Go Green

It feels like we'll never hear the end of all the health benefits of green tea.  Supposedly, it can ward off cancer, prevent cavities, and even burn fat.  While these claims may need more proof, green tea is certainly loaded with antioxidants which help prevent disease by fighting free radicals in the body.  I found a recipe for a green tea apple spice drink (see wholeliving.com) which dresses up the drink with some seasonal fruit and spices.

Combine and boil the following in a saucepan:
2 cups water
1 tbsp honey
1/4 tsp nutmeg
1/4 tsp cinnamon
1 tsp orange zest
1/2 Granny Smith apple, sliced

Remove from heat and allow it to sit, covered, for 10-15 minutes.  Filter the liquid into a mug and add a green tea bag.  Remove the tea bag after about 1 minute.