The Health Benefits Of Drinking Tea

Tea has always been popular, and now, with so many different types of tea available in our local supermarkets, tea tipplers are really spoilt for choice. While some of us focus on the flavor of the tea, there are others who drink certain types of tea for their possible health benefits, such as those listed below:

Teas are rich in antioxidants

Our bodies can undergo attack from harmful chemicals called free radicals, and antioxidants help to protect us from them. Tea is brimming with antioxidants, and so can help us to stave off illnesses and infections.

Tea contains less caffeine than coffee

Traditional teas have around 50% less caffeine in them, than most coffee’s, while herbal teas contain no caffeine at all. We all know how jittery or shaky an overload of caffeine can make us feel, so switching from coffee to tea should mean that you get those symptoms less.

Green tea may reduce the risk of heart attacks

There have been various studies conducted in which the consumption of green tea has been linked to a reduction in the risk of heart attacks and strokes, and lower levels of LDL cholesterol. Drinking between one and four (or more) cups of green tea daily has shown to reduce the risk of heart attack by up to 20% and the risk of a stroke by 35%.

Your immune system might be boosted by drinking tea

We all know that our immune system is crucial in the fight against diseases, and what we eat and drink can play a huge role in boosting our immune system so that it can better protect us.

Tea contains a substance called L-theanine which the liver breaks down and turns into ethylamine. This then helps to boost the immune systems response to germs, viruses and disease, keeping us healthy for longer.

Tea can help soothe the digestive system

The simple act of sipping on a warm cup of tea has been proven to soothe and calm us over the years, but some herbal teas have been used for many more years to soothe, calm and in some cases, even to cure, digestive system ailments, such as bloating, constipation and diarrhea. Ingredients like ginger, peppermint, cinnamon, cloves and turmeric are all herbs that are known for their powerful ability to help promote necessary digestive secretions, eliminate gas and reduce inflammation, so teas containing these will naturally help your digestive system flourish.

Tea is calorie free!

Well, your cup of tea before you add milk and sugar is calorie free! But in all seriousness, what better way to stay hydrated than to intersperse your water consumption with cups of tea, if only to make keeping