My personal collection of tea varieties (Photo by Nasty) |
1. Prevents Flu Better than Vaccines – The studies involved taking green tea supplements rather than taking the brew, but the results are nonetheless remarkable. Clinical trials have demonstrated green tea-based supplements reducing the risk of flu by 75%, outperforming vaccinations which reduce the risk by only 60%. Green tea in beverage form is loaded with polyphenols, long recognized to actively suppress many bacterial, fungal and viral species, thus helping your overall immune system.
2. Improves Eyesight – Studies show that drinking green tea could be protective of the eyes. Researchers believe the catechins in green tea are able to help protect the delicate tissues of the eye from glaucoma and other eye diseases.
3. Protects Your Bones – Studies show that regular tea drinkers have higher bone density--a very good predictor of fracture risk—compared to non-tea drinkers. It’s attributed to compounds found in tea such as phytoestrogens, flavonoids, catechins and fluoride. What’s more important is how long a person has been drinking tea regularly rather than how much tea was consumed daily. So go reach for that tea bag now.
Even the mugs you use can add to the pleasure of drinking tea (Photo by Nasty) |
5.
Keeps you
Looking Young – The high levels of antioxidant polyphenols in
tea—particularly white tea--are said to help prevent wrinkles and fine lines. As one ages, the skin
gradually loses elasticity due to the breakdown of elastin and collagen.
Extracts in white tea are said to prevent or delay this breakdown, thus making
each cup of tea something like dipping into the fountain of youth.
Do note that these studies are based on traditional green, black or white tea--the beverage
derived from leaves of the Camellia sinensis plant. Bottled green tea drinks
are a completely different story; most of these are loaded with sugar and
possibly contain insignificant amounts of extract or flavoring.
To gain these benefits, go the
old-fashioned way by pouring boiling water over a teabag or loose leaves in a
tea infuser and letting it steep until the flavor is just as you like it. Serve hot or cold.
Nice article. Thank you.
ReplyDeleteYou're welcome. And thank you for your comment, too. It nudged me into getting back into sharing tips on my blog. I abandoned it after a loooong spell of sadness after my mother passed away. Hello again :-)
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