Ibtisam Posted September 18, 2008 Tea 'healthier' drink than water The researchers recommend people consume three to four cups a day Drinking three or more cups of tea a day is as good for you as drinking plenty of water and may even have extra health benefits, say researchers. The work in the European Journal of Clinical Nutrition dispels the common belief that tea dehydrates. Tea not only rehydrates as well as water does, but it can also protect against heart disease and some cancers, UK nutritionists found. Experts believe flavonoids are the key ingredient in tea that promote health. Healthy cuppa These polyphenol antioxidants are found in many foods and plants, including tea leaves, and have been shown to help prevent cell damage. Tea replaces fluids and contains antioxidants so its got two things going for it Lead author Dr Ruxton Public health nutritionist Dr Carrie Ruxton, and colleagues at Kings College London, looked at published studies on the health effects of tea consumption. They found clear evidence that drinking three to four cups of tea a day can cut the chances of having a heart attack. Some studies suggested tea consumption protected against cancer, although this effect was less clear-cut. Other health benefits seen included protection against tooth plaque and potentially tooth decay, plus bone strengthening. Dr Ruxton said: "Drinking tea is actually better for you than drinking water. Water is essentially replacing fluid. Tea replaces fluids and contains antioxidants so it's got two things going for it." Rehydrating She said it was an urban myth that tea is dehydrating. "Studies on caffeine have found very high doses dehydrate and everyone assumes that caffeine-containing beverages dehydrate. But even if you had a really, really strong cup of tea or coffee, which is quite hard to make, you would still have a net gain of fluid. "Also, a cup of tea contains fluoride, which is good for the teeth," she added. There was no evidence that tea consumption was harmful to health. However, research suggests that tea can impair the body's ability to absorb iron from food, meaning people at risk of anaemia should avoid drinking tea around mealtimes. Tea is not dehydrating. It is a healthy drink Claire Williamson of the British Nutrition Foundation Dr Ruxton's team found average tea consumption was just under three cups per day. She said the increasing popularity of soft drinks meant many people were not drinking as much tea as before. "Tea drinking is most common in older people, the 40 plus age range. In older people, tea sometimes made up about 70% of fluid intake so it is a really important contributor," she said. Claire Williamson of the British Nutrition Foundation said: "Studies in the laboratory have shown potential health benefits. "The evidence in humans is not as strong and more studies need to be done. But there are definite potential health benefits from the polyphenols in terms of reducing the risk of diseases such as heart disease and cancers. "In terms of fluid intake, we recommend 1.5-2 litres per day and that can include tea. Tea is not dehydrating. It is a healthy drink." The Tea Council provided funding for the work. Dr Ruxton stressed that the work was independent. BBC Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Faheema. Posted September 18, 2008 Ibti, I blame you for tempting me aniga oo sooman lol. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Legend of Zu Posted September 18, 2008 Too many crappy - useless researches, if you believe every research that comes out then you should also believe this one - Drinking is healthy for lazy smokers oh..and this one too -> Work Out and Drink Up What about this one -> ....hmmm..Wine? anyone? Salaamaat Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nuune Posted September 18, 2008 ^^ Dadka ha waalin Mr Chineese Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fabregas Posted September 18, 2008 and ya want to mash up ya teeth? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Legend of Zu Posted September 18, 2008 LoooL@Nuune...a research by the brits about Tea? I can tell you the conclusion before they even start collecting any data.... Salaamaat Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
-Lily- Posted September 18, 2008 Tea is a natural (without sugar) and wonderful drink, we don't need a study to tell us that. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nuune Posted September 18, 2008 ^^ Tea without sugar, my 5 spoon sugar(4 full spoon and half) will always stay there no matter what they say about health! Legend, I think they are trying to infect people around the world by promoting ways to drink, which can affect alot of people. Bal maxaad u maleeni odey tabcaanoo Soomaali ah intii loo yimaado la dhaho, bahashan kulul kabo waad caafimaadiye, asoon weydiinin su'aasha waxay atahy intuu qurquriyo ayuu dhihi "hooga, war dadkeygi aan u yeeree aawey ha ila qurquriyaane" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Malika Posted September 18, 2008 I am with faheema here,Ibti how could you?? Now I cant think of anything else but tea! that tall mug of milky tea with pleanty of sugar.. @ lily Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
-Lily- Posted September 18, 2008 ^^ I love sugar too, but not half the cup Somali style Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Urban Posted September 18, 2008 Hello Ibtisam! How are you? Tea without sugar is just nasty. Has anyone tried dipping soft bread into sweet milky tea? Mmmmm Or you can have a big cup of tea and drop soft bread cubes into it until all the tea is absorbed, then you're left with this nice spongy cake, eat with a spoon. I noticed i was swallowing my saliva after every sentence, so I think i'll stop here.. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Legend of Zu Posted September 18, 2008 Look at the Brits...salivating over tea - mar haddaaadan waarikow cabin, waxaad shaah ka sheegtaan waa qalad! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nuune Posted September 18, 2008 ^^ Wariikoow ma yaqaanaan dadkaan, Malika would know isturungi and wariikoow Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ibtisam Posted September 18, 2008 Loooooooooooooooooool @ Urban, I grew out of that! I don't take sugar with tea anymore, unless I am having somali tea with xaawash, or with ginger, then sugar is needed. English tea I don;t bother adding sugar. Salivating for tea yaa masakeen! Urban I'm fine walalo, how do you do? How is work, you still at the intern? +Faheema and MAlika sorry Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Valenteenah. Posted September 18, 2008 Tea! I gave it up for a while, but I'm now back to having a cuppa here and there in the evenings. I take my tea with honey though. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites