Teas are awesome, both healthy and delicious. Let’s take a look at benefits of teas. Wealth is not only about money but also about health.
Green tea: Lowers risk of bladder, breast, lung, stomach, pancreatic and colorectal cancers; prevents clogging of the arteries; helps to burn fat by boosting metabolism; reduces risk of Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s diseases; reduces risk of stroke; improves cholesterol levels; helps to prevent atherosclerosis; prevents and slows the progression of Type 1 Diabetes; prevents aging and cellular damage.
Black tea: Protects lungs from damage caused by smoking cigarettes; reduces the risk of stroke; reduces the risk of heart attack; helps lower cholesterol and triglyceride levels; protects blood vessels from inflammation; prevents blood clothing; fights against free radicals that cause aging and cellular damage.
White tea: Protects against lung, colon and skin cancers; strengthens immune system;
Oolong tea: Lowers bad cholesterol levels; helps with weight loss; prevents dental cavities from forming.
Pu-erh tea: Helps with weight loss; reduces cholesterol; increases metabolism; lowers blood pressure; improves digestion; detoxifies the body.
Rooibos tea: Is free of caffeine; has plenty of antioxidant; helps to prevent cancer; protects against radiation; boosts the immune system; slows down aging; relaxes the muscles; reduces cramps; strengthen bones; reduces stress.
Chamomile tea: Reduces the growth of cancer cells; prevents diabetes side effects such as loss of vision, nerve damage and kidney damage; helps with relaxations; has calming effects; reduces menstrual cramps; controls the common cold; increases immunity of the body; relieves muscle spasms.
Peppermint tea: Has medicinal properties for an upset stomach; has calming effects; has relaxation effects on gastrointestinal tissue; builds immunity; can also be used as an antioxidant.
Parsley tea: Contains antioxidants and Vitamin C; gives ageless skin; reduces inflammation; helps with osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis.
Matcha tea: Has the ability to fight carcinogens or cancer-causing cells; reduces bad cholesterol; helps with weight loss; is rich in fiber.
Hibiscus tea: Reduces blood pressure; lowers cholesterol; reduces sugar absorption in the body.
More information about health benefits of different types of teas you can find at NCCIH.com.
I like green tea and oolong tea the most.
