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I like getting cozy with a mug of tea on cold days and these days, it's widely accepted that tea — especially green tea — is good for you. But do you know why? Take my quiz to find out . . . Take the Quiz Read more
Riddle me this: what helps protect the eyes, guards the heart, boosts metabolism, and fights cancer? Why green tea, of course! As if sipping on the tasty drink weren't enough, the reasons to include it in your diet seem to keep piling up. But before you go guzzling your next cup, consider adding a splash of lemon juice. According to some studies, adding a splash of citrus juice (lemon is Read more
Between the tea plant's white, green, black, and oolong offerings and the countless herbal teas offered, we've got many options for drinking in those all-important antioxidants, vitamins, and other nutrients. But which teas are known for carrying these good-for-you benefits? Take this quiz to see if you know the health benefits of these teas! Question 1 of 5Which tea is known for its weight-loss Read more
When it's cold outside and you want to wake up, what do you reach for? If it's always coffee, it may be time to take another look at tea. The antioxidant properties of coffee's cousin are high, and there are many more ways to enjoy the hot beverage than just milk and sugar. Want to spice up your daily cup? Here are six recipes to jazz up white, green, or black tea! Source: Thinkstock Read more
We all know that green tea has many benefits — eye health, sunburn protection, and disease prevention, to name a few. Now, a new study can add another possible benefit to that list: green tea may help you remain functional as you age. The Japanese study, published in The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, tracked 14,000 adults 65 years old or older for three years and found that those Read more
As National Tea Month wraps up, we're still filling you in on all things white tea. Although green tea tends to get most of the credit when it comes to health benefits, white tea is actually the least processed form of tea. Translation: it contains even more nutrients than the black or green varieties. Curious? Keep reading to learn more about white tea. Read more
When eating healthfully, a large focus may be on what not to drink: no sugary juices, sodas, or high-calorie cocktails. But many drinks can actually help you live a healthier lifestyle. We all know that drinking enough water is essential, but find out what other drinks should also be on your OK list below, and remember to enter our healthy living giveaway for a chance to win a $500 Under Armour Read more
We are pumped to share one of our favorite stories from Health.com here on our site. Tea — does it really fight cancer? Lower cholesterol? We filter the research to find out which health claims actually hold water. By Kate Lowenstein The way scientific studies and health gurus alike have touted the perks of tea over the past few years, you'd think the stuff was some kind of all-powerful Read more
I find that people are either devout coffee drinkers or dedicated tea aficionados. I myself fall into the tea category, as my pantry is overflowing with various flavors of tea. But now that Spring has arrived, I'm inspired to make my own home-brewed tea with fresh herbs and test out different combinations. Below, you'll find my top three favorite homemade herbal teas, but other yummy herbs like Read more
We're excited to present this story from our friends at Allure: Turns out eating well won't just make you feel better in some abstract, "brown rice is healthy so I'll feel virtuous if I eat it" kind of a way. A diet that is specifically designed to reduce inflammation may boost your mood. Recently, inflammation has been implicated in nearly every physical woe, from blemishes to the biggies like Read more
