Mom’s Tea Was the Right Idea
Friday, 10 November 2006 by Elizabeth
After ten years of research , scientists in the U.K. say that drinking four cups of tea daily might be better for you than drinking water. Principle researcher, Dr Carrie Ruxton, stated, ‘There is now overwhelming evidence that drinking tea every day can be beneficial to heart health.”
Contrary to the popular belief that pure water is the best for hydration, tea has additional positive benefits over water, it fights the harmful cell damage of oxidants. So that cup of tea Mom brought when you were sick was the right idea. Pass on the tradition with confidence that tea also offers the healthful effects of antioxidants.
No. 1 — January 7th, 2009 at 6:02 am
[...] Another urban tea legend is that tea is a diuretic, which does not have to be true. Tea does not have a diuretic effect due to caffeine unless the amount of tea consumed at one sitting is more than 250–300 mg caffeine, or between five and six cups. In fact, the British Dietetic Association advises that “Tea is not dehydrating. It is a healthy drink.” And the popular belief is that water is the best for hydration, but tea has additional positive benefits over water. [...]