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Wednesday, 17 December 2008 04:01 |
 Power of Tea
Tea is the most-widely consumed beverage in the world after water. By drinking just two to three cups of tea per day, you will receive a wide array of health benefits and virtually no calories, making tea a healthy foods secret.
Tea leaves contain chemicals called polyphenols, which have numerous antioxidant properties, such as boosting the immune system, aiding in weight loss, and helping to prevent diseases such as heart disease, cancer, Alzheimer’s Disease, and Parkinson’s Disease.
In addition to vitamins and minerals, tea also has fluoride to help keep your teeth strong.
These health benefits are more apparent in caffeinated teas, such as green, black, red and white teas when compared to non-caffeinated herbal teas. Worried about too much caffeine? The benefits of tea are still retained when they are naturally decaffeinated. Plus, the amount of caffeine in tea is about half that found in an equally-sized cup of coffee.
To maximize the benefits of this healthy drink, we suggest tea brewed from loose leaves or teabags, rather than powdered, instant or bottled teas. The longer the tea is steeped, the more antioxidants it will provide. (Make sure to steep for at least 3-5 minutes.)
Never really had an urge to drink tea? Like wine, tea can be appreciated for its aroma, distinct flavors, and long lasting finishes. There’s a flavor out there for everyone, from the ever-popular dragon well green tea and earl grey black tea, to chocolate-flavored rooibos tea and plum berry white tea. Plus, tea can be paired with any of your favorite healthy foods; try black tea with dark chocolate or green tea with chicken and vegetables.
Drinking tea can add years to your life, as well as keep you hydrated. People in other countries, especially Japan, China, India, and even England, couldn’t agree more to the power of tea.
To sum up, tea is definitely one of the healthiest drinks out there. The time of day to drink tea is any. Tea is great with breakfast, in the afternoon, or even right before bedtime. So next time you’re looking for a way to satisfy your thirst as well as consume a healthy drink, brew yourself a cup of tea, or two, or three!
Author: Healthy foods team
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