Don’t underestimate the power of a cup of black tea as it is being hailed for its health benefits by experts.
According to the Health Council of the Netherlands, people who drink between three to five cups of black tea daily cut risk of diabetes, high blood pressure and stroke.
In Netherlands, schoolchildren as young as four are already served tea rather than squash or juices as a lunchtime drink, the Daily Telegraph reported.
Eert Schoten, a spokesman for the Health Council of the Netherlands, explained: “We noted that in the scientific literature in the last 10 years, there are clear signs that drinking tea is good for your health.
“Three to five cups a day reduce blood pressure, diabetes and stroke risks, so this comes as one of our 16 guidelines.”
As reported by Daily Mail, Tim Bond, a member of the Tea Advisory panel, said: “Three to five cups of tea are associated with reduced risk of cardiovascular disease and stroke.
“A number of recent studies looking at long term drinking habits have indicated that 3-5 cups of tea are associated with reduced risk of cardiovascular disease and stroke.
“Other studies in the short term looking at risk factors also agree that daily tea consumption in this range are likely to have a positive impact on heart heath.”
However, the health officials are recommending that the tea should be drunk black or green – and add that herbal teas do not count.
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