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    Home ยป Nutrition Knowledge ยป Health Benefits of Drinking Tea

    Health Benefits of Drinking Tea

    Published: Dec 7, 2011 ยท Updated: Aug 16, 2019 ยท This post contains affiliate links.

    Learn about all the amazing health benefits of drinking tea

    mugs, canister of Ginger White Tea Concentrate, lemon, honey

    Is tea healthy?

    Is it even worth drinking?

    Do you have to drink a lot of it to get benefits?

    While some studies have shown health benefits, others have not.

    two glasses Turmeric Ginger Tea with lemon slices, tea pot, spices, stevia

    Either way, tea can be good for you:

    It has no calories (as long as you don't add any).

    It can warm you on a cold day.

    It's even said that holding a cup of something warm can make you think more fondly of others and give you a sense of comfort.

    Here are more possible benefits of some common teas:

    Health Benefits of Green Tea

      • has been found to lower risk of death, including heart disease & cancer
      • lower in caffeine than coffee, so it may cause less negative affects related to caffeine
      • may help you lose weight
      • may improve insulin sensitivity
      • contains polyphenols, which are antioxidants, that protect against diseases

    Health Benefits of Black Tea

      • contain polyphenols that help fight against and possibly destroy cancer-causing cells
      • can help prevent heart disease

    canisters and boxes of white tea, green tea, black tea and flavored tea

    Health Benefits of White Tea

      • may help increase your immune system
      • contains antibacterial polyphenols
      • side note: I drink white tea every morning, and I really think it helps prevent colds, even when surrounded by two munchkins sneezing on you all day.

    Health Benefits of Peppermint Tea

      • can decrease bloating
      • contains no caffeine
      • helps put you in the holiday spirit 🙂

    Make sure you actually brew your own tea. Most of the antioxidants and other benefits offered in tea are lost when processed into bottled tea and powdered tea mixes.

    Try adding tea into your life. You just might like it...

    glass of iced chai latte with fresh ginger, cloves, tea, cinnamon sticks

    Here are some recipes with tea that I love:

    • Iced Chai Latte
    • Ginger Turmeric Tea
    • Berry White Tea Smoothie
    • Iced Pomegranate White Tea
    • Pumpkin Chai Latte
    • Mango Green Tea Smoothie

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    1. Marcee ..... Chicago says

      December 21, 2011 at 1:04 pm

      Teas = very delicious!

      We always drink decaf tea in our house. Especially good .... Earl Grey. Strange, but tea w/a peanut butter + jam sandwich is exceptional ..... gourmet grub!

      Peppermint tea is soothing .... helps a grumpy tummy. Add a touch of honey. Then, take a little nap!

      Safe holidays Meme!

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      • memeinge says

        December 21, 2011 at 9:43 pm

        I completely agree!
        anything with tea is great in my opinion ๐Ÿ™‚

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