35/365 A Cuppa Tea, Please

Friends and Fitness Enthusiasts,

On particularly stressful days, I find that a cuppa tea is a wonderful way to relax. The comforting moment may only last for as much tea your cup can contain but, I find it well worth it. It's much better for you and those around you if you take your moment instead of unleashing your anger or stress on others. Black tea from Rostov's with cream and sugar for me, thank you!

In addition to that, tea has been shown to be beneficial to your body in many other ways. There's a lot of talk about antioxidants that are found in great abundance in fruits and vegetables. One study reported that tea had 10 times as many antioxidants than most fruits and vegetables. Polyphenols found in black and green teas are responsible for the antioxidants and other health benefits. Black and green teas "help boost metabolism to aid weight loss, block allergic response, slow the growth of tumors, protect bones, fight bad breath, improve skin, protect against Parkinson's disease, and even delay the onset of diabetes. (Davis)"

So relax and enjoy your cuppa tea with cream and sugar, honey, or with nothing at all. The caffeine will give you a boost to keep you alert while the polyphenols help keep everything else running smoothly. Cheers!


In health,


Lauren


Davis, Jeanie Lerche. "Antioxidants in Green and Black Tea." Health & Cooking 11 Sept 2008: n. pag. Web. 24 Aug 2010.