Saturday, February 13, 2010

Tea Provides Loads Of Heart Healthy Antioxidants

Everyone seems to focus on the health benefits of green tea these days. But, did you know that the compounds found in black tea also provides health benefits.

Black tea contains the predominant polyphenols theaflavins and thearubigins. These chemicals do more than lend color and flavor to tea, they are healthful photonutrients with strong antioxidant properties.

Observational studies suggest that regular black tea drinkers can lower "bad" LDL cholesterol levels.

No matter, Black or Green Tea, It's all good!

Check out fine loose leaf teas at Trenton Teas.

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