multitude of potential matcha benefits:</span></p>
<ul>
<li style="font-weight: 400;"><a href="https://nutritionstripped.com/matcha-tea-latte-elevated/"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Matcha Tea Latte Elevated</span></a></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;"><a href="https://nutritionstripped.com/matcha-smoothie-bowl/"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Green Matcha Smoothie Bowl</span></a></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;"><a href="https://nutritionstripped.com/mini-matcha-cake-donuts-matcha-glaze/"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Mini Matcha Cake Donuts with Matcha Glaze</span></a></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;"><a href="https://nutritionstripped.com/matcha-mango-smoothie/"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Matcha Mango Smoothie</span></a></li>
</ul>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Keep in mind that moderation is definitely key when it comes to matcha, especially because it contains caffeine and can trigger side effects in some people. In particular, consuming high amounts of caffeine can cause issues like anxiety, hyperactivity, fidgeting, and insomnia (</span><a href="https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5445139/"><span style="font-weight: 400;">15</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;">). It can also be addictive, and may even cause withdrawal symptoms when discontinued, including headaches, fatigue, and changes in mood (</span><a href="https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4115451/"><span style="font-weight: 400;">16</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;">).</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Therefore, it’s best to stick to one or two cups per day to reduce the risk of side effects. Additionally, be sure to consult with your doctor if you have any questions or concerns about drinking matcha.</span></p>
<h3>NS Recommends</h3>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Brimming with antioxidants and beneficial compounds, matcha can be a great addition to any diet or dish. The list of potential matcha benefits is also pretty impressive. In fact, research shows that it can promote liver, brain, and heart health while also keeping your waistline in check.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">However, despite the myriad of matcha benefits, it’s important to keep in mind that matcha is just one component of a healthy diet, and adding the occasional scoop here and there is unlikely to have much of an impact if you’re filling the rest of your plate with unhealthy ingredients.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Therefore, to really maximize the potential matcha benefits, be sure to pair it with a balanced diet rich in whole foods, including fruits, veggies, <a href="https://nutritionstripped.com/what-are-healthy-fats/">healthy fats</a>, and proteins and enjoy in moderation.</span></p>
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Top 5 Matcha Benefits

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