Health & Safe-Tea

I’ve never understood those people who insist that tea dehydrates. How can a half-pint mug of steaming hot water with a tea bag floating in it possibly dehydrate?

Anyway, my instinctive response to the health properties of tea has been supported by the European Journal of Clinical Nutrition, which has dispelled the common belief that tea dehydrates.

The journal suggests that tea not only rehydrates as well as water does, but it can also protect against heart disease and some cancers. Experts believe flavonoids (I’m not making up this bit) are the key ingredient in tea that promote health. They found evidence that drinking three to four cups of tea a day can cut the chances of having a heart attack.

According to the BBC, somebody called Dr Ruxton said: "Drinking tea is actually better for you than drinking water. Water is essentially replacing fluid. Tea replaces fluids and contains antioxidants so it's got two things going for it."

In the interest of fairness, I should point out that another thing that tea has going for it is the Tea Council, which provided funding for the research.

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Comments

[Original T Bag Designs]

Will tell everyone today when we offer tea and they refuse! Well done with all the interest and support for the book. xxJill

[Alan Whelan]

Hi Jill - Yes, people are enjoying the book. It's gratifying to know that the time and work was all worth it - and that readers are getting their money's worth!

[Cho Yung Tea]

Every body is in love with the book....nice concept..and still i like it....it a anytime read again book..

[fireman sam toys]

lol I love this book. And a lover of tea, I can say it does mess up the digestive system in large amounts :-)

[cho yung tea]

I've been using tea in my daily routine for a long time and it's fantastic.

[1080p projector]

Apparently drinking tea alot will make you live longer, but that only applies to herbal tea.

[Cho Yung Tea]

I think your spot on. There are so many misconceptions about the benefits of drinking green tea and so many websites think its a scam. The truth is, tons of clinical studies have proven the health benefits of tea.

[metal water bottles]

I heard drinking too much tea gave encourage gastro acid problems. Is there any truth in this?

[Love IFlavored Green Teas]

I have read about the health benefits of tea so many places by now that I am convinced. I have begun drinking green tea every day. My favorites are green teas. I have a special love for the green teas that have been flavored with bits of fruit or fruit rinds. And my favorite source is Golden Mountain Tea House (http://www.goldenmountainteahouse.com/category/green-tea/flavored-green-tea/)