Tea healthy? Different teas with healthy effects
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Any tea without any additives (such as sugar) is in principle very healthy because it only contains hot water and tea plants or herbs. There are also positive health effects that tea can bring. Different teas can have different healthy effects. These can be teas made from original tea plants (such as green and black tea), but also teas made from herbs (such as rooibos and mint tea).
Tea reduces the risk of cardiovascular disease
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Drinking tea made by the original tea plants reduces the risk of cardiovascular disease. It is not exactly clear why. It could be because of the theine (another name for caffeine) or the antioxidants found in original tea. This fact is a result of a study conducted by the University of Utrecht. They followed the eating habits of 37,000 Dutch people for 13 years. One fact: if you drink several cups of black tea in a day, you have + - 40% less chance of calcification of the arteries.
Tea lowers the risk of type 2 diabetes
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Probably the antioxidants in tea reduce the risk of type 2 diabetes. Protect antioxidants in harmful substances in, for example, food. Antioxidants are mainly found in green tea. According to the University of Utrecht, the risk of type 2 diabetes is reduced by 40% when you drink three or more cups of tea a day. An Australian study shows this 15%, less but still an improvement!
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Rooibos tea for a good bowel movement, a lower cholesterol level and against allergic reactions
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Rooibos tea for a good bowel movement: Rooibos tea contains a little tannic acid. Tannic acid has a positive effect on the intestines, which will slow down bowel movements. The effect is only noticeable when regularly drinking rooibos tea. Rooibos tea for a soothing feeling: rooibos tea contains herbs that provide a soothing feeling. In addition, there is no theine (or caffeine) in rooibos tea. Rooibos tea against allergies: substances that cause allergic reactions are inhibited by other substances from rooibos tea. This can reduce an allergic reaction when you drink rooibos tea. Rooibos tea against high cholesterol: the level of bad LDL cholesterol decreases by drinking a lot of rooibos tea. In addition, the level of the HDL cholesterol, which is the good cholesterol, increases. Read more about rooibos tea here.
Chamomile tea for stomach complaints
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Chamomile has an anti-inflammatory and antiseptic effect on the stomach. It has a protective effect on the gastric mucosa and also reduces muscle cramps. All these positive effects are due to the esther oil found in chamomile. It can help with inflammation of the stomach lining, ulcers and other stomach complaints. Drinking chamomile tea can quickly have an effect.
Mint tea against flu (colds), stomach complaints and excessive hair growth in women
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Mint tea against flu: mint tea has an expectorant effect and therefore makes you feel better during a cold or the flu. Mint tea against stomach complaints: mint ensures the secretion of digestive juices, the removal of intestinal gases and stimulates the appetite. This ensures a better stomach function. Also take a look at 'chamomile tea' if you have an upset stomach. Mint tea against hair growth in women: it is not certain if this is true, but according to a Turkish study, drinking mint tea can lower free testosterone levels in the blood. This prevents excess hair growth in women. Read more about mint tea here.
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Cranberry tea against cystitis
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The gut bacteria that cause cystitis can be combated by drinking cranberry tea (in addition to other cranberry products). This has been studied in a number of young women who took cranberry capsules. The risk of cystitis decreased for them by 40% (according to researchers from the AMC). In addition, drinking tea is good for 'flushing out' the bladder when you suffer from a bladder infection.
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The gut bacteria that cause cystitis can be combated by drinking cranberry tea (in addition to other cranberry products). This has been studied in a number of young women who took cranberry capsules. The risk of cystitis decreased for them by 40% (according to researchers from the AMC). In addition, drinking the