There are many benefits to be had from drinking tea, and doing so for the pure enjoyment of it is the most important of these benefits. You may say that you don’t like tea, but that is quite simply a lie. There are hundreds if not thousands of different teas and so there’s a pretty high chance that you’ll like at least one. Here are a few choice teas which will aid you on your way to being fit and healthy:
- Matcha green tea is full of antioxidants, boosts energy levels, induces a non drowsy sense of calm, increases metabolism, aids in memory and concentration, helps fight cancer, detoxes the body by naturally removing heavy metals and chemical toxins, fortifies the immune system and improves cholesterol.
- Bilberry tea helps balance sugar levels and reduces cravings for sweets.
- Oolong tea reduces cholesterol and aids in fat burning.
- White tea slows the body's capability to absorb fats and promotes stress relief.
- Pu-erh tea shrinks fat cells.
- Yerba Mate tea helps burn fat and calories while suppressing the appetite.
- Rose tea (non-caffeinated) has more antioxidants than green tea, helps clear toxins from the body and helps beautify the skin as it also contains an array of vitamins.
- Holy Basil (Tulsi) tea is particularly great if you have a cold as it enhances the immune system, helps clear out phlegm, suppresses coughing and reduces fevers as it contains essential oils which relieve congestion and has anti-bacterial, anti-fungal and anti-inflammatory properties. Otherwise, it’s high in antioxidants and improves liver, kidney and digestive functions while also aiding in weight loss and in lowering blood sugar levels.
- Chickweed tea is a mild diuretic as well as an anti-inflammatory which helps flush out fat and waste.