Long stressful day at work?  Panicking from those extra few pounds you’ve put on? Frustrated from the argument you just had with your boss? No time to relax or even socialize with your friends? With the majority of people today leading a demanding, hectic and mostly sedentary lifestyle the need to take care of our health has never been more important.

According to a recent survey conducted in Arabia, “37% of the population is considered overweight and approximately 36% are obese, with women being even more obese than men''.

This may not be such a surprising statistic given the prevalent consumption of convenience junk food and a lack of time to exercise in today's world. With increasing statistics relating to heart related problems and overweight issues, the need to pay attention to health and well-being is vital.

The key to a healthy diet is a balanced one with everything in moderation. However, what many of us don’t pay attention to in terms of a healthy diet is our liquid intake. While the majority of people think about what they eat not everyone stops to consider the fluids we ingest, even though 70% of our body is made up of water. Women are recommended to consume at least 2.2 liters of water per day, with men recommended to take 2.9 liters. Living in the hot and humid Middle East climate increases the necessity to ensure that your body stays hydrated and healthy.

Water comes in many forms and if consuming 2.2 liters of bottled water a day seems a little ‘unexciting’ there are alternatives that will help keep you on the right track. After extensive research it was found that not only tea the second most consumed beverage in the world but that the healthiest alternative to water is tea which contains 99% water. Research has proven that green tea reduces the risk of heart diseases, aids in weight management while keeping you alert.

Green Tea originated from China and is made from the leaves of “Camellia Sinesis”, which sounds strikingly similar to calm your senses if you say it aloud! Green tea is known to have a soothing, relaxing effect and contains numerous beneficial ingredients most of which are attributed to its flavonoids. During the production process, green tea goes through minimal levels of oxidation and hence contains high levels of antioxidants that help in purifying your body.

Solene Naveos, a nutritional scientist at the R&D Unilever Center in Vaardingen, Netherlands, said: "Clear Green is a new range of Lipton green teas that combines the purifying effect of water with the goodness of green tea flavonoid antioxidants. Drinking Clear green tea is your everyday healthy choice that can help purify your body.”

Dietician, Dr. Lina Doumani from Rite Bite, the organization that delivers complete healthy and balanced three course meals (including snacks) to their clients, said:  "Green tea such as Clear Green from Lipton, is a zero calorie beverage and will help improve your health when consumed as part of a balanced diet and lifestyle". She added that consumption of three cups of green tea per day has been associated with an 11% decrease in risk of heart disease and a 20% decrease in risk of strokes…Something to think about considering the rising cases of diet related heart problems in the Middle East.

Need more evidence? Here’s one that is bound to help us at work: Green tea keeps you alert; one cup of green tea a day provides the same effect as drinking a cup of coffee but is less likely to disrupt sleep patterns, and improves mood cycles and mental performance.

All of these benefits in one refreshing and health enhancing beverage with a soothing aroma that helps enhance and relax your mood. So why not make the challenge of being healthier a whole lot easier for yourself? By getting enough sleep, having a balanced and healthy nutritional diet with exercise, drinking plenty water, and drinking up to three cups of Lipton Clear Green tea a day will all attribute to a happier and healthier you!

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