Drinking tea as part of a healthy lifestyle

We love tea in all its variations, and it seems that there is a perfect tea for every occasion. Stressful day? Relaxe with a gently invigorating green tea. You need a pick-me-up? Grab a strong, energizing black tea.

In addition to its invigorating properties & taste, tea has also been valued for its medicinal benefits for thousands of years, and now modern science confirms many of these benefits! Here are some health facts about tea that make it a component of a healthy lifestyle:

Antioxidants

Today we know that inflammatory processes play a key role in a large part of all diseases. And some of these are becoming more and more common and serious due to harmful environmental influences, our lifestyle or our diet. Chronic diseases related to inflammation in the body contribute to more than half of the global deaths!

Some prominent examples of serious diseases caused by inflammatory processes are rheumatism, heart failure, diabetes, cancer, depression or Alzheimer's disease.

The many antioxidant polyphenols & catechins in tea, such as. Flavonoids, or EGCG (epigallocatechingallate), are strong anti-inflammatories. In fact, the EGCG in green tea is up to100 times strongerIn its antioxidant effectAs e.g. Vitamin C.

Regular tea consumption can therefore help prevent or prevent these diseases. To actively fight them!

Brain Power

As just mentioned, regular tea consumption can reduce the risk of Alzheimer's disease and other neurodegenerative diseases. Although the exact causes of Alzheimer's are still unclear and there is no universally recognized healing method, research suggests that consumption of green and black tea improves cognitive assessments in people with dementia and Alzheimer's disease.

In addition, tea consumption is associated with improvement in memory and a longer attention span, which prevents cognitive decline. The combination of caffeine and L-theanine in tea has been associated with improved reaction times, visual processing, memory and concentration. It could even change the way your brain is organized for more efficient information processing!

Healthy intestinal flora

Both doctors and the general population are becoming increasingly aware of the importance of a healthy intestinal flora. Research shows that the polyphenols in tea have a positive effect on the intestinal bacteria. This can lead to positive health effects, such as reduced carbohydrate absorption, improved blood sugar levels and possibly weight loss ifPart of a balanced diet and exercise routineIs.

Sag "aaaah"!

We know from many drinks that they are not good for your mouth (yes, I mean you, soda, juice and coffee!). Tea, on the other hand, can even improve oral healthImprove. Tea contains fluoride and can optimize the bacterial population in the mouth. This can reduce the risk of periodontal disease and caries.

Hydrogenation is important.

That may seem obvious, but it was previously thought that tea promotes dehydration by acting like a diuretic, causing the body to lose more fluid. But current research shows that tea is similarly hydrating to water.

So here are a bunch more good reasons to reach for a cup of tea than "just" the delicious taste! Tea combines enjoyment with the knowledge of doing something good for the body at the same time. A wonderful everyday drink!