A little info I found this morning I love when I find backup to what I preach in a article on the net Credit the Brits for penicillin, William Shakespeare, and Clive Owen. But their signature contribution to society will always be teatime, especially as more and more research indicates that the power of tea goes beyond warming you up on a chilly day — though a cold cup is proven to have just as many benefits. What, exactly, those benefits are depends on the color of your bag. Read below to find out more about the best tea options for your health. White What It Is Leaves from the bud of the tea plant are flash-steamed and dried, so its the least processed form with the most antioxidants and the least caffeine. A light, delicate flavor. What It Does White tea is kryptonite for viruses and bacteria, says Milton Schiffenbauer, Ph.D., a professor of microbiology at Pace University. In his studies, tea destroys over 80 percent of viruses within 10 minutes, he says. Due to the higher levels of antioxidants, white tea may be the most powerful when it comes to cancer prevention. Researchers at the University of Oregon found that it was the best tea for inhibiting cell mutations — often the early stages of cancer. Black What It Is Leaves are exposed to the air and turn black due to oxidation. A stronger, more traditional taste. What It Does The majority of related research shows that the black brew significantly reduces heart attack, stroke, and death from cardiovascular disease in women. It may also help prevent clogged arteries, improve blood vessel functioning, and lower blood pressure — great reasons to drink to your hearts content. Six cups a day may also provide resistance to microbial infections and possibly tumors, while two cups has been shown to ward off urinary tract cancer. Black tea also contains enough fluoride to successfully help prevent cavities Green What It Is Leaves are steamed or cooked prior to oxidation. A crisper but less powerful taste than black. What It Does Asian countries have lower rates of many cancers and a high consumption rate of green tea. Coincidence? No way: The chemicals in green tea have been shown to bond with and destroy cancer cells, and women who drank 10 or more cups a day had a 43 percent reduction in cancer risk. Drinking green tea may also slow the spread of breast cancer and protect smokers from lung cancer. More good news: An unknown component in the tea has lowered tissue fat levels in mice. People who drink five cups a day have a higher metabolic rate and burn more calories- up to 80 a day than non-tea drinkers.
Posted on: Sun, 03 Aug 2014 14:06:37 +0000
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