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.
A raw vegan diet includes raw vegetables and fruits, nuts and nut pastes, grain and legume sprouts, seeds, plant oils, sea vegetables, herbs, mushrooms, and fresh juices. There are many different versions of the diet, including fruitarianism, juicearianism, and sproutarianism.