I love green tea in fact I love any
herbal/fruit teas. If you do not like green tea there are lots of other teas to choose from and they all have health benefits. My favourite at the moment is chai. I love the fact there is so much variety I never get fed up. I gave up coffee and tea back in Sept 2012 and don't drink it at home even though they are in my cupboard for visitors. I do admit as a treat I enjoy the odd latte or cappuccino but only now and again if I go out to a coffee
shop.
Are herbal teas good for you?
Why do we recommend them on KSFL®?
Yes they certainly are. Tea of any kind is good for you whether it’s green, black or fruit flavoured. The only thing that is not healthy about tea is when people add sugar to it!
Fruit tea retains the characteristics of the fruit it is made from. In other words it is sweet, delicious and
children especially can’t get enough of it.
Unlike sugared drinks and fruit juices it is made from natural, unprocessed fruit and that makes it a healthier choice for all. It is both refreshing and energy boosting so can act as the perfect pick me up during a long day at work. Aside from the taste benefits of enjoying fruit tea on a daily basis you get other benefits too. Fruit tea is not caffeine based unlike other tea and of course coffee. This means it can be drunk
before bed without fear of insomnia. It is also extremely high in vitamin C, making it ideal for warding off colds and other illnesses by keeping the immune system strong and healthy. Have you heard of antioxidants? These are wonderful things that keep the body free of toxins and can even help keep serious illnesses at bay. Fruit tea is packed full of them so drink up if you want to stay strong. There is no doubt that fruit tea is a great alternative to fizzy drinks and some fruit juices.
Those trying to eat well should try and introduce one or two fruit teas into their diet every day.
Many people experience an energy boost when they have a cup of fruit tea – the same cannot be said for most other sugary drinks that sap your energy and make you feel more tired.
A tea antioxidant is widely known to be an excellent source for antioxidant nutrition. There is a debate regarding the effects of antioxidants in the human body and what
teas provide the most nutrition. In order to understand the true benefits of tea antioxidants, you should first understand that your body uses antioxidants to protect and heal your cells from the free radicals they produce when your body absorbs oxygen. While it keeps you alive, oxygen also causes cell oxidation, which leaves you more vulnerable to:
Degenerative diseases associated with aging
Alzheimer's disease
Cancer
I could go on all day but I
am sure you will get fed up. Below are some teas in my cupboard and why they are good for you.
Peppermint tea
Drinking peppermint tea helps relieve the symptoms of abdominal gas and bloating, and to relieve muscle spasms. It’s also good for nausea (without vomiting) and for heating up the body and making it sweat. If indigestion or heartburn are problems, avoid peppermint altogether. Peppermint tea can also be made using fresh herbs from the
garden—and it's one of the easiest herbs to grow.
Ginger tea
Another great digestive aid, ginger can be used to curb nausea, vomiting or upset stomach due to motion sickness. Make fresh ginger tea by simmering a piece of ginger root on the stove for 10 to 15 minutes add fresh lemon juice and honey when you have a cold for a powerful germ-fighting combination. Another suggestion is making tea from powdered ginger to ward off a
chill.
Chamomile tea
A gentle calming and sedative tea made from flowers, chamomile tea can be helpful for insomnia. It can also be helpful with digestion after a meal as well as coughs and bronchitis, when you have a cold or fever, or as a gargle for inflammation of the mouth
