{"id":1742,"date":"2011-08-17T12:17:50","date_gmt":"2011-08-17T12:17:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/alwaysfoodie.com\/?p=1742"},"modified":"2011-08-17T12:17:50","modified_gmt":"2011-08-17T12:17:50","slug":"10-health-benefits-drinking-tea","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/drprem.com\/culinaryguide\/10-health-benefits-drinking-tea\/","title":{"rendered":"10 Health benefits of drinking tea"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/alwaysfoodie.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/07\/a_cup_of_tea_w4cgv.jpg\" alt=\"A cup of tea\" title=\"A cup of tea\" \/><\/p>\n<p>A cup of hot tea is not just a way to relax, but a gateway to good health  too. There are at least 10 good reasons to start enjoying your tea and  contribute towards your health.<\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<p><b>1. Boosts your metabolism<\/b><\/p>\n<p>Tea  increases the metabolic  rate. This increases the ability of the  body to lose unwanted  weight. By drinking just five cups of green tea  every day, an increase  in metabolic rate has been observed. Tea can burn  70 to 80 extra  calories. In an year, one could lose up to eight  pounds just by having  green tea every day.  <\/p>\n<p><b>2.Reduces your risk of stroke and heart attack<\/b><\/p>\n<p>At times, cholesterol and blood platelets form unwanted  blood clots in the blood vessels that may lead to stroke and heart  attack. Tea keeps the arteries smooth and clog-free, and  promotes blood circulation as well.<\/p>\n<p><b>3. Prevents cancer<\/b><br \/>Polyphenols,   the antioxidants found in tea, is considered to be an excellent cancer   fighting agent, though studies on this are yet to throw more light on   this benefit. So, it&#8217;s always good to take preventive measures.<\/p>\n<p><b>4. Protects your bones<\/b> <\/p>\n<p>Tea  has many beneficial phytochemicals for protecting your bones against damage. Researches  have shown that people who consumed tea for ten or more years had stronger and healthier bones when compared to non-tea drinkers. So, grow stronger with every sip of your favorite cup of tea.<\/p>\n<p><b>5. A cleaner teeth and a sweeter smile<\/b><br \/>Tea contains fluoride and tannins that keep plaque away. Since sugar is bad for teeth, stick to unsweetened tea. It&#8217;s just what the doctor has ordered for a perfect smile.<\/p>\n<p><b>6.Tea has lesser caffeine content than coffee<\/b><br \/>Tea has  two to three times less caffeine than coffee. An 8-ounce cup of  coffee contains  about 135 mg of caffeine whereas the same quantity of tea  contains  only 30 to 40 mg. If drinking coffee causes indigestion or  headaches  or interferes with your sleep, you should opt for tea.<\/p>\n<p><b>7. Useful antioxidants <\/b><\/p>\n<p>Tea\u00e2\u0080\u0099s antioxidants protect the body from aging and the ill effects of pollution.<\/p>\n<p><b>8. Keeps you hydrated <\/b><\/p>\n<p>Contrary  to earlier research, recent studies show that  caffeinated beverages do  not cause dehydration, if taken in normal quantities.<\/p>\n<p><b>9. Calorie free<\/b><\/p>\n<p>Tea  is a calorie-free beverage that doesn&#8217;t have any calories, unless milk  or a sweetener is added. It can help you lose up to one pound per week  by consuming even a small quantity daily.<\/p>\n<p><b>10. Immunity booster<\/b><\/p>\n<p> Drinking  tea strengthens  body&#8217;s immune system. About five cups of tea each day  for four weeks  have shown to revitalize a stronger immune  system activity in  the blood.<b><br \/><\/b><\/p>\n<!--CusAds0-->\n<div style=\"font-size: 0px; height: 0px; line-height: 0px; margin: 0; padding: 0; clear: both;\"><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A cup of hot tea is not just a way to relax, but a gateway to good health  too. There are at least 10 good reasons to start enjoying your tea and  contribute towards your health.1. Boosts your metabolismTea  increases the metabolic  rate. 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