A link from the Seminal directs us to this article at the BBC News, in which we find that tea is healthier than water. Those who know me know that I drink vast quantities of tea. (By the way, did you know that Connecticut has a large number of excellent sources of quality teas, including my favorite Special Teas, from out of Stratford). I was delighted to learn that my favorite vice is in fact good for me. According to Dr Carrie Ruxton of Kings College London, tea:
Does not dehydrate, as is commonly believed, but in fact replaces lost fluids.
Protects against heart disease and some cancers.
Contains polyphenol antioxidants that help prevent cell damage.
Contains antioxidants, which everyone knows are great things. Without them, we couldn’t feel good about eating chocolate and drinking wine.
Protects against tooth plaque and potentially tooth decay.
Strengthens bones.
Some might say this is all too good to be true. Alas, those cynics might be right:
The Tea Council provided funding for the work. Dr Ruxton stressed that the work was independent.
Ah well, I can believe what I want to believe.
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