Green tea leaves steeping in a gaiwan. Steeping is the process of making a cup of tea; it is also referred to as brewing. In general, two grams of tea per 100 ml of water, or about one teaspoon of green tea per five-ounce (150 ml) cup, should be used.
A plant-based vegan diet can reduce the risk of mortality from conditions such as: 1  Type 2 diabetes. 2  Cardiovascular disease. 3  Ischemic heart disease. 4  Hypertension. 5  Stroke. 6  Obesity. 7  Some cancers including prostate and colon cancer.
The Physicians Committee promotes health benefits of vegetarian or vegan diets. PCRM highlights what it says are the health benefits of avoiding dairy products and campaigns for vegetarian meals in schools. The New York Times writes that, in 2004, the Physicians Committee passed Dr. Robert Atkins's medical report to the Wall Street Journal.