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Tea can be a great alternative to your morning cup of coffee or glass of orange juice. Many people drink coffee because they claim it gets their brain going. Tea, although lower in caffeine, has been shown in studies to have a similar affect with less jitters, is healthier, and can help you rehydrate after sleep.
New morning benefits
Drinking Tea in the morning can offer the following benefits according to “Let’s Drink Tea”.
1. Clears the Morning Brain Fog
Many teas contain Catechins and natural Antioxidants found in plants. Research has shown them to help regulate blood pressure, increase weight loss, and protect the brain from disease. Green Tea contains the highest levels of Catechins.
2. Better Source of Caffeine
With the exception of “Matcha”, most teas have lower levels of caffeine, which is a benefit for those people who are more sensitive to caffeine or trying to cut back. But did you know tha tea also has other energy-boosting properties that won’t give you the jitters or make you nauseous or give you the “crash” when you drink too much coffee.
3. Can Boost Metabolism
Many teas, especially “Matcha” and Green tea, have been shown to speed up weight loss because they contain strong Amino Acids that stimulate the body into turning stored fat into a fuel source.You’re probably already aware that many manufacturers sell green tea extract as a weight loss supplement. Be aware, however, that extracts are not as good as the big picture. Loose leaf tea uses the whole leaf and thus provides all the natural nutrients, giving you the highest bang for your buck when it comes to benefits.
4. Workout Recovery
Most people who work out experience aching, muscle soreness the morning after. Many die-hard fitness practitioners claim that drinking tea in the morning results in faster muscle recovery because tea has the ability to repair damaged healthy cells.
5. Blood Sugar Regulation
Great news for Diabetics, the Polyphenols in tea can help reduce blood sugar levels, especially when following a meal. Polyphenols contain antioxidants and have anti-inflammatory properties. Studies have shown that they decrease hyperglycemia and improve acute insulin-secretion and insulin sensitivity.
6. Intestinal Inflammation
For those with sensitive stomachs, especially due to caffeine consumption, tea can offer a gentler alternative because it contains Tannins. Tannins are bitter-tasting substances found in plant skins or barks. They have anti-inflammatory properties and can reduce the intestinal inflammation which often leads to excessive gas or stomach cramping.
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