Tea, rich and healthy

Tea may be trendy, but it has been a natural and nutritious beverage for millennia in various parts of the world. For more than 5000 years, tea has been part of the diet of numerous Eastern cultures. In China specifically, it has been a remedy for body and soul endorsed by science from generation to generation. Today, one can find these infusions everywhere, even the English tea time has gained worldwide relevance and is imitated all over the planet. What many do not know is that tea is practically medicine; the substances contained in each type promote health and well-being, and these are just a few examples: - Green tea helps prevent gastric, pancreatic, bladder, and ovarian cancer. Research indicates that the reason is due to catechins, or polyphenols that seem to have cancer-fighting properties and promote health. Green tea, in particular, is rich in catechins. Green Tea Ice Cream Recipe Ingredients: - 2 cups of cream - 1 cup of whole milk - 1 teaspoon of salt - 6 eggs - 2/3 cup of sugar - 2 teaspoons of matcha powder for Japanese green tea To see the procedure for this recipe click here.   - Black tea can lower cholesterol and triglycerides. It has been linked to black and green tea with a lower risk of heart attack and stroke. Black Ginger Tea Recipe Ingredients: - 6 mint leaves - 3 cups of ginger ale (750 milliliters) - 1/2 packet of Lemon Flavored Soluble Black Tea - 3/4 cup of mineral water - 1 cup of ice If you want to see the steps for this recipe click here.   - Red tea destroys bacteria that can contribute to cavities. It also helps prevent the formation of dental plaque.   - The caffeine present in tea may help prevent Parkinson's disease or slow its progression, possibly because it increases mental agility or the ability of the brain chemical known as dopamine.   - Blue or oolong tea has high antioxidant power, strengthens the immune system, promotes good lung health, reduces blood sugar, and consequently blood pressure.   - All types of tea prevent and improve bone mass loss as effectively as calcium and exercise. According to the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, the blend of herbs consumed by women over 35 years old helps preserve hip structure, the area most affected by this disease.   Regarding quantities, this is one of the few beverages that escapes the everything in moderation rule, as to benefit from all the nutrients in tea, one can drink 3 to 10 cups daily without any problem. It should be noted that some types of tea contain caffeine, which could be harmful to some or cause insomnia to some degree. Speaking of diet topics, replacing any beverage of the day with tea is a good alternative to ingest a liquid that supports weight reduction while nourishing the body with vitamins and minerals. 5000 years of history cannot be wrong; the legacy of the East is present today on every corner of the world's major cities and brings a benefit that is as mythical as it is real. Tea Recipes Chicken Skewers with Black Tea Recipe Ingredients: - 1 1/2 cups of water - 1/2 packet of Lemon Flavored Soluble Black Tea - 1 boneless skinless chicken breast cut into large cubes (500 grams) - 8 skewers - 1 cube of onion and garlic seasoning Click here to see the steps to prepare this recipe.   Green Tea Cake Recipe Ingredients: - 1 cup of flour (125 grams) - 1/2 teaspoon of baking soda - 1/2 teaspoon of sea salt - 2 teaspoons of powdered green tea - 1/3 cup of sugar - 1/4 cup of sunflower oil - 1/4 cup of applesauce - 2 large eggs - 1/2 cup of low-fat strawberry yogurt - 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract To see the procedure for this recipe click here.   Which tea is your favorite?