![]() ![]() Black tea has more caffeine than green tea, which makes the latter a better choice for people who are sensitive to caffeine (more details later). The benefits of both black tea and green tea are pretty similar where they differ is primarily in their caffeine content. Like other types of tea, green tea is also associated with positive effects on our health, especially in reducing the risk of lifestyle diseases. Even their antioxidants are more powerful consuming them daily has been shown to protect our skin from the sun’s UV rays and free radical damage. The different varieties of green tea would in all likelihood go on to offer additional benefits, by virtue of their herbal infusions they have a higher content of protective polyphenols (plant-based compounds) compared to regular tea. If you don’t have a particular preference between the two, here’s how to choose when to consume coffee vs tea: its various stimulants make tea a good choice for a stressful day, while coffee would be better when you’re very sleepy but need to focus on something. That’s why the nature of a tea and a coffee “buzz” is quite different tea is calming, while coffee makes you alert. Īlthough these three stimulants are found in very small quantities, they seem to work in conjunction with each other. When combined with caffeine, L-theanine may even improve our attention and general cognition. Here’s a surprising little fact about tea, though: it has three other stimulants !ġ] Theobromine, which may help to reduce blood pressure Ģ] Theophylline, which makes breathing easier, by relaxing muscles in the airways ģ] L-Theanine, which generates brain waves called ‘alpha waves’ that make us feel relaxed without any sign of drowsiness. Depending on the plant and its quantity, a strong cup of coffee can provide 100 to 300mg of caffeine, while a cup of tea may have just 20-60mg. The caffeine content in tea is much lower than in coffee. Coffee has even been shown to reduce the risk of type-2 diabetes – possibly an effect of both its caffeine and antioxidants. They’re also linked to the reduced risk of all sorts of serious diseases caused by today’s lifestyle (like cancer, some heart diseases, and premature ageing). It’s actually the western diet’s biggest source of antioxidants (including hydrocinnamic acids and polyphenols), which are known to fight free radicals. Lifestyle Diseases.Ĭoffee contains some B-vitamins, potassium, and magnesium, and is loaded with antioxidants. DNA damage, otherwise, is known to speed up ageing and also cause certain diseases like heart disease and even cancer. This, coupled with the fact that caffeine increases the production of our ‘fight or flight’ hormone, adrenaline, means that caffeine can dramatically improve our physical performance as well !įurthermore, a study also showed an association between regularly consuming a dark roast coffee blend and reduced DNA damage, indicating that coffee protects our DNA from breaking down. ![]() It releases fats from our fat cells into the blood, where they can be used as fuel. The Body.Ĭaffeine boosts our metabolic rate (by up to 11%), which is possibly why it can help with fat loss. ![]() That explains its stimulating effects, where it improves brain functions such as memory, mood, vigilance, energy levels, reaction times and general cognition. When caffeine enters our brain through the bloodstream, it attaches itself to certain receptors, and makes our neurons fire more rapidly. What you may not know, however, is caffeine’s true power over: Our Brain. It’s widely known that coffee contains a stimulant called caffeine (and is the richest source of it), which helps us feel less tired and increases our energy level. Let’s have a look at some of the healthiest hot beverages and their effects on our body: #1. When done right, hot beverages can do far more for our health than we realise. A hot beverage and your favourite blanket can feel practically therapeutic when you’re tired, cold or feeling unwell. ![]()
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