taking tea From: Better Nutrition | Date: January 1, 2004| Author: | Copyright Sabot Publishing, Inc. Jan 2004. Provided by ProQuest LLC.Copyright information

To some, tea is more than just a beverage, it's a vaccine. Even as far back as the sixth century, tea was considered a remedy for headaches, kidney trouble, poor digestion and ulcers. In the past decade, tea sales in the United States have doubled as Americans seeking healthier lifestyles have turned to tea for its benefits.

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Studies have found that tea is rich in antioxidants that neutralize free radicals-harmful ions that can damage cells in the body and lead to cancer, heart disease and stroke.

A recent study at Harvard found that one cup of black tea a day cuts the risk of ...

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