A Penn State mouse study found that when green tea is consumed with starch (muffins, bagels, etc), it can reduce the ensuing insulin spike by up to 50%. Since insulin triggers fat storage, the EGCG (Epigallocatechin gallate) in green tea may reduce blood sugar and insulin levels, which may subsequently lower fat storage. This benefit does not occur when sugar is added to tea, and EGCG does not lower the insulin spike of sugar, only starch. To maximize the health benefits of green tea, including weight loss, blood sugar balance, cancer prevention, and antioxidant protection, it is best to omit the sugar. #healthiswealth #greentea #nosugarchallenge #nosugar #lisabest