IBOV 166,783.57 ▼ 0.09% IPSA 11,148.13 ▲ 0.96% IPC MEX 64,152.21 ▼ 0.38% MERVAL 2,947,349 ▼ 1.77% COLCAP 2,452.46 — 0.00% BVL PERÚ 58,334.31 ▲ 0.12% USD/BRL5.21▲ 0.10% USD/MXN17.05▲ 0.08% USD/CLP915.68▲ 0.07% USD/COP3,132▲ 0.06% USD/PEN3.37▲ 0.02% USD/ARS1,488▼ 0.02% USD/UYU40.33▲ 0.01% USD/PYG5,997▲ 0.22% USD/BOB11.50▼ 0.35% USD/DOP58.55▲ 0.17% USD/CRC446.12— 0.00% USD/GTQ7.62▼ 0.05% USD/HNL26.79— 0.00% USD/NIO36.62▲ 0.81% USD/VES771.38▼ 0.03% USD/PAB1.00— 0.00% USD/BZD2.00— 0.00% USD/JMD 157.28 — 0.00% USD/TTD6.73▲ 0.41% EUR/BRL6.01▼ 0.52% BRENT 88.88 ▼ 0.03% WTI 83.11 ▼ 0.11% IRON ORE 161.91 — — COPPER 6.61 ▲ 0.03% GOLD 4,461 ▲ 1.78% SILVER 65.59 ▲ 1.26% SOY 1,184 ▲ 3.20% CORN 480.50 ▲ 10.02% WHEAT 655.00 ▲ 3.93% COFFEE 317.25 ▼ 5.51% SUGAR 16.43 ▼ 1.79% ORANGE JUICE 138.55 ▼ 0.47% COTTON 85.03 ▲ 2.33% COCOA 5,719 ▲ 3.18% BEEF 223.60 ▼ 3.93% CATTLE 339.10 ▼ 3.16% LITHIUM 75.20 ▲ 1.47% PETR4 41.64 ▼ 0.05% VALE3 72.97 ▲ 0.83% ITUB4 38.60 ▼ 1.03% BBDC4 16.85 ▲ 0.36% ABEV3 14.89 ▼ 0.80% BBAS3 19.37 ▲ 0.47% B3SA3 14.26 ▼ 0.21% WEGE3 47.59 ▲ 0.49% PRIO3 59.14 ▼ 0.19% SUZB3 41.33 ▲ 2.35% RENT3 34.68 ▼ 0.09% AZZA3 15.89 ▼ 2.63% CSAN3 3.22 ▼ 1.83% RAIZ4 0.25 — 0.00% PCAR3 2.75 ▼ 0.36% GMAT3 3.65 ▼ 1.08% PSSA3 48.13 ▼ 0.54% CVCB3 1.33 ▼ 2.92% POSI3 3.36 ▲ 2.44% SLCE3 13.34 ▲ 0.30% NATU3 8.14 ▼ 0.73% IBOV 166,783.57 ▼ 0.09% IPSA 11,148.13 ▲ 0.96% IPC MEX 64,152.21 ▼ 0.38% MERVAL 2,947,349 ▼ 1.77% COLCAP 2,452.46 — 0.00% BVL PERÚ 58,334.31 ▲ 0.12% USD/BRL 5.16 ▲ 0.01% USD/MXN 17.06 ▼ 0.24% USD/CLP 913.98 ▲ 0.04% USD/COP 3,140 ▲ 0.03% USD/PEN 3.36 ▼ 0.66% USD/ARS 1,493 ▲ 0.10% USD/UYU 40.27 ▲ 1.24% USD/PYG 5,939 ▲ 1.68% USD/BOB 11.64 ▼ 0.76% USD/DOP 58.34 ▲ 1.25% USD/CRC 445.92 ▲ 0.89% USD/GTQ 7.62 ▲ 2.21% USD/HNL 26.79 ▲ 1.57% USD/NIO 36.62 ▲ 0.69% USD/VES 762.44 ▼ 0.13% USD/PAB 1.00 — 0.00% USD/BZD 2.00 — 0.00% USD/JMD 157.28 — 0.00% USD/TTD 6.70 ▲ 0.61% EUR/BRL 5.95 ▲ 1.01% BRENT 88.88 ▼ 0.03% WTI 83.11 ▼ 0.11% IRON ORE 161.91 — — COPPER 6.61 ▲ 0.03% GOLD 4,461 ▲ 1.78% SILVER 65.59 ▲ 1.26% SOY 1,184 ▲ 3.20% CORN 480.50 ▲ 10.02% WHEAT 655.00 ▲ 3.93% COFFEE 317.25 ▼ 5.51% SUGAR 16.43 ▼ 1.79% ORANGE JUICE 138.55 ▼ 0.47% COTTON 85.03 ▲ 2.33% COCOA 5,719 ▲ 3.18% BEEF 223.60 ▼ 3.93% CATTLE 339.10 ▼ 3.16% LITHIUM 75.20 ▲ 1.47% PETR4 41.64 ▼ 0.05% VALE3 72.97 ▲ 0.83% ITUB4 38.60 ▼ 1.03% BBDC4 16.85 ▲ 0.36% ABEV3 14.89 ▼ 0.80% BBAS3 19.37 ▲ 0.47% B3SA3 14.26 ▼ 0.21% WEGE3 47.59 ▲ 0.49% PRIO3 59.14 ▼ 0.19% SUZB3 41.33 ▲ 2.35% RENT3 34.68 ▼ 0.09% AZZA3 15.89 ▼ 2.63% CSAN3 3.22 ▼ 1.83% RAIZ4 0.25 — 0.00% PCAR3 2.75 ▼ 0.36% GMAT3 3.65 ▼ 1.08% PSSA3 48.13 ▼ 0.54% CVCB3 1.33 ▼ 2.92% POSI3 3.36 ▲ 2.44% SLCE3 13.34 ▲ 0.30% NATU3 8.14 ▼ 0.73%
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Matcha: The Superfood in Powder Form

By · December 19, 2019 · 1 min read

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RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – It is already widely used for weight loss, but it has many other benefits. Matcha refers to green tea powder. It comes from Japan and is part of the country’s many ceremonial traditions and practices.

Matcha is widely used for weight loss, but that is not all. (Photo: Internet Reproduction)
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It started out as one of the most popular drinks consumed by the Japanese, but it is now much appreciated everywhere due to its benefits, especially those related to slimming.

Health benefits

  • Helps relax and increases concentration: L-theanine – an amino acid present in matcha – not only promotes a state of relaxation but also increases performance in cognitive functions.
  • Properties against cancer: The catechins – antioxidants present in matcha – possess anti-cancer properties, that is, they work for the protection of cells.
  • Helps in weight loss: Catechins also help in the slimming process. Matcha tea also contributes to a feeling of satiety.

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