All forms of green tea
contain a naturally occurring amino acid called L - Theanine, but the
content is
higher in matcha green tea, and along with the natural
caffeine content, this causes a stimulant which works to increase alertness and improve concentration at the same time.
Fish, Meats, Shellfish, Alcoholic beverages, Animal fats, Artificial colorings, Beans and peas: kidney beans, lentils, marrowfat peas, Cheeses with
high fat and salt
content: Blue, Brie, Cheddar, Muenster, Swiss, Chemical preservatives, Cigars, cigarettes, pipe tobacco, Cocoa, Coffee, Egg whites, Hydrogenated (heat - processed) vegetable oils [i.e. trans - fatty acids], Hydrogenated (heat - processed) vegetable shortening [i.e. trans - fatty acids], Margarine [i.e. trans - fatty acids], Mushrooms, Potatoes, all varieties, Refined, iodized table salt, Stocks or broths made of fish, meat, or shellfish, Refined white sugar and all foods that
contain refined white sugar, Teas that
contain any amount of
caffeine, White flour and all foods that
contain white flour