While exercising and staying active is one of the most recommended tips for staying healthy, our daily beverage choices can also make a big difference.
People around the world are slowly beginning to understand the importance of good health and that certainly requires some lifestyle changes. While exercising and staying active is one of the most recommended tips for staying healthy, our daily beverage choices can also make a big difference.
We all have a favorite tea or at least one that we prefer to others, but did you know that some of them can help you achieve your health goals? Whether you want to control your weight or manage some disease or stress, there is a tea for every health problem that can give you much-needed relief. Wondering where to start? Bala Sarda, Founder & CEO of VAHDAM India, shares the top 5 teas to choose from for that lifestyle change he has been wanting!
1. Turmeric teas
Turmeric is known to be a healing superfood with anti-inflammatory properties. Its benefits are commonly known, but that is not the only reason why it is one of the best options. Turmeric is super affordable, can be easily made at home, and can be a caffeine-free drink. Its spicy touch can also be combined with a number of herbs, making it truly versatile.
2. Chamomile teas
There is hardly anyone who does not like to be calm and relaxed, and chamomile teas are known to give you exactly that feeling. Not only that, chamomile is recommended for several reasons. Promotes better sleep and relieves stress and anxiety. It also helps with period pain, osteoporosis, and even cold symptoms. You can have a cup of chamomile tea in the middle of the afternoon or a few hours before going to bed to enjoy its benefits.
3. Hibiscus teas
If you enjoy a citrus drink with floral notes, this is the perfect choice for you. Another caffeine-free herbal tea, hibiscus tea may help fight certain cancers and help control blood pressure. It improves liver health and can also be helpful for weight loss. Hibiscus tea is very easy to prepare. However, the available homemade or brewed tea is a great option for a change.
4. Oolong Teas
This partially oxidized tea is genuinely underrated and it’s time we shed light on its endless benefits. Oolong tea contains polyphenols that offer incredible health benefits. It can also help lower cholesterol levels and support healthy heart function. If you enjoy the flavor profile of green tea and want to try something strong, try Oolong tea.
5. ginger tea
You may have had a cup or two of ginger tea every time you got sick. It is a tea that comes to everyone’s mind when treating a sore throat, cough, and the common cold. Ginger tea can also help prevent digestive problems and is an effective remedy for nausea. It contains gingerols, the compound that gives it a characteristic taste and smell that can also help with diabetes. You can make a cup with fresh ginger as is or mix it with your black tea, chai tea (with or without milk depending on your preference) and green tea too. Some ingredients that go best together to make ginger tea are available in your pantry. Herbs and spices like amla, lemon, black pepper, honey, and turmeric when mixed with ginger enhance its antioxidant properties.
(With input from IANS)
