I love chai tea. It’s delicious, comforting, a little naughty, and packed with benefits. In a world where sweet drinks are frowned upon, here is a drink that we can happily indulge in, guilt-free.
Here are 5 reasons why chai tea is really good for you.
#1 It is full of antioxidants
Chai tea is made up of all-natural ingredients, each of which bring a whole host of vitamins and minerals to the mix. The vitamins and minerals serve as antioxidants, combatting damage from free radicals. For people with diabetes, this is particularly important as volatile blood glucose can cause serious damage throughout the body. In a way, chai tea can protect against that damage.
#2 It can reduce the risk of heart disease
The cinnamon in chai tea has been shown to decrease the risk of heart disease. It also helps keep cholesterol under check and blood pressure low so that there is no undue stress on the heart. By now, you should all know how diabetes almost certainly leads to heart disease.
#3 It is an anti-inflammatory
Diabetes causes inflammation all throughout the body, especially in the blood vessels. This eventually leads to heart disease and reduced brain function. The ingredients in chai tea have been found to cut back inflammation at the cellular level, so it can combat inflammation caused by diabetes.
#4 It reduces blood glucose
Cinnamon is perhaps the best diabetes-fighting spice that we know of. It effectively reduces blood sugar levels so that you don’t experience weird spikes even when you’re not eating. Incorporating more cinnamon into your diet can help get your diabetes under control.
#5 It lowers the risk of diabetes
Drinking black tea slashes the risk of developing type 2 diabetes. In a study published by Asia Pacific Journal of Clinical Nutrition, researchers reported that drinking black tea prevented spikes in blood sugar compared to drinking water. By consuming black tea daily, you are helping control your diabetes more powerfully than by just eating healthy, alone.
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