Green Tea Ginger Lemonade

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   Bring the water and ginger to a boil in a saucepan, then lower the heat, cover, and simmer for 10 minutes.

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   Remove from the heat, add the tea bags, and steep for 10 minutes.

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   Remove the tea bags and ginger, stir in the lemon juice and agave nectar, and chill for at least 1 hour before serving over ice.

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   Store, covered, in the refrigerator for 5 to 7 days.

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   (per serving)

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   Calories: 15

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   Total Fat: 0g (0g saturated, 0g monounsaturated)

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   Carbohydrates: 3g

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   Protein: 0g

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    Fiber: 0g

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    Sodium: 0mg

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    Green tea has lots of wonderful antioxidants known as catechins.

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    (Dont you love these names?)

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    Studies have shown that catechins inhibit cancer cell growth and blood flow to tumors, but theres a catch: Green teas catechins are absorbed far better if the contents of the intestine are slightly acidic.

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    Enter the lemon!

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    One study showed that adding a little citric acid to green tea boosted absorption of catechins by a whopping 500 percent.

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    Thats a mighty powerful pucker!

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.