You’ve probably heard before that tea is good for you, but do you know just how healthy it actually is? A cup of unsweetened tea will provide you with plenty of antioxidants, which help your body fight chronic diseases and repair cells. Here are the most important benefits of drinking tea every day.
It Lowers Cancer Risk
Drinking tea, as well as eating vegetables, can help prevent certain types of cancers. “Beneficial effects have been found in skin, prostate, lung and breast cancers,” Uma Naidoo, MD from Harvard Medical School told Taste of Home.
Healthier Skin
For healthier skin, drink hot black tea, suggests Dr. Naidoo.
Decreased Risk of Diabetes
Black tea controls blood sugar levels after meals, which helps reduce the chance of getting Type 2 Diabetes.
Less Inflammation
Tea has anti-inflammatory properties that will help keep your blood vessels clear and your heart healthy as time goes by.
Better Sleep
Herbal tea is a great remedy for insomnia. Just make sure you’re not drinking green or black tea in the evening as they contain caffeine.