Top 10 Health Benefits of Drinking Tea

Drinking tea is more than just something to help you unwind after a hard day’s work. There’s nothing like the smell of freshly brewed tea to keep you warm during those cold nights. What most people don’t realize is that there are so many health benefits. You would never imagine all of those good-for-you components are there in your tea. For those who are not really into tea, this is sure to get you to turn over your cup of coffee. Here are the top ten benefits you can get when drinking tea:

1. When you drink tea, you drink antioxidants. Oxidation is something we want to avoid. This is the most common cause of aging. It is also a product of pollution all around you. Drinking tea will give you a boost of antioxidants, which will then help you look better and feel better. 
2. You can skip the coffee without totally nixing your caffeine fix. Tea also has some caffeine, but not as much as coffee. Too much caffeine can cause problems, especially for some people who are more sensitive. It can cause headaches, and can even keep you from sleeping when you already want to rest. It can also cause indigestion. For some people, they get the jitters when they drink coffee. Who wants that? There is simply too much caffeine in a cup of coffee; about 135 milligrams. However, some people can’t completely nix the caffeine as they may need it to work. Tea is always a good substitute. A cup only has about thirty to forty milligrams of caffeine, depending on the kind of tea. This gives you just the right dose without going over the top.
3. Studies suggest that green tea can actually reduce the risk of strokes and heart attacks. According to a study in the Netherlands conducted for over five years, those who frequently drank tea have a lower risk of getting a fatal heart attack – as much as seventy percent! Two to three cups of coffee will greatly reduce your risk. 
4. You can turn your tea into a calcium bank by adding some milk. Also, tea itself really strengthens the bones, especially for those who’ve drank tea for long periods of time. 
5. You’ll get a great, gleaming smile. Tea is an excellent source of plaque-fighters like tannins and fluoride. Just remember not to put too much sugar in your tea. 
6. Give your immune system a boost! You’ll be able to fight off infection with green tea, as it promotes the activity of the blood’s immune system. 
7. Bust cancer with tea. Antioxidants are a great way to prevent cancer. Tea contains these antioxidants, specifically polyphones, fight cancer. 
8. Tea is not a diuretic. It replenishes your daily needs. 
9. Don’t worry about getting fat as long as you don’t add too much sugar or milk, it is a very healthy drink. 
10. Your metabolism will become faster. For those people who don’t have a very fast metabolic rate, consider drinking green tea! For every cup, you’ll burn an extra seventy to eighty calories.

Enjoy your cup of tea!

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