A cup of hot tea is not just a way to relax, but a gateway to good health too. There are at least 10 good reasons to start enjoying your tea and contribute towards your health.
1. Boosts your metabolism
Tea increases the metabolic rate. This increases the ability of the body to lose unwanted weight. By drinking just five cups of green tea every day, an increase in metabolic rate has been observed. Tea can burn 70 to 80 extra calories. In an year, one could lose up to eight pounds just by having green tea every day.
2.Reduces your risk of stroke and heart attack
At times, cholesterol and blood platelets form unwanted blood clots in the blood vessels that may lead to stroke and heart attack. Tea keeps the arteries smooth and clog-free, and promotes blood circulation as well.
3. Prevents cancer
Polyphenols, the antioxidants found in tea, is considered to be an excellent cancer fighting agent, though studies on this are yet to throw more light on this benefit. So, it’s always good to take preventive measures.
4. Protects your bones
Tea has many beneficial phytochemicals for protecting your bones against damage. Researches have shown that people who consumed tea for ten or more years had stronger and healthier bones when compared to non-tea drinkers. So, grow stronger with every sip of your favorite cup of tea.
5. A cleaner teeth and a sweeter smile
Tea contains fluoride and tannins that keep plaque away. Since sugar is bad for teeth, stick to unsweetened tea. It’s just what the doctor has ordered for a perfect smile.
6.Tea has lesser caffeine content than coffee
Tea has two to three times less caffeine than coffee. An 8-ounce cup of coffee contains about 135 mg of caffeine whereas the same quantity of tea contains only 30 to 40 mg. If drinking coffee causes indigestion or headaches or interferes with your sleep, you should opt for tea.
7. Useful antioxidants
Teaâs antioxidants protect the body from aging and the ill effects of pollution.
8. Keeps you hydrated
Contrary to earlier research, recent studies show that caffeinated beverages do not cause dehydration, if taken in normal quantities.
9. Calorie free
Tea is a calorie-free beverage that doesn’t have any calories, unless milk or a sweetener is added. It can help you lose up to one pound per week by consuming even a small quantity daily.
10. Immunity booster
Drinking tea strengthens body’s immune system. About five cups of tea each day for four weeks have shown to revitalize a stronger immune system activity in the blood.
