TEA

Tea is a beverage that has been known widely in Indonesia and in the world. It is common to drink guest host. A fragrant aroma and distinctive taste make this beverage is consumed. Besides its advantages , there are many substances that have many benefits that are very useful for health.

The Benefits of Tea ^^

The benefits of tea include as an antioxidant, repairing damaged cells, smooth skin, slim body, prevent cancer, prevent heart disease, reduce cholesterol in the blood, the blood circulation. So, do not be surprised if the drink is touted as a beverage rich in benefits.  The Useful Substance in the Cup of Tea : In addition, tea can be a soft drinks, tea can also be used as a therapy for health. If we drink a cup of tea, then we at least know what the best substance that is in a cup of tea we drink. Any substance contained in tea make it is known as a beverage rich in benefits? Here are some useful primary substance contained in a cup of tea: Polyphenols Tea polyphenols in the form of catechin and flavanols. These compounds act as antioxidants to capture free radicals in the body is also effective in preventing the development of cancer cells in the body. Free radicals in our bodies because of the polluted air environment pollution and also from the food we eat.  Vitamin E  In one cup of tea contains vitamin E as much as about 100-200 IU a day which is a requirement for the human body. This amount serves to maintain heart health and make your skin smooth.  Vitamin C  This vitamin serves as an immunity or resistance to the human body. In addition, vitamin C also functions as an antioxidant that is necessary for the human body's defenses against disease.  Vitamin A   Vitamin A which is in tea form of beta-carotene is a vitamin that the body needs can be met.

 

Types of Tea: Substances contained in tea is very easily oxidized. When the tea leaves in the sun, then the oxidation process occurs. The type of tea that is commonly known in the community are green tea, Oolong tea (such as Java tea Oolung / Ulung), black tea and white tea. Green tea contains the most good because in the manufacturing process, this type of tea is not dried using sun drying but use the technique in particular. While other types of tea are processed by fermentation. The Less Good Substances in the Tea: In addition to the benefits of tea, there are also other substances contained in tea that results are not good for the body. Substance that is caffeine. Caffeine in tea (tehine) can cause food absorption process becomes inhibited. Limit safe to consume caffeine in one day is 750 mg / day, equivalent to 5 cups of tea a 200 ml. The Avoided Time for Drinking Tea: There is also that you should look when you drink tea for a useful substance in the body does not disappear, among others:     * Do not drink tea during or after meals because the substance contained in foods can be stolen by the substance stimulant tea.     * Do not drink tea on an empty stomach because it can increase stomach acid production.     * Avoid drinking tea laced with sugar because it causes the substances they contain to be reduced.     * Do not drink tea that has been all night because it has a lot of substance that is oxidized and stale so the impact is not good for the body.     * Avoid drinking tea during pregnancy and lactation. Because caffeine and stimulant substances in tea can stimulate uterine contractions. In addition to nursing mothers would disrupt the production of milk-producing glands or breastfeeding mothers. How to Brewing Tea To avoid errors when brewing tea, you should consider how to make tea if it is correct or not. Because of this error can cause the tea does not provide benefits for people who drink it. To make tea, use boiling water temperature of 80 degrees Celsius, do not use water with a temperature higher than 80 degrees because it can make us lose the benefits of tea. In addition, the tea can be mixed with milk. Tea mixed with milk or commonly known as milk tea could reduce the stimulant effects of tea because it will bind calcium milk stimulant substances in tea. Another way is to add lemon that often we know called Lemon Tea. Lemon will provide protection for digestion, because the citric acid in lemon prevent the crust on the intestinal wall. Around the world there are many ways people drink tea. In Britain, members of the United Kingdom has a habit of drinking a cup of tea every afternoon. In other parts of the world of tea drinking habits are also performed. All depends on you and habits in your culture. But do not forget to pay attention to some of the instructions mentioned above while drinking tea. Enjoy a cup of tea!  Source:http://kumpulan.info/sehat/artikel-kesehatan/48-artikel-kesehatan/115-manfaat-teh-untuk-tubuh-sehat.html