Health Benefits of Drinking Tea
Tea is known as nature's 'wonder drug'. The ability of tea to promote good health has long been believed in many countries, especially Japan, China, India, and even England.
The buzz about tea and its benefits is getting louder and is simply becoming too difficult to ignore. Enlightened tea drinkers are rediscovering the protective and revitalizing benefits of this ancient drink. Ever wonder why the Chinese and Japanese have some of the longest life-expectancy rates in the world - They drink tea alot.Tea is the second most widely consumed beverage in the world, exceeded only by the most necessary of all liquids - water.
The most popular types of Tea are: Green Tea, Black Tea, Ginseng Tea, Herbal Tea, Oolong Tea, Rooibos Tea, White Tea.
Tea is prepared from linder leaves, leaf buds and tender stalks of different varieties of the warm-weather evergreen known as "Camellia sinensis"
Any tea derived from camellia sinensis has cancer-fighting properties. The leaves of this plant contain chemicals called "Polyphenols", which give tea its "Antioxidant" properties.
Benefits of Tea Drinking:
* Help prevent blood clotting and lowers risk of Heart disease.
* Help lower cholesterol levels.
* Help neutralize enzymes that aid in the growth of tumors.
* Help deactivate cancer promoters.
* Help stimulate the immune system.
* Help fight high blood pressure.
* Helps in delay aging.
* Help fight against mutagenic agents.
* Help fight against viral and bacterial infection.
* Help improve the functions of the digestive and excretory systems.
* Helps in Bone Strength.
Tea is a healthy beverage offering many health benefits if you skip the cream and use less sugar. Brew your tea for at least 3 - 5 minutes to bring out the beneficial polyphenols. Enjoy the aroma of tea!
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Gopi Gandi
