The tea effect
Considering the amount of tea drunk around the world every day, the news that the drink can be good for you is welcome indeed. Now scientists have explained why they place tea second only to water as the best hydration source.
The value of tea may be due, in part, to its antioxidants. Like fruit and vegetables, tea is rich in antioxidants. (In tea these are known as flavonoids). Antioxidants in the diet may help the body in its management of free radicals – highly reactive substances capable of causing damage to body cells.
Drink to your health
If that's not enough to convince you that tea is worth trying, take a look at some of these fast facts.
- Green, black, oolong and white teas offer the same health benefits.
- Drinking four to eight cups of tea is rehydrating – not dehydrating as is often said.
- Tea is your natural source of antioxidants.
- If your body and mind need to be feel revitalised, tea can do that.
- Tea contains fluoride, which has a well-established link to dental health. Studies have shown that tea can provide a significant amount of the fluoride you need.
- Tea without milk and sugar has virtually no calories – your tasty and perfect ally to your weight management programme.
- In hot weather, it seems refreshing – and this may be because it can raise your body temperature and momentarily cause an increase in perspiration, which cools the skin.
Feel the effects
Lipton teas are a source of antioxidants, plus other good stuff your body loves. As for the taste, Lipton's range covers hot and cold teas, and green and black varieties to boost your taste buds and your wellbeing.
