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As the Chinese say - A cup of tea a day keeps you out of the pharmacy. There is probably a lot of truth in that as you will see from this article. Huge quantities of tea are consumed in the world today. Many people know that tea has a reputation as being a beverage that is good for you. But that is rather simplistic, some teas are better than others. Possibly the three most beneficial teas are green, white and oolong. Let’s take the benefits of teas first. There is documented evidence that indicates that teas can reduce cholesterol levels and protect the body against the harmful effects of carcinogenic chemicals. But there are also studies that show teas can help to reduce bad breath, improve the digestion, lower blood pressure, improve the immune system and even lose weight. So this is truly a miracle drink. The main chemicals in teas that help to keep the body healthy are the anti-oxidants and a group called polyphenols. The anti-oxidants mop up the free radicals in the body that can cause cancer and heart attacks whilst the polyphenols reduce absorption of cholesterol and have also been reported as boosting the good cholesterol and reducing the bad cholesterol. Now to the individual teas themselves. Green tea - this is a good all-round tea that contains high levels of both groups and so is beneficial all round. White tea is regarded a a great heart tonic as it contains catechins, chemicals that interact with the cholesterol, altering the balance in favour of the good cholesterol. Oolong, like white tea, seems to have a big effect on cholesterol levels and also appears to have the ability to reduce body fats in general, hence its association with slimming teas. The temptation will be to rush off to your local health shop to get a pack of each of these. The odds are that you will then choose tea bags. Forget it. You may as well not bother. If you don't believe me, order a serious grren, white or oolong tea from a specialist supplier on the internet, yes, you will pay more but then compare it with your cheap tea bags from the health shop. You will soon see what I mean!! The tea in tea bags is ground up so finely that it oxidises and so you are buying a product that is already stale. The beneficial chemicals will degrade much faster. Buying a pure, organic tea in loose form is much better as the air will destroy the taste and beneficial substances much more slowly. Basically, you get what you pay for! But don't expect to feel the benefits overnight, as with all herbal remedies, it takes time. You need to be drinking several cups of these health giving teas each day, the exact quantity varies from study to study but generally, the lowest recommended is 4 cups per day but some studies suggest around 10 cups is the ideal. Everybody's body is different but it is clear that drinking these teas on a regular basis should form part of your health strategy. So help your body to stay healthier - ditch the coffee and drink healthy green, white and oolong tea! Disclaimer: When pregnant or nursing only small amounts of teas should be taken, teas can also interfere with MAO inhibitors and blood thinning medication. Also the consumption of quantities of tea may interfere with the absorption of medicines. This article is intended to be for information about the possible benefits of green, white and oolong tea only and should not be regarded as medical advice in its own right. You should seek the assistance of a qualified physician if you require medical advice on any condition mentioned in this article. Do you want to improve your chances of a long life? Then visit In Nature to buy your healthy Chinese green, white or oolong tea now.
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