Regular intake of tea has many health benefits. Here's how a few cups daily can benefit your health.
No matter how the climate is, tea can be a tasty beverage since you can have it either hot or iced. But there are plenty of benefits go far beyond refreshment. There is a lot of research proving that drinking tea can positively affect your health.
In a way, it’s a perfect way to give enough fluid into your body everyday. Above all, research has proven that teas can help protect your teeth and your heart, as well as possibly even helping to avert cancer.
The type of tea you drink can make a lot of difference. The non-herbal teas are made from the leaves of the Camellia sinensis plant. The amount of time the leaves are processed determines whether you end up with a green, black or oolong tea.
The green teas are the least processed and are rich in polyphenols, and the only type that contain the polyphenol, catechin, which is why a lot of research have been done using only green teas. Certain herbal teas are known for their medicinal values, including soothing the digestive system.
The article below shows top 10 health benefits of tea:
1. Tea is rich in anti-oxidants
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Antioxidants work to prevent the body’s version of rust and thus help to keep us young and protect us from damage caused by pollution. White team is less processed as compared to the black or green tea, thus load up on antioxidants with a white tea.
2. Comparatively less caffeine than coffee
Herbal blends have no caffeine, while traditional teas have less than 50 percent of what typically is found in coffee. That means you can drink it without those pesky effects on your nervous system. If you're trying to switch from coffee to tea, try a chicory root tea like Teeccino, which has a mouth feel and flavor similar to coffee. Chicory root is also helps in reducing stress and is a prebiotic so may be helpful to your gut. Move over this tea will give you a kick of instant energy without the caffeine intake.
3. Tea may prevent heart strokes
"There's a lot of literature out there on tea and heart health. This is a health effect for which there is the strongest evidence."
As a matter of fact, a study published in early 2016 along with combined data from earlier reports found nearly 20 percent of reduction in the risk of heart attack and about 35 percent reduction in the risk of stroke among those who drank 1 to 3 cups of green tea everyday. Those who drank four or more cups of green tea daily had a 32 percent reduction in the risk of having a heart attack and lower levels of LDL cholesterol. Four cups of green tea may keep you running to the bathroom, but you can get the same benefit from drinking one cup of matcha tea, which is made from ground green tea leaves and is said to be the nutritional equivalent of 10 cups of regular green tea.
4. Tea may help losing weight
Research on this isn’t very strong. Studies have shown that those who consume a considerable amount of tea, often in form of pills, have been able to lose some weight.
5. Tea may help protect your bones
Data from recent animal studies has shown that green tea may strengthen your bones. Moringa, a plant that grows in South Asia, is well-known for its medicinal properties and is now quickly becoming a mainstream superfood. With more calcium than milk, as well as iron, vitamin A and K, moringa tea is a great addition to help keep those bones strong.
6. Tea may keep your teeth clean & bright
"Japanese researchers have found that tea can decrease tooth loss. It changes the pH in your mouth when you drink it and that may be what prevents cavities."
Apart from that, tea, unlike many other beverages does not appear to erode tooth enamel.
7. Tea may improve your immune system
Consumption of tea can tune up immune cells so they reach their targets faster. Holy basil or tulsi tea has been used by Ayurvedic practitioners for centuries to help keep the immune system strong after injuries or illnesses thanks to its antibacterial, anti-fungal and anti-inflammatory properties.
8. Tea may help battling cancer
Research on this is currently mixed, which means more research is yet to be done. But, in the meantime, if you’ve got a strong family history of cancer and you want to do anything you can, you might increase your tea consumption.
9. Herbal tea may soothe your digestive system
Herbal teas, especially chamomile, can prove beneficial for people with irritable bowel syndrome because it is an antispasmodic. Ginger teas can calm nausea. Get a dose of both with a ginger chamomile tea.
10. Tea is calorie free
It's a great calorie free alternative to water. It provides so many options for flavor and versatility. You can have it hot or cold. And you don’t have to put anything in it, though you might want to add a cinnamon stick or some ginger to add some flavor. That means you’re able to hydrate with something other than water alone without worrying about your calorie intake.
