Coffee, Tea, and Chocolate are Really Good for You!
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Published on: 10/09/ 2008 | By: WorldHealth.net
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An ever-increasing number of studies are suggesting that a simple cup of tea could help to protect us against diseases such as cancer, heart disease, and Parkinson's. In fact, results of a recent study by scientists at the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) have led experts to believe that the health benefits of tea are so great that everyone should be downing cups of the beverage.
Green tea, unlike black and oolong tea, is not fermented; therefore, the active ingredients remain unaltered in the herb. ROLE FOR ANTI-AGING: Green tea also contains numerous cancerfighting polyphenol compounds, including the antioxidant fiavonoid catechin, and studies indicate that green tea may help protect against cancers of the lungs, skin, liver, pancreas, and stomach.
A few recent headlines about the health benefits of tea:
* …tea drinkers have higher bone-mineral density…
* Tea Linked to Lower Risk of Parkinson’s
* Green Tea May Help Muscular Dystrophy Patients
* Green tea polyphenol improves diastolic blood pressure and mood
* Green tea protects against heart disease
* Daily cups of tea 'benefits heart health'
* …a green tea extract called sinecatechins is an effective treatment for external genital and anal warts…
* Green tea could 'help people with sleep apnea'
* Tea Molecule May Help Scientists to Fight AIDS
* Compound in Green Tea Blocks HIV
* Green Tea Blocks Important Cancer Molecule
* Tea Compounds May Help to Prevent Skin Cancer
* A nice cup of tea could hold back Alzheimer’s
* Green Tea Polyphenols Thwart Prostate Cancer
* Green Tea a Performance-enhancing Drug
* Black Tea May Lower Bad Cholesterol Levels
But there are associated risks as well!
* Potentially harmful fluoride levels found in some instant teas
When it comes to healthy eating, chocolate is not considered to be a nutritional component of a balanced diet, but scientists suggest that eating chocolate may help with certain medical conditions.
Several recent studies have found that chocolate is high in antioxidants and scientists believe that the indulgent treat helps to combat cardiovascular disease by reducing cholesterol levels. The healthy chemicals in chocolate are flavinoids, a sub-group of polyphenols, widely believed to possess several health benefits.
A few recent headlines about the health benefits of chocolate:
* …just a few squares of chocolate a day can almost halve the risk of heart attack death in some men and women…
* Viagra works, but chocolate works better
* Dark chocolate helps boost body and mind
* Flavonols in chocolate could be behind heart health benefits
* Dark chocolate lowers high blood pressure
* Chocolate 'cuts blood clot risk'
* Chocolate: A Boon for the Libido and the Heart
* Dark Chocolate fights inflammation
* Start your day with a square of chocolate
* Chocolate compound stops cancer cell cycle in lab
Certainly there must be some associated risks as well, but I could not find any! This is very good news.
