HELLO HERBAL
Each individual has a different reason to drink tea. The tea that they
choose to drink is as unique as each individual.
Here is a list of my top 5 favourite teas and their benefits:
- GINGER: Ginger is loaded with antioxidants, compounds that prevent stress and damage to your body's DNA. They may help your body fight off chronic diseases like high blood pressure, heart disease, and diseases of the lungs, plus promote healthy aging.
- PEPPERMINT: Because peppermint tea is naturally free of caffeine, you can drink it at any time of day. Enjoy it as a post-meal treat to aid digestion, in the afternoon to boost your energy or before bed to help you relax. Summary Peppermint tea is a tasty, calorie- and caffeine-free tea that can be enjoyed at any time of day.
- LICORICE: Licorice tea has anti-inflammatory properties that may ease the pain of arthritis and other inflammatory diseases. It helps protect the stomach lining and is recommended for use for those who use medications that may damage the mucous membrane in the stomach.
- DANDELION ROOT: Dandelion root tea can have many positive effects on your digestive system, although much of the evidence is anecdotal. It has historically been used to improve appetite, soothe minor digestive ailments, and possibly relieve constipation.
- HIBISCUS: A 2010 study published in the Journal of Nutrition found that consuming hibiscus tea lowered blood pressure in people at risk of high blood pressure and those with mildly high blood pressure. Study participants consumed three 8-ounce servings of hibiscus tea or a placebo beverage daily for 6 weeks.
Coded by Amica Harrington