Happy International Tea Day!!
Tea if taken in moderate quantities can be beneficial for health.
๐ซ☕Improves focus & alertness.
Caffeine & L-theanine (an amino acid) present increases alpha activity in the brain. Hence improves alertness.
๐ซ☕Help decrease the risk of chronic diseases & improve your overall health.
Tea contains a group of polyphenols that have antioxidant properties.
๐ซ☕Reduce the risk of heart disease.
Flavonoids present are said to be beneficial for heart health.
๐ซ☕Help reduce LDL (bad cholesterol).
Studies have found that black tea may help reduce LDL levels(bad cholesterol).
๐ซ☕Improves gut health and immunity.
Polyphenols and antimicrobial properties found in black tea improves gut health hence improves the immune system.
๐ซ☕Help in controlling High B.P.
Researches show drinking black tea in moderate amount help decrease systolic & diastolic blood pressure.
๐ซ☕Reduce the risk of stroke by reducing the stress.
๐ซ☕Black tea is a great non-sweetened beverage which increases secretion of insulin & help in reduce blood sugar levels & managing diabetes.
๐ซ☕Help in the chances of cancer.
Polyphenols present in tea can help fight carcinogenic cells in the body.
๐ซ☕Help in Lowering Blood Sugar Levels
Elevated blood sugar levels may increase your risk of health complications, such as type 2 diabetes, obesity, cardiovascular disease, kidney failure and depression. Thus, tea reduces risk of all these diseases.
๐ซ☕Helps in relieving joint pain-
Catechins present in tea reduces oxidative stress hence bodyache & joint pain.
๐ซ☕Ginger tea – Helps to fight against morning sickness. It acts as immunity booster.
๐ซ☕Similarly Tulsi, Ginger or Lemon drops added to tea can be an effective remedy for simple headache, cough & cold.