TOP 5 HEALTHIEST TEAS

The health benefits of herbal teas are comprehensive and completely natural. White, green, red or black, tea has numerous health effects, the most important being its antioxidant effect, which prevents ageing. Rich in minerals (calcium, iron and potassium), a cup of tea a day can be extremely beneficial for the body but also for the beauty of your skin.
Discover 5 of the healthiest types of tea and the benefits for your body:
1. Green tea

Thanks to the many antioxidants found in its composition, green tea is extremely beneficial for the whole body. This tea stimulates the metabolism to work at a faster pace, thanks to a component called catechin, which fights against fatty tissue on the abdomen. For example, it helps and increases blood flow, fights the flu virus, lowers blood sugar levels, lowers cholesterol, fights bacterial infections, works as a powerful antioxidant and is a major contributor to preventing the effects of ageing and maintaining good health.

How to prepare correctly: first of all, it is advisable to buy green tea from places specialising in the sale of natural products and teas, and another tip is to choose packets containing tea leaves and not tea bags. Hot water diminishes its flavours and therapeutic properties and gives it a bitter taste, so brew it with warm water (around 70 degrees Celsius) and, very importantly, steep it for only 1-3 minutes. Enjoy its natural flavour without adding sugar. Consumption of green tea should be limited to those who have problems with calcium assimilation. Consumed in excess, it can cause nervousness, palpitations, insomnia.

2. Mint tea

It is one of the most popular teas and can do wonders for our body. It is one of the most effective antioxidants, dissolves fats and stops the absorption of fatty acids, making it a reliable ally in the fight against extra pounds.

A first beneficial effect of mint is that it reduces stress. They also relieve colds, headaches or symptoms caused by anxiety. Regular consumption of this tea reduces bile problems and reduces gallstones, helps to strengthen the immune system and reduce the occurrence of infections in the body and prevent flu, blood circulation is improved.

Peppermint tea made by boiling the leaves is more effective in treating gastric problems than that from dried leaves. Make an infusion of 2 teaspoons of dried herb or a few leaves of the green plant and pour boiling water over it. Peppermint tea is also ideal after a large meal, as it aids digestion. But be careful, if consumed in excess, peppermint tea constipates you, which will make any weight loss cure more difficult. Therefore, do not drink more than 3 cups a day and try to alternate it with other slimming teas.

3. Ginger tea

It gets rid of headaches because it has a strong anti-inflammatory effect. Drink a cup of ginger tea when you have a headache instead of all sorts of drug treatments. Ginger tea combats digestive discomfort (prevents diarrhoea, flatulence, bloating and indigestion), strengthens the immune system thanks to its high amount of antioxidants, prevents rheumatoid arthritis, gets rid of menstrual cramps and helps relieve stress, as it has an energising effect, which is why it is not recommended to drink it in the evening.

4. Tea of rosehips

Few people know that apples contain 10 times more vitamin C than lemons, having a tonic effect, quickly revitalises the body and strengthens the immune system, eliminating microbes and bacteria. Thanks to its high vitamin C content, it has an anti-aging effect, which is confidently recommended by geriatricians (who deal with the diseases of old age) to people who want to maintain their youth. The tea is prepared by infusing fresh or dried fruit. These are infused with boiling water so as not to destroy the vitamins. It is recommended to drink the tea with all the fruit, and when it gets warm you can add a teaspoon of honey.

5. Chamomile tea

It helps to reduce headaches, which are very common with a bad cold. In combination with lemon and a few teaspoons of honey, chamomile tea is a good antiseptic and soothes a scratchy throat and various stomach ailments. It can also be used successfully for anxiety and nervous problems. It is indicated in all diets, because it helps to maintain body weight, balance fluids in the body and, in addition, inhibits the development of harmful cells, so prevents cancer, keeping the body young for longer. For example, 3 cups of chamomile tea a day can reduce irritable bowel and colitis problems. To make the tea, add one tablespoon of chamomile flowers to a cup of boiling water. Leave the cup covered for 10 minutes, then strain and drink. To get rid of stomach problems you can do a cure with chamomile tea for two months.

*This article is for information only. For a correct diagnosis, we recommend that you also consult a medical specialist for advice.