Many cultures around the world drink tea. Some people drink tea
as part of social interaction, and others drink it for their
health. Specific teas, such as black tea and green tea, have
been tested for their positive affects on people's health. And
studies have shown that these two teas can in fact benefit your
body. And not just by providing a little pick me up in the
morning either. Studies have shown that green tea can slow the
growth of cancer cells. Everyone should take notice of these
anti-carcinogenic properties, especially in an age of tremendous
pollution. Studies by the National Cancer Institute, in America,
have shown that powerful plant antioxidants within the tea will
stunt the progression of cancerous cells. The cancer preventing
properties of tea are just one of the wonderful properties of
the drink.
Black tea has been found to increase the presence of certain
anti-bacterial proteins in the body. Not just by a little bit
either, but a considerable amount. When compared to coffee
drinkers, tea drinkers actually had a concentration of disease
preventing protein that was 400% higher. Clearly, these are
significant health benefits to be had from drinking tea. The are
even more benefits though. Mental acuity can be increased as
well. A study of elderly people found that those who drink tea
actually reduce their risk of mental problems by half when
compared to people who don't drink tea. And the tea drinkers
only had to drink a couple cups a day to realize those amazing
benefits.
Green tea can help increase the rate at which calories are
burned in the body. The chemicals found in green tea allow the
body to more efficiently burn fat for energy. Evidence also
exist to show that drinking this type of tea can help the body
reduce chemicals associated with stress. While this tea
forestalls senility, it also more generally improves brain
functioning in all segments of the population. The caffeine
contained in green tea will help improve memory and give one
sharper thinking.
This tea also contains chemicals specific to plants that slow
down the growth of bacteria that cause bad breath. The health
benefits of drinking green and black teas are quite remarkable.
The same chemicals that slow bad breath can also help people
with certain bowel diseases. The bacteria limiting properties of
the tea helps ease the discomfort associated with such
complications. While there are obviously a myriad of health
benefits directly related to the physical properties of these
teas, there is also mental health relaxation that is associated
with preparing a warm beverage. Taking time out of your day to
prepare something that is nourishing to your body can really
allow you to calm down and retreat from the stresses of everyday
life. Learning about all the different types of teas can be
quite an enjoyable experience. Not only will you learn about the
disparate boiling techniques for each tea, but you will learn
each every tea's specific chemical properties.
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