The Greek Diet by Maria Loi & Sarah Toland

Author:Maria Loi & Sarah Toland [Loi, Maria & Toland, Sarah]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: Health & Fitness
ISBN: 9780062334459
Google: L_dzAwAAQBAJ
Publisher: Harper Collins
Published: 2014-10-07T05:00:00+00:00

4. COFFEE AND TEA ARE AN EASY NO-CALORIE WAY TO ADD MORE METABOLISM-BOOSTING ANTIOXIDANTS TO YOUR DIET.

Here’s a fun bit of trivia for your next watercooler moment: Coffee is America’s number one source of antioxidants. While this in part means most Americans aren’t eating enough of the antioxidant-rich plants central to the Greek Diet, it also goes to show you how many healthy plant compounds are in one of the world’s oldest and most cherished beverages. In part for this reason, coffee has been shown by research to increase longevity and protect against cognitive decline and diseases like Parkinson’s. Studies have also found that those who drink coffee regularly have lower rates of many types of cancer.

Not to be overlooked, black, green, white, and oolong teas are also high in different types of antioxidants, and drinking both coffee and tea daily can help boost your intake of these healthy plant compounds considerably. Just be sure to watch your overall daily caffeine intake, and don’t shun decaf: Decaf coffee and regular tea (not herbal) are also rich in antioxidants and contain many of the compounds that can help your body burn fat.

Health Benefits of Greek Mountain Tea

Greek mountain tea has been used for centuries as a powerful medicinal for nearly every ailment, including digestive problems, colds and flu, asthma, even pain. Today, studies show the traditional drink, made from the dried leaves and flowers of the ironwort (sideritis) plant, is an effective anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial, helping relieve upper respiratory symptoms, allergies, and other illnesses. In addition, Greek mountain tea contains certain antioxidants research suggests may help prevent cancer. You can find the tea online and at gourmet food and tea shops.

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