The benefits of switching from coffee to tea
Most people these days enjoy a cup or two (or five) of coffee every day. And while there are still many mysteries surrounding the health benefits and drawbacks, it is thought that drinking too much coffee isn’t good for you.
If you think you should be cutting your coffee intake each day, but love the ritual of sitting down with a hot drink for a few minutes, you might want to consider drinking tea instead. Perhaps you could start your day with one or two cups of coffee, but then drink tea for the rest of the day.
Here are some of the reasons you may want to switch out a couple of those cups of coffee each day for tea instead.
- Tea may help prevent the development of type 1 diabetes, and slow its progression if it has developed
- Tea contains fluoride, which is great for protecting your teeth
- Drinking three to four cups of tea per day can reduce the chance of a heart attack
- Tea has been shown to protect against heart disease and some cancers
- Tea hydrates you (despite the persistent rumour that its caffeine dehydrates)
- Green tea may offer protection against lung cancer
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