tea better for health than plain water!
By squaretile
@squaretile (3778)
Singapore
May 21, 2007 3:30am CST
a news article published today says that three cups of tea daily is better for you than plain water. news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/health
I've been brought up to believe that plain water is always best for your health. especially the health of your kidneys. however this study says that tea contains anti-oxidents that help to prevent cell damage. tea also rehydrates better than water. it protects against tooth plaque and bone decay.
more tea, everyone!
3 responses
@RockShanghai (86)
• China
21 May 07
which tea is better? green tea or red tea? Or do you mean either tea is all right? I have a bottle of green tea, but I haven't drink yet.
@squaretile (3778)
• Singapore
22 May 07
i think the article refers to red tea, but traditionally chinese have referred to green tea as having more health values.
@squaretile (3778)
• Singapore
22 May 07
i think the article refers to red tea, but traditionally chinese have referred to green tea as having more health values.
@squaretile (3778)
• Singapore
22 May 07
i think the article refers to red tea, but traditionally chinese have referred to green tea as having more health values.
@vamshidher (133)
• India
21 May 07
Are you suggesting that we prefer drinkin tea to plain water? Anything in excess is a problem... even excess water,you drink a 1.5 litre bottle in one go.. It is dangerous. Regarding the studies they will go on... They will find out new things about things which we have in our daily life.. But it is in our best interest not to take something excessively nor neglecting something altogether..
@ahgong (10064)
• Singapore
21 May 07
If I did not remember wrongly, there was a TCM (Traditional Chinese Medicine) article that promotes drinking tea over other beverages.
The Chinese have always belief that drinking tea can bring about a whole host of benefits, from better health to radiant skin...etc. This is especially so if you drink green tea.
With every benefits, there is bound to be some not so good properties. For example, too much green tea will lead to constipation.
Did the western study include findings on which teas are better?
