All teas generally contain the same amount of flavonoids. Green and black tea come from the same plants, but green tea is dried for a shorter time and doesn't go through a fermenting process used for black tea. Herbal Tea has blends that can incorporate fruits, roots and flowers. As an important beverage for thousands of years and a big part of other cultures, it's clear drinking Tea is beneficial for your health.
- Tea has antioxidants that protect your body from aging and the effects of pollution.
- Tea has less caffeine than coffee.
- Drinking tea may help keep your arteries smooth and clog-free reducing your risk of heart attack and stroke.
- Regular consumption of green and black tea leads to a significant reduction in the risk of heart disease related heart attacks.
- Tea is reported to protect your bones.
- Tea contains fluoride and tannins that may keep plaque at bay.
- Drinking Tea boosts your body's immune system to fight infection.
- Tea is known to fight cancer due to the polyphenols, antioxidants, found in tea-drinking.
- Tea helps keep you hydrated.
- Tea increases your metabolism.
- Tea eases irritability, headaches, nervous tension and insomnia.
- Tea can cause a temporary increase in short term memory for at least a few hours.
- Drinking tea helps keep your cholesterol under control.
- Tea aids in digestion.
- Tea helps inhibit intestinal inflammation.
- Tea can reduce stomach cramps.
- Tea may reduce the risk of Parkinson’s Disease.
- Tea can prevent food poisoning.
- Tea can lead to the inhibition of HIV.
- Tea may help prevent diabetes.
- Tea can lower blood sugar.
- Tea can prevent iron damage.
- Tea can help with nasal decongestion.
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I LOVE tea! I drink it all the time! Great info!
You're doing great then if you drink tea often. Good for you! :D Thanks for your visit. I'm getting back up to speed again after spending time away with family. I appreciate your comment! :)
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