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.
Vegetarian diets are popular. Reasons for following a vegetarian diet are varied but include health benefits, such as reducing your risk of heart disease, diabetes and some cancers. Yet some vegetarians rely too heavily on processed foods, which can be high in calories, sugar, fat and sodium.