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Is Tea Or Coffee Healthier For You?
Coffee and tea both offer many health benefits, though they differ in terms of the amount of caffeine they contain and antioxidant content. Both beverages provide you with energy boost to kick start your day, are packed full of vital nutrients that provide energy, support weight loss and help protect against certain diseases like cardiovascular diseases or cancers.
Coffee and tea are consumed worldwide, yet there remains much debate regarding which is more nutritious. Both beverages should generally be free from added sugars, fats and salt; however when coupled with creams, milks or sweeteners they become unhealthy choices.
Coffee and tea are made from beans grown on trees in over 50 countries worldwide, including Hawaii in the US. After being ground and roasted into drinks they are then decaffeinated or caffeinated according to your needs.
Coffee is known for its stimulating effect and ability to improve concentration and memory. Packed full of potassium, niacin and magnesium which support cardiovascular health; plus L-Theanine which promotes relaxation and reduces stress levels; Coffee’s rich flavonoid content may even lower Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s risk factors.
Tea is widely recognized as a healthy beverage due to its natural low calorie count and presence of antioxidants similar to those found in coffee. Furthermore, tea has anti-inflammatory effects that help lower risk for coronary artery disease while providing a source of iron. Unfortunately though, those who drink excessive tea may lose this mineral due to tannins present in its leaves that inhibit absorption.
No matter if it be tea or coffee, it is essential to adhere to recommended serving sizes in order to prevent an excess caffeine consumption. Adults should consume no more than 400 milligrams of caffeine daily – equivalent to four cups of brewed coffee – although this may differ depending on individual tolerance levels and is important to remember that not all tea has caffeine; herbal varieties like Chamomile and Peppermint usually contain little or none at all!
