How Tea Powers You Up!
Revs Metabolism:
Slipping tea can increase resting metabolic rate by 10 percent for two hours – enough to burn an extra 90 calories a day without lifting a finger. The credit goes to plant compounds that prevent the breakdown of a hormone (noradrenaline) that triggers thermogenesis.
The result: More calories are burned instead of stored as fat.
Improves Alertness:
The caffeine and L-theanine found in most teas help stimulate brain regions that govern focus, reaction time and memory. In fact, British researches found that drinking tea can heighten mental alertness in a little as 10 minutes, allowing you to zip through your to-do's with ease.
Balances Blood Sugar:
A variety of plant compounds (including theaflavins, tannins and polyphenols) in tea work together to enhance the function of the hormone insulin, according to research in the journal Diabetes Care. This stabilizes blood sugar throughout the day to ward off fatigue, mood swing and cravings.
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Spiced Orange-Pom Joy
Steep tea bags and fruit in 2 cups hot water 1 min. Remove bags. Add juice. Chill. Garnish with mint. Makes 2 servings. |
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Lemon-Ginger Bliss
Steep tea bags and next 3 ingredients in 2 cups hot water 1 min. Remove bags and ginger. Chill. Add seltzer and stawberries. Sweeten to taste. Garnish with lemon. Makes 2 servings. |
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Berry-Peach Perfection
Steep tea bags, lemons and thyme in 2 cups hot water 1 min. Remove tea bags and thyme. Add juice. Sweeten to taste. Chill or serve over ice. Garnish with lemon. Makes 2 servings. |
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