Green tea shown to reduce prostate risk

Following close to 50,000 men for more than a decade, Japanese researchers uncovered a potential link between green tea and the reduced risk of prostate cancer.

But, it appears as though it takes drinking quite a bit of the tea . Men who consumed five or more cups of green tea daily had the greatest risk reduction, compared to men who drank only one cup or less per day.

Green tea may or may not be your thing. Some enjoy the flavor, while others prefer the taste of different varieties. If you happen to fall into the latter category, you may want to try one of the many flavored green teas that are now available, such as Celestial Seasoning's Blueberry Green Tea. The better taste may be enough of an incentive for you to throw back the recommended five or more cups a day.

The full study can be found in a 2007 issue of the American Journal of Epidemiology.