The uk tea council seem to suggest that tea could help you slim , help you de-stress, and maybe help reduce cancer risk.They were talking about loose green teas.
2006-10-09 07:39:14 · 21 answers · asked by Anonymous in Food & Drink ➔ Non-Alcoholic Drinks
Tea contains anti-oxidants and is healthy. It also does contain some caffeine not not as much like coffee. Herbal teas which do not contain tea leaves do not contain caffeine. Research suggests that the consumption of antioxidant-rich foods reduces damage to cells and biochemicals from free radicals. This may slow down, prevent, or even reverse certain diseases that result from cellular damage, and maybe even slow down the natural aging process. The free-radical theory of aging is the substantiation to this.
2006-10-09 07:51:33 · answer #1 · answered by DomKoh, NP-C 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Actually, black teas do contain the same anti-oxidants etc. The only difference between green and black tea is that black tea is fermented. Green tea is probably healthier than black tea, but whether it's loose or in a tea-bag makes NO difference whatsoever. Incidentally, did you know that gargling with green tea (cold of course) is supposed to help ward off a cold? Apparently that's what some people do in Japan, and they swear by it!
2006-10-09 07:46:42 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would agree with others comments on the antioxidants, however it's easy to become addicted to the caffeine in tea. I know many middle aged people who have to have a cup of tea when they wake up, get in from work, sit down to watch TV etc.
Unfortunately, there is such a thing as 'too much of a good thing'. It's true that herbal teas don't contain caffeine, but for people addicted to caffeinated tea, it's a stimulant. It can increase the heart rate and raise (not lower) blood pressure levels.
I'm sure tea's antioxidant effects are healthy, but I would recommend decaffeinated or herbal teas if you want to drink them for their health benefits.
There are however times when tea consumption should be limited:
* If someone is pregnant or is planning to become pregnant.
* If someone is breast-feeding.
* If someone has insomnia (too much green tea can cause insomnia because of its caffeine contents).
* If someone is anemic (the antioxidant properties of tea can reduce an individual's ability to absorb iron).
Info on caffeine and green tea (including paragraphs on the positive health benefits) below:
2006-10-09 08:06:28 · answer #3 · answered by Alasdair P 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes I believe tea is a healthy drink. All teas have recognizable benefits, green teas are high in anti oxidants, black teas contain fluorides.
2006-10-09 07:45:44 · answer #4 · answered by LAUGHING MAGPIE 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Tea has antioxidants which is proven for anti-aging and helping reduce cancer risks. Tea also has caffeine which will help in boosting metabolism that can help you slim down.
2006-10-09 07:45:30 · answer #5 · answered by WannaKnow 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have 2 cups of green tea every single day, I think it helps flush toxins from your system and it does seem to help more when your on a health kick and wanting to lose a bit of weight too.
2006-10-09 12:21:39 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Tea . Drink of champions.
2006-10-09 08:13:13 · answer #7 · answered by holly 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i love tea - its my favourite drink. Earl Grey tea is soooooo nice!
2006-10-09 07:47:21 · answer #8 · answered by trixieb 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well normal tea apparently contains anti-oxidants. i know its the best thing for stress too!
2006-10-09 07:41:53 · answer #9 · answered by cleo the pussycat 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well black tea isjust as good as green. yes its healthy with no milk or suger but yuk without milk or suger
2006-10-09 14:33:23 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋