(Pronounced “Roy-Bos”)
Who should NOT be drinking Rooibos teas? People with estrogen-sensitive cancer such as breast cancer.
Did you know this about Rooibos tea?
Gourmet Vanilla ‘n Spice, imports Rooibos tea (both red and green) and we add natural ingredients to flavor the tea. We have many flavors to choose from. Look at the products on this website.
Rooibos tea is low in tannins and free from caffeine and oxalic acid.
Caffeinated drinks such as coffees have side effects such as heart palpitations, increased anxiety, sleep problems and headaches, so if you don’t avoid caffeine, limit your daily intake. Rooibos tea is an excellent alternative to black or green tea or coffee. Tannins such as found in black and green teas, when consumed regularly, interfere with the absorption of certain nutrients, such as iron. Also, Rooibos has no oxalic acid as found with black and green teas. Consuming oxalic acid increases your risk of kidney stones, which Rooibos tea is a great alternative drink.
Rooibos tea may help with Type 2 Diabetes.
As found in studies of animals with type 2 diabetes. Tea helps control blood sugars. But as a naturally sweeter flavor, there really is no need to be adding any sweeteners, no sugar to enjoy a wonderful tea.
Rooibos tea is naturally sweeter than other teas
It doesn’t get bitter like regular tea does. However, if you want it a little sweeter, start off light, you can always add more. Try with natural unprocessed sugar, different types of sugar like coconut sugar, or honey. To sweeten iced Rooibos tea, use a simple syrup as it mixes well with cold tea. You can brew Rooibos tea and keep it in the refrigerator for 4 days. Do not rewarm Rooibos tea in the microwave, it destroys the benefits in the tea. Simply rewarm it on the stove. You can also rebrew the loose-leaf Rooibos teas twice without going bitter. Rooibos is naturally NO caffeine, not decaffeinated. And it has no Tannis that other teas have which makes the other teas bitter.
Rooibos is full of Antioxidants
High levels of antioxidants which include Aspalathus an quercetin. Antioxidants may help protect sells from damage by free radicals. Consuming Rooibos tea over a long time, may reduce your risk of illnesses, such as heart disease and cancers. In a small study, blood levels of antioxidants increased by 2.9% with red Rooibos tea and 6.6% with green Rooibos teas.
Rooibos may help with a healthier heart by its effect on blood pressure
There is more evidence that Rooibos can improve cholesterol levels. In a study of overweight adults at high risk of heart disease, 6 cups of Rooibos tea daily for 6 weeks decreased bad LDL cholesterol while increasing good HDL cholesterol.
Did you know Rooibos tea reduces fat
And increases metabolism as well as helping block fat cells. Drinking Rooibos tea several times a day will help reduce fat especially belly fat. Drinking a cup of Rooibos tea contains only 2-4 calories (without added sweetener, usually not needed as this tea is already naturally sweeter than other teas)
Rooibos improves appearance of skin
Rooibos tea contains zinc, which is known to help treat common skin conditions such as eczema and acne. It also helps slow down the appearance of wrinkles. Drinking 1-2 cups of Rooibos tea a day can keep skin looking youthful.
Did you know that Rooibos tea is good for your health
It also relieves allergy symptoms, soothes irritated skin, calms stomach cramping. It’s vast supply of antioxidants helps slow the aging and boost your immune system including helping fight against cancer. This tea contains no oxalic acid, making it the best tea for those prone to kidney stones. Rooibos tea works as an antihistamine, without the drowsy side effects that come along with many medications. Drinking 1-2 cups a day helps your bodies over reactive immune response that triggers allergies.
Health Benefits Explained of Rooibos Tea
Who should NOT be drinking Rooibos teas? People with estrogen-sensitive cancer such as breast cancer.
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