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.
Vegan diets can obtain all the essential nutrients by eating plant-based foods. Veganism is a strict type of vegetarianism that excludes meat and all animal products. Vegans do not eat meat, fish, eggs, dairy products, or any foods containing them. A vegan diet relies on plant-based foods including fruits, vegetables, grains, beans, nuts, and seeds. A vegan diet can be a healthful and nutritionally adequate diet; however, a vegan must make sure they eat enough foods with protein, calcium, iron, vitamin B12, and omega-3 fatty acids.