Genmaicha, originated in Japan and Korea, and later spread to mainland China through Hong Kong and Taiwan, is made from processed brown rice and green tea. Genmaicha has the effects of relieving stress, promoting bowel movements, reducing blood pressure and cholesterol, lowering blood sugar, beautifying and slimming, and improving immunity. It is suitable for people who are under high work pressure, have hypertension, hyperlipidemia, and obesity.
Relieving Stress
Genmaicha has a unique tea aroma, which makes drinkers feel very relaxed and has the ability to eliminate stress. This is because Genmaicha combines the health benefits of both tea and brown rice. Brown rice contains unsaturated fatty acids, which can promote brain cell development, improve memory, clear blood lipids, and relieve stress.
Promoting Bowel Movements
Drinking Genmaicha also has the effect of promoting bowel movements, mainly because brown rice is rich in fiber. This fiber can promote gastrointestinal peristalsis and can absorb water and expand in the intestines, thereby relieving intestinal dryness and constipation. Therefore, people who suffer from constipation can often drink Genmaicha.
Lowering Blood Pressure and Cholesterol
Genmaicha is made from brown rice and green tea. Brown rice contains unsaturated fatty acids and fiber, which can promote the metabolism of cholesterol in the body, inhibit lipid absorption, and reduce blood lipids. Green tea contains potassium and has diuretic effects, which can promote sodium excretion and lower mild hypertension.
Lowering Blood Sugar
Genmaicha contains trace elements such as zinc, chromium, manganese, and vanadium, which are beneficial for improving insulin sensitivity and helpful for people with impaired glucose tolerance. It can assist in lowering blood sugar levels.
Improving Immunity
Genmaicha contains tannins, vitamin C, vitamin B, vitamin E, as well as calcium, potassium, iron, and other nutrients, which can supplement the body with nutrients and help improve immunity and overall health.
Beautifying and Slimming
Genmaicha has very low sugar content but contains fiber, which can create a feeling of fullness and inhibit lipid absorption, promote metabolism and detoxification. The caffeine in green tea can suppress appetite, and tannins can have antioxidant effects. Therefore, consuming Genmaicha also has the effects of beautifying and slimming.
