It is common knowledge that having a cup of tea has many benefits. A lot of cultures around the world have different variations of tea, drank for different purposes. While in some cultures tea is promoted as a way to alleviate cold and flu symptoms, in other countries tea is drunk as part of cultural identity. But tea is much more than that, and it is actually way more powerful than we know it.
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According to a studypublished in the National Library of Medicine, tea has a lot of health benefits for people struggling with type 2 diabetes. Certain teas are said to be particularly helpful to those struggling with insulin imbalance.
Green Tea
Green tea is promoted as the king when it comes to weight loss. According to the Mayo Clinic, green tea contains 28 milligrams of caffeine which might help regulate blood glucose levels and thus, prevent type 2 diabetes and obesity. Studiesshow that people who regularly consumed green tea for more than 10 years, had lower body fat which could be detrimental to reducing the risk of developing type 2 diabetes.
Black Tea
Although green tea and black tea come from the same plant, their processing methods are different, thus their taste and benefits. According to a review published in the Antioxidants journal, black tea can reduce the risk of developing diabetes as it improves insulin resistance.
Chamomile Tea
Whenever you think of chamomile, you think of sleep and relaxation. That is exactly what chamomile tea targets, as it is caffeine free. How is this linked to diabetes, you may ask? According to CDC, one poor night of sleep could mess up your insulin system and potentially raise your blood sugar level. Therefore, regularly consuming chamomile tea could help prevent type 2 diabetes.
Hibiscus Tea
Not only does it taste refreshing, but it provides several benefits for your health, especially for your heart health. According to the National Institutes of Health, people with diabetes are much more likely to develop heart disease. By drinking hibiscus tea, you can help keep cardiovascular complications at bay.
No matter which one of these is your cup of tea (pun intended), make sure to keep your beverage sugar-free at all times, and caffeine-free in the evenings. Here’s to health!
Sources used:
National Library of Medicine: Effects and Mechanisms of Tea for the Prevention and Management of Diabetes Mellitus and Diabetic Complications: An Updated Review
Mayo Clinic: Caffeine content for coffee, tea, soda and more
National Library of Medicine: Relationship among habitual tea consumption, percent body fat, and body fat distribution
CDC: 10 Surprising Things That Can Spike Your Blood Sugar
National Institutes of Health: Diabetes, Heart Disease, & Stroke
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