5 Reasons Why Tea Should be Your Drink of Choice

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It is the drink of choice for millions of people all over the United States. It can be found in 80 percent of homes where tea is served hot or cold. In 2015, Amercians consumed 80 billion servings of tea, the Tea Association reported. The most consumed was black tea, followed by green tea, Oolong tea, white tea and dark tea. A beverage that is enjoyed this much must be great for your health, right? Tea has antioxidant properties like flavonoids that have been found to help reduce the risks of chronic diseases like heart disease and Parkinson’s disease. Flavonoids are believed to aid the body and help revitalize cells that are damaged by free-radicals. Antioxidants contained in green and black teas can help with memory loss by protecting brain cells. Tea can also boost fat loss, increase exercise endurance, and help with weight control. Not bad for some leaves. Here are 5 reasons to join the tea revolution.

Helps Cognitive Function

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Tea can be good when you feel the occasional blues and could help with anxiety. The component L-theanine in green tea and has been found to have a calming impact on people. L-theanine stabilizes the blood pressure, heart rate, and the mood of those suffering from anxiety, and depression. Amino acids that are found in green tea is believed to increase memory as it prevents the buildup of abnormal proteins in the brain that hampers cognitive function. Another bonus is that its boosts the area in the brain that we use for our memory. There are more impressive reasons how green tea can help you neurologically. Adults who drank green tea reduced the risk of having Parkinson’s by 69 percent.

Controls Weight

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Tea helps you burn fat quicker. Studies suggest that if you drink tea regularly that it will help you reach weight-loss goals. University of Maryland Medical Center shared that drinking three cups of green tea could help you lose two pounds a week. “Researchers think that polyphenols found in green tea extract may boost metabolism and help burn fat. However, studies have shown mixed results,” the Center offered. Proceed with caution with any change in a diet, but drinking tea is a lot better for losing weight than having a latte or a soda. It is low in calories and a good alternative. A cup of brewed black tea has just over two calories plain and green tea has just two calories.

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