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An estimated 105 million American adults have total blood cholesterol values of 200 mg/dL and higher, a level at which cardiovascular disease risk rises significantly.1 Standard dietary approaches usually direct individuals to lower saturated fat intake and increase soluble fiber intake. Now it appears that the advice might also include, ?choose tea instead of coffee.? ... It?s Time for Tea!
 
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A study of hibiscus tea on blood pressure (BP) was presented at the American Heart Association’s 2008 meeting in New Orleans. Dr. Diane L. McKay at Tufts University conducted a randomized placebo-controlled, double-blind study of 65 people ages 30 to 70 with systolic BP between 120 to 150 mmHg...
 
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Caffeine has long been known to elevate blood pressure (BP). A well-designed study examined the impact of 250 mg of caffeine in subjects who had consumed no coffee in the previous 3 weeks. This study found caffeine increased BP by an average of 14/10 mmHg an hour after consumption....
 
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The regular consumption of tea has been repeatedly associated with a reduced risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD) and at least several types of cancer. A recent study in Japan followed over 12,000 people 65 to 84 for over 5 years. They found that the risk of dying from CVD in those drinking 7 or more ... The Regular Consumption of Tea May Help Slow Aging
 
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There is already convincing evidence that people who drink more tea suffer fewer heart attacks and strokes. Some of the phytochemicals found in tea might help prevent and/or slow the progression of at least several types of cancer. Epidemiological data have fairly consistently found that people who drink more...
 
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The benefits of including tea in your diet appear to be endless. To take advantage of these benefits you must choose the right tea and brew it properly. This is not easy for the untrained shopper ? there are so many varieties on the market, which one do you...