8. Drink Tea
Quote from Jane Pettigrew from The Tea Companion
“Ever since tea was discovered, it has been thought to have wide-ranging health benefits and has been used in Chinese medicine for centuries. Tea's most obvious asset is that it is a completely natural product and contains no artificial colouring, preservatives, or flavourings (except, of course, additional flower, fruit, or spice flavourings in scented teas). It is also virtually calorie-free if taken without milk or sugar, and can play a major role in maintaining bodily fluid balance.
Research suggests that the consumption of both green and black tea may reduce the risk of cancer. It is thought that components in black tea may have an anti-oxidant effect, helping to prevent the formation of cancer-inducing substances in body cells.
Various research programs conducted over the last few years indicate tea's possible benefits against heart disease. The reason for this is thought to be because the caffeine in tea acts as a gentle stimulant to the heart and circulatory system and thus helps to keep the walls of the blood vessels soft. It is also thought that the polyphenols in tea help to inhibit the absorption of cholesterol into the blood stream and help to prevent the formation of blood clots.
The caffeine in tea can increase concentration, alertness, accuracy, and enhances the senses of taste and smell. It also stimulates the digestive juices and the metabolism, including the kidneys and liver, thus helping to eliminate toxins and other unwanted substances from the body.”
