October 16, 2017
Why do people always say, ” Let’s go out for coffee?”. How about going out for tea? The coffee industry is huge, but teas have health benefits that far exceed their coffee competition! Herbal teas and green teas are known for their phytonutrients and antioxidants. Antioxidants prevent the body from forming free radicals which are linked to cancer and have a variety of other negative effects. What are phytonutrients? They are “chemicals” found in plants that help protect the plants from threats, and they help prevent us from getting diseases and help to keep us in good health.
Phytonutrients can have some crazy names. Some might sound familiar, like beta-carotene. Beta-carotene is a precursor to Vitamin A production! Have you ever heard of theaflavins? Those are found in black tea and are powerful antioxidants. What about cinnamic acid? These are known to have antimicrobial effects. Ellagic acid anyone? Found in many berries and pomegranates, ellagic acid has been shown to help fight against cancer! The list of phytonutrients is long. These are just a few, but just from this short list, you can see the benefits are huge.
So next time you are thinking about heading out to meet a friend for coffee, why not choose a cup of tea instead? Your body will thank you! Below is a great article about 7 different types of herbal tea that will actually make you healthier! While you are reading it, pour yourself a cup of tea!
http://www.besthealthmag.ca/…/7-herbal-teas-that-will-make-you-healthy
