Day #6 – Enjoy the benefits of matcha – an anti-oxidant powerhouse!
Eat clean action step:
For energy and weight loss, drink 2 cups of matcha per day.
Matcha is very high quality green tea filled with health boosting antioxidants and nutrients. In fact, matcha contains more than 137 times the antioxidants than regularly brewed green tea! Anti-oxidants are naturally occurring chemical compounds that can help to prevent aging and chronic disease. In a testing method known as ORAC (oxygen radical absorbance capacity), matcha was shown to possess 20x more anti-oxidant capacity vs. blueberries or pomegranates.
Matcha powder can be purchased at most tea shops and health food stores. Although a little more expensive than green tea, you only need to use a small amount each time (approximately ½ teaspoon).
Whether adding matcha to a morning smoothie or drinking a matcha latte – this nutritional superstar will add more pep into your step throughout your day.
Get Dr. Joey’s green matcha smoothie recipe here.
Follow along with Dr. Joey’s 30 Day Eat Clean Challenge here.