Wednesday, November 18, 2009

Four Amazing Health Benefits of Drinking Tea

By Sylvia Hoffman

Tea is one of the most popular drinks in the world and rightly so because of it's myriad of healing properties. It is made from leaves and stems of plants, which are dried out, and water is the only thing necessary to prepare it. It can made be as a hot or cold beverage and you can enjoy it as is or add some sweetener. Some well known teas are mint tea, green tea, and oolong tea, but there are many other types besides those. If you are not a tea drinker but you are thinking of adding it to your daily diet, here are four amazing benefits of tea.

Tea prevents tooth decay. Certain properties in tea slow down the growth of bacteria in your mouth, which often leads to tooth decay and pain. Tea so contains fluoride, which is a mineral known to prevent cavities.

It will give you great looking skin. Tea is known to have many antioxidants in it. Antioxidants have been shown to slow down and sometimes reverse the signs of aging. They do this by destroying free radicals, which are the cause of aging in cells.

It can reduce your cholesterol and lower your blood pressure. Studies are beginning to show that tea can cut down your risk of having a heart attack or stroke. Studies have shown that consuming tea daily can cut down hypertension by almost half. Just one cup a day is enough to enjoy better cardiovascular health. Tea can also help lower stress and put you in a better mood. Studies have shown that it relaxes the body and mind. This is important because most of us live a very stressful life, which is bad for the body and overall health.

The four benefits of tea that are mentioned here are just a handful of the positives from drinking it. All you have to do is drink one cup per day. Replace your cup of coffee in the morning or drink a glass before bedtime. You'll feel great because it is a satisfying beverage that is wonderful for your body and mind. - 29161

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