#HealthBytes: 5 reasons why you should prefer tea over coffee
What's the story
Tea or Coffee? It's been a silent (psychological) war between drinkers of two of the most popular drinks of all time, since ages. As far as health is concerned, both contain caffeine, too much of which definitely takes a toll on your health. But, if taken in moderation, tea is certainly a better choice. Here are 5 amazing benefits tea enjoys over coffee.
Longer Effect
Tea will keep you energized for longer, than coffee
It's commonly believed that tea has lesser amount of caffeine than coffee, but that's a myth. The amount of caffeine is same in both. But, coffee, in particular, has a greater depressing effect than tea. It implies that, with same amount of caffeine, the high from coffee lasts shorter as compared to tea. Tea, on the other hand, will keep you going for much longer.
Hydration
Tea is better at keeping you hydrated, compared to coffee
For the longest time, it was believed that caffeine causes dehydration. But, new studies has debunked that myth. Both tea and coffee are hydrating in nature, tea a tad bit more. So, on a summer day, when you happen to lose body fluids due to sweating, grab on a cup of tea to feel better. Further, tea intake is also good for skin hydration.
Antioxidants
Tea is rich in antioxidants, reap the benefits of it
Tea is super-rich in antioxidants, which are great for your body in a number of ways. Apart from making you feel fresh and younger, antioxidants also help prevent healthy cells from damage, are great for skin health, and give a boost to your immunity. So, to reap all the benefits of antioxidants present in tea, ditch the beans and go for the leaves.
Lose weight
Tea is great at helping you lose weight
Recent studies have shown that (green) tea is useful for those looking to shed extra kilos off their body. This is mainly because of the fact that green-tea helps in boosting one's metabolism. Plus, tea is a relatively low-calorie drink as compared to coffee. That aside, coffee houses fool their buyers into adding high-calorie toppings to their products. Ever heard of tea with ice-cream?
Stress-Buster
Tea can also help reduce stress
Though the scientific-backing behind this claim stands grey, but a well-known fact is that across world and cultures, tea is often used as a tool of conducting gatherings, and refreshments. This is because people find it relaxing, and stress reducing. So, next time you feel low, make yourself one nice cup of tea, to improve your mood.