Green Tea

Formerly considered the key to good health, happiness and wisdom for thousands of years, tea has attracted the attention of Western researchers who are discovering the many health benefits of different types of tea. Studies have shown that some tea can help with cancer, heart disease and diabetes; Weight loss incentives; Low cholesterol; And bring emotional alertness. Tea seems to have antimicrobial properties.

"Tea doesn't seem to have any side effects," said Katherine Talmadz, MA, RD, LD, spokeswoman for the American Dietetic Association. “I think it's a great alternative to drinking coffee. First, tea contains less caffeine. It is well-known that tea combinations - their flavonoids are good for the heart and can reduce cancer. "

All of these teas also contain caffeine and tannins which seem to affect the brain and increase mental awareness.

The more processed the tea leaves, the lower the amount of polynols in general. Polynols contain flavonoids. Oolong and black tea are oxidized or fermented, so they have a lower concentration of polynols than green tea; However, their antioxidant power is still high.