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Health Benefits of Drinking Tea A. Tea may fight colon cancer! Tea helps keep plaque from forming on your teeth. Drinking tea can improve blood flow in your heart's arteries. Tea may prevent sun-induced skin cancer when taken orally. Tea helps burn calories! People who drank five cups of tea each day, burned about 87 extra calories, both while drinking and throughout the day. According to a recent study, tea may help fight skin cancer. Products with tea could help treat and prevent skin disorders. British research shows that female tea drinkers have stronger bones than non-tea drinkers. Tea may protect against cancers including breast, lung, mouth, stomach, esophagus, prostate and pancreatic cancer. It has been shown to fight cancer after development in lab studies. Tea boosts your metabolism to help you burn more calories. It may lower your cholesterol. Tea may reduce your risk of stroke. It has been shown to sooth arthritis. It may stave off signs of aging. Tea adds liquid to your diet. Tea has about 1/2 to 3/4 the caffeine of coffee per serving
B. Dr. John Weisburger, Director Emeritus American Health Foundation says, "Current research shows tea contains specific antioxidants & health promoting ingredients, lowering the risk of heart disease, stroke & certain types of cancer like oral, pancreatic and prostrate." Keeping the immense health benefits in mind, one must resolve to consume much more Tea than what one has consumed in the past. In fact, Dr. Weisburger has suggested an intake of up to 10 cups of Tea per day, which may be a useful dietary habit. Tea can be prepared with or without milk & sugar as per one's taste. So make it a point to 'Piyo More Chai' because it's the mantra to your fitness, well-being and good health. The Wonder Drink In addition to Dr. Weisburger's observations, over a 100 scientific research papers produced over the last decade shows that Tea provides immense health benefits. Besides, all of us know that Tea has always been a rejuvenating, relaxing, natural and healthy beverage. Known to have therapeutic benefits which were utilized even in the ancient ages, to treat common ailments. Today, Tea forms an integral part fo the modern healthy lifestyle, which comprises a balanced diet, combined with regular exercise routine. Read on to find out how Tea helps you lead a healthier life. Antioxidants... the Wealth of Health Extensive research & studies have revealed that Tea is one of the richest sources of Antioxidants. These Antioxidants, as scientists agree, are found in Tea in the form of Polyphenols. Antioxidants are compounds that help the body detoxify harmful excess free radicals. These free radicals are molecules, which occur naturally in the body. However, excess amounts (caused by excessive sunlight exposure, pollution, smoking, etc) have been associated with an increased risk of major diseases. Antioxidants have the ability to combat their adverse effects by neutralizing their production and thus protecting cells from the normal, but damaging physiological process known as "oxidative stress". There is scientific evidence to prove that Antioxidants promote heart health, prevent Cancer, help combat & guard against most diseases like Diabetes, Blood pressure, Tumor, Ulceration, Inflammation, Intestinal problems, Dental decay and a lot more. Tea, Fruits & Vegetables are known to be the richest sources of Antioxidants, where Tea tops the list in its richness. Antioxidants activity produced in Tea is greater than 22 fruits and vegetables. Some of the examples are given below. Total Antioxidant Capacity of Tea & Common Vegetables :
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A Healthy Heart with Tea Flavonoids in Tea prevent the oxidation of LDL cholesterol, thereby reducing the risk of heart diseases. Tea Prevents Cancer Polyphenolic Antioxidants in Tea lower the risk of different types of Cancer (lung, fore-stomach, esophagus, duodenum, pancreas, liver, breast and colon. Steer clear of Common Ailments Calcium in your daily cup of Tea help develop strong muscles. Antioxidants in Tea help prevent chronic ailments like Gastric ulcer, Blood sugar, Blood pressure, Tumors and Intestinal problems. Good for Oral Health As Tea is tooth-friendly it protects the teeth from caries thereby preventing tooth decay. Theaflavins in Tea play a prominent role in the inhibition of Plaque-formation. C. Green Tea and Arthritis According to a study published in the March 2001 issue of the Journal of Nutrition, the catechins in green tea may benefit arthritis patients by reducing the degradation of cartilage. A British laboratory study on human and bovine cartilage showed that the green tea catechins prevented collagen breakdown. Although additional studies are needed, the researchers concluded that the consumption of green tea might prevent arthritis damage by reducing inflammation and slowing cartilage breakdown. Decaf as Healthy as Regular? Only sometimes. According to research results published in Prevention Magazine, the commonly used method of removing caffeine with ethyl acetate also removes up to 70% of tea's polyphenols - the compounds that can help prevent cancer and heart disease. Black Tea Helps Arteries Expand Studies have shown that
people who drink at least one cup of black tea per day have a lower risk of
heart disease and stroke, but until recently no one understood why. A small
study at the Boston University School of Medicine indicates that tea may work
directly on blood vessels that have lost elasticity by restoring the vessels'
ability to expand when the pulse rate increases. Can Teatime Increase One's Lifetime? Lifestyle-related
diseases, including cancer and cardiovascular disease, are also characterized as
aging-related diseases, where aging may be the most potent causal factor. In
light of this, prevention of lifestyle-related diseases will depend on slowing
the aging process and avoiding the clinical appearance of the diseases. Cardiovascular Disease Prevention Drinking 4 -5 cups of tea a day
may have a beneficial effect on two long established heart disease risk factors:
high blood pressure and high cholesterol. Tea is rich in substances with
antioxidant properties as well as vitamins and minerals. As with fruit and
vegetables, these have been shown to guard against heart attacks, strokes and
angina. Tea contains a group of chemical classified as flavonoids. They have strong
antioxidant activity. Antioxidants help to defend the body from, and repair the
damage caused by, free radicals. Free radicals are highly reactive molecules
which are the by-products of the body's oxygen processing system. When left
unchecked they have been implicated in the slow chain reaction of damage leading
to heart disease and cancer. There is considerable research taking place to discover whether these
antioxidants can help prevent many common cancers as well as coronary heart
disease. Scientists are specifically looking at the effects of drinking tea on
breast, colon and lung cancer. It's early days, but the initial research looks
encouraging. Tea has a natural fluoride content and therefore tea drinking can help prevent dental cavities. Plaque which causes gum disease can be decreased by tea drinking. General Health It's vital to drink at least two pints of fluid a day to prevent dehydration. Drinking tea can make a valuable contribution to the body's fluid intake. Tea also helps the body's digestive system. So it's the ideal drink after a heavy meal. Tea taken with milk also contributes valuable vitamins to the diet: riboflavin (Vitamin B2), Vitamins B6 and B1. But perhaps the best thing about tea is that it's a completely natural product - free from calories, coloring, preservatives, sugars, artificial flavorings or other additives. Tea & Health Link: http://www.teausa.org/ http://www.americanteasociety.com/
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