Due to the frequent temperature changes in spring, various physiological functions of the human body tend to decline, and resistance weakens, making it easier for the body to be attacked by viruses. Here are some teas that can help maintain health.
1. Keep Warm and Protect the Stomach
The winter climate is in a low Humidity state, and the human body is inevitably invaded by dampness and cold, causing discomfort in the stomach. Black tea has a sweet and gentle nature, nourishing the body's yang energy, enhancing its ability to resist the cold, and having the benefits of warming and protecting the stomach.
2. Prevent Cardiovascular Diseases and Protect Elderly Health
Winter is a high-risk period for heart disease and stroke, with cardiovascular activity weakened due to factors such as temperature, which can trigger cardiovascular diseases.
American medical research has found that heart disease patients who drink four cups of black tea daily see their blood vessel dilation increase from 6% to 10%. After brewing, 70% of potassium in black tea dissolves in the tea Water, which helps enhance cardiac circulation. In the cold winter, the elderly can drink more black tea to combat the cold and prevent illness.
3. Antibacterial and Anti-flu
When temperatures drop, people are most likely to catch a cold, which is one of the easiest diseases to contract during winter. To resist flu viruses, black tea is a good choice.
The theaflavins in black tea have the ability to kill harmful bacteria in food and make flu viruses lose their infectivity. Japanese researchers proved through experiments that black tea diluted to five times less than its usual drinking concentration can still render 99.999% of flu viruses inactive. Rinsing the mouth with black tea daily can help prevent colds and flu, and those prone to colds in winter might want to try this method.
Dark Tea
1. Cleanse the Gastrointestinal Tract and Reduce Oiliness
In winter, body fat tends to accumulate, placing a heavy burden on the gastrointestinal tract, leading to weight gain and gastrointestinal discomfort.
Dark tea is known as the “body's scavenger.” The caffeine, vitamins, amino acids, phospholipids, and other substances in dark tea aid Digestion, effectively inhibiting the increase of abdominal fat. It not only prevents fat accumulation and reduces oiliness but also cleanses the intestines, ensuring smooth digestion.
2. Remove Toxins from Alcohol and Smoking
The caffeine in dark tea stimulates the human bladder, aiding diuresis and sobering up, while also eliminating alcohol toxins. Additionally, the tea polyphenols in dark tea have strong adsorption properties, capable of removing free radicals in cigarette smoke, reducing the harm of smoking to the body.
If you have the time, take a moment to smell the aroma of tea, taste its flavor, and savor the wisdom within.