17th September, 2008: Live Long with Oolong
Since it was first sipped by ancient Chinese emperors, Oolong has been heralded as a very special kind of tea. Today, we now recognize that the reason for this lies in the numerous ways in which the tea can improve your health and well-being.
Just like green tea, Oolong contains incredible anti-oxidants which, on their own, supply a tea drinker with many healthy benefits. Oolong also contains something called Polyphenols, which “have the ability to remove free radicals.” Free radicals can be linked to skin aging and dark spots, interfering with the immune system and are connected with cancer cells as well.
Oolong is also known to increase enzyme functioning that, in some cases, can be connected to increased metabolic rate and the breakup of triglycerides, also known as fatty deposits. The caffeine present in the Oolong tea is also known to “stimulate the frontal cortex of the brain,” which increases memory function (perhaps so you can remember which tea to buy when you run out!). Your teeth and mouth will appreciate your choosing Oolong as well because it has been shown to reduce tooth decay and decrease the time it takes your mouth to heal because of the tannins in the tea.
With all of the studies done to reveal the multitude of benefits that this tea has to offer, one thing is clear: You’ve waited too long to get some Oolong.
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I got question here Bigelow blog master
Is that same Chinese tea they serve in Chinese restaurants why that seem familar to me
Comment by Kelly — September 17, 2008 @ 12:40 pm
Kelly,
Can’t say for sure…every Chinese restaurant may not serve the same tea.
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Comment by Valorie — September 17, 2008 @ 2:14 pm
I think I have taste oblong tea I wasn’t sure that reason I asking Never mind
Comment by Kelly — September 17, 2008 @ 3:56 pm
Oolong is also known to increase enzyme functioning that, in some cases, can be connected to increased metabolic rate and the breakup of triglycerides, also known as fatty deposits. The caffeine present in the Oolong tea is also known to “stimulate the frontal cortex of the brain,” which increases memory function (perhaps so you can remember which tea to buy when you run out!). Your teeth and mouth will appreciate your choosing Oolong as well because it has been shown to reduce tooth decay and decrease the time it takes your mouth to heal because of the tannins in the tea.
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I love a good oolong tea and i’m sure it’s helping me shed some of those unwanted pounds!
Comment by Jon Bergan — January 6, 2009 @ 10:33 am