Wednesday, June 17, 2015
To tea or not to tea that is the question
1:39 PM | 
Posted by
Kaplan Center for Health and Wellness
Renee Gosselin, MS MBA RD
Nutrition Instructor/Professor
Tea continues to be a popular conversation point in aspects
of nutrition. There are numerous types of teas and many times I come across
individuals who associate tea with being sick. However, tea has many properties
that can help prevent disease and just overall wellness. Tea has been popular
for many years and was a large part of the Chinese and Indian cultures.
There
are three main varieties of teas: green, black and oolong. The overall
difference in a tea is how it is processed. Green teas that are unfermented leaves contain
large amounts of polyphenols. Polyphenols are antioxidants which fight free
radicals which are cells that are abnormal. Free radicals are known for the
development of cancer and also attribute to some types of heart disease.
Additionally, green tea has been linked to helping those with atherosclerosis-
or hardening of the arteries. Green tea has been shown to lower triglyceride
and high cholesterol blood levels which can decrease the risk of heart disease.
In relationship to cancer, there have been multiple studies that have shown
longer life spans in those that drink green tea than those who do not. However,
everyone is different and an individual being treated for any condition should
contact their MD for the best options.
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