It is almost unconscious, when you wake up in the morning craving that cup of coffee. The smell is quite enticing and the idea that it will give you that morning boost, makes the craving all that stronger. Once you are stuck in this routine of your morning “cup-of-jo,” it is difficult to break the habit.
Kinespirit Gyrotonic, Pilates & Yoga would like to introduce you to the outstanding benefits of replacing your cup of coffee with a cup of tea.
There are a wide variety of teas and they each have their own unique flavors. For a vegan option, make a soy chai by boiling cardamon pods, cloves, ginger, vanilla, and cinnamon sticks. Add in a few bags of black tea, honey and soy milk.
Whether you are craving hot or iced tea, adding a bit of fruit can easily bring on great flavor. Mix white tea with berries for a sweet iced tea, or bring orange peels and cloves to a boil in black tea, for a spiced hot beverage. You can practically jazz up any variety of tea from black to green or ginger.
The antioxidants found within tea can protect your body from the effects of age and pollution. Drinking tea can actually help keep your arteries clog-free, reducing your risk of a heart attack and stroke. The benefits of drinking tea stems all the way to promoting strong bones. Among its other health benefits, tea can help your body's immune system fight off infection and thanks to the polyphenols (antioxidants) found in it, tea has some cancer-fighting effects.
Generally most people turn to coffee because it has two to three times more caffeine than the average cup of tea. However, if you are experiencing indigestion, headaches or jitters, tea might be a better alternative. The thought behind caffeine used to be that it could not contribute to your overall fluid requirement, however recent research has found the opposite.
From a weight management perspective, tea actually increases your metabolism to burn 70 to 80 additional calories, just by drinking five cups of green tea per day. This is also due to the fact that tea is calorie-free.
Kinespirit Gyrotonic, Pilates & Yoga is a wellness studio that is dedicated to helping you achieve your fitness goals. Adding a cup of tea into your daily routine can be a great stepping stone to optimal health and fitness.
