Tea for Your Health

Tea is the second most popular beverage in the world. While its popularity is largely due to its presence in human culture for thousands of years, the popularity of tea might also be attributable the health benefits that it holds. Read here about different popular teas and their potential health benefits: 

Ginger Tea

Ginger on its own has long been touted as a natural medicine due to its anti-inflammatory properties, its ability to reduce nausea and relive settle an upset stomach.

Instead of eating ginger, reap the benefits by whipping up a cup or pot of homemade ginger tea.

Peppermint Tea

Just like ginger, peppermint has been known to tame tummy troubles. But the herb does a lot more than that, including easing headaches, curbing cravings and clearing a stuffy nose.

Tap into the power of peppermint by pouring out yourself a cup of peppermint tea the next time you feel bloated or tired.

Green Tea / Matcha

Green tea in general contains powerful antioxidants that can help protect against cellular damage, says nutrition expert Rosanna Lee. This tea has been found to increase alertness and help improve concentration, helping you with mental and physical performance. To get more concentrated antioxidants out of your tea, steep the tea longer and opt for matcha tea instead of a green tea bag. Matcha powder is made from whole tea leaves and it is regularly consumed in its entirety when prepared.

Lemon Tea

You've probably heard about the benefits of drinking lemon water, but you might not realize drinking lemon tea is practically the same thing. Adding real lemon juice to make lemon tea can also provide you with vitamin C, an antioxidant that can help protect your body’s cells from free radical damage. Vitamin C is also essential in helping your body undergo its daily repair and maintenance of skin, blood vessels, cartilage and tendons, says Lee.

Chamomile tea

Chamomile is known to be effective in reducing swelling, while fighting bacteria. Other studies have pointed to its ability to alleviate stomach cramps. If you are allergic to flowers, pollen or ragweed, you should avoid chamomile, as pollen found in some chamomile tea varieties can cause allergic reactions. Chamomile may also interfere with blood thinner (anti-coagulant) medications, says Lee.

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SRC:  Read the complete article here: www.huffingtonpost.ca/2016/02/18/best-tea-for-health_n_9264668.html