Take frequent TEA breaks this winter, and you may just get through it without a sniffle.Immunologists at Harvard University discovered that people who drank five cups of black tea a day for 2 weeks transformed their immune system T cells into "Hulk cells" that pumped out 10 times more cold and flu virus-fighting interferon than did the immune systems of those who didn't drink black tea. Green tea should work just as well. (Prevention Magazine, 10/03)
Antioxidants in tea, called flavonoids, help your immune response by acting as anti-allergic, anti-inflammatory, anti-viral and anti-bacterial agents. Flavonoids have been shown to fight bacteria and thus improve resistance to infection. Indeed, tea ranks as high or higher than many fruits and vegetables in antioxidant potential - even strawberries and spinach!
Like we said before - Sip, Savor & Do Your Body a Favor! Try a cup of Evening Escape - a blend of keemum, called the "Burgundy of Tea", famous for its natural sweetness and Darjeeling to create the perfect nighttime tea. A wonderful way to end your day!
Here's to your health! ~ Amy
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