Tea Time

Teas are an often overlooked but greatly beneficial element to a healthy lifestyle. Quick, simple, and delicious, teas have been used for thousands of years to treat illness and promote well-being.

Why Should You Choose Tea?

• Affordable. Forget the cup of coffee or fancy beverage. Tea can be easily made at home (a box of tea bags cost just a few dollars) or even purchased, tea is relatively inexpensive.
• Refreshing. Tea hydrates the body and provides flavor that is delicious and additive-free.
• Weight-loss promoting. Substituting tea for soft drinks or other flavored beverages cuts calories and gives your body healthy benefits, such as immune support, sounder sleep, and better digestion.
• Easy to make. While blending or juicing your own fruits and vegetables is healthy, your kitchen may become not-so-clean, and not to mention the time it takes to wash and clean the appliances. With just a pot of hot water and a tea bag, you can make a healthy drink-to-go in minutes and with no clean-up necessary.
• Tasty. There are so many different flavors of tea that you can keep learning and experimenting. Fruity, zesty teas can awaken the body, other teas can calm and relax the mind. For more information on the benefits of different types of teas, click here.

Common Teas and Their Benefits

Green tea: invigorating in the morning, antioxidant power, helps respiratory problems, is a mild stimulant (contains some caffeine)

Peppermint: refreshing, gives energy and also eases headaches, nasal congestion, and other pains

Yerba mate: contains B vitamins and provides energy, good as a workout supplement

Alfalfa: contains enzymes to aid digestion, is helpful for weight loss

Chamomile: helps you sleep, aids in digestion

Cranberry: cleans the urinary tract and kidneys, good for stress-relief

Echinacea: immune-boosting - fights colds, flu, infections and inflammation

Eucalyptus: helps with breathing, opens nasal passages

Ginseng: curbs the appetite, gives energy, good for a mid-morning boost

Rosemary: aids in the digestion of fats and enhances circulation

Slippery elm: draws out toxins and prevent disease, builds strength and immunity

Senna: good for constipation and weight loss, a mild laxative