A soothing cup of tea is the best thing for almost any occasion. Wake with a cup, relax with a cup, or talk with friends over a cup of tea. This drink also offers plenty of health benefits for diabetics.
If you are looking for an easy way to improve your health, you might want to develop a taste for green tea.
#1. Reduces the Risk of Developing Diabetes
A review published in the Diabetes and Metabolism Journal showed that people who drink six or more cups of green tea a day were 33% less likely to develop Type 2 Diabetes compared to those who drank less than one cup a week. This may sound like a lot of tea, but if you like drinking it anyway, this only gives you more reason to put the kettle on.
#2. Combats Weight Gain
The same review also highlighted a study in Taiwan that found that those who regularly drank tea for a decade had a smaller waist circumference and lower body fat composition. Obesity is tied to developing diabetes, so keeping weight lower may help prevent the onset of the disease and reduce its severity in those who are already diabetic.
#3. Boosts Energy Levels
Drinking tea, in general, can help boost your energy levels and keep you awake when you feel sluggish. It is the result of the caffeine in tea, which is a known stimulant. This can be good for diabetics who want to be more active to support weight loss or just need to combat carb overload from a heavy lunch.
#4. Lowers Cholesterol Levels
A study released in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition found that green tea can significantly lower total cholesterol and LDL cholesterol levels. This is good for diabetics because they are at a higher risk of developing cardiovascular diseases. Keeping cholesterol under control is a good way to keep the heart healthy.
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Why Drinking Tea May Help Prevent and Manage Type 2 Diabetes. URL Link. Accessed April 23, 2017.
Green Tea Intake Lowers Fasting Serum Total and LDL Cholesterol In Adults: A Meta-Analysis Of 14 Randomized Controlled Trials. URL Link. Accessed April 23, 2017.
The Effects of Green Tea on Obesity and Type 2 Diabetes. URL Link. Accessed April 23, 2017.
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