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Get your daily 64 ounces of........ TEA!

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littlek
 
Reply Tue 22 May, 2007 07:12 pm
The BBC (of course!) put out an article citing research which shows that tea isn't dehydrating and that it is even better for your health than plain old water. Drinking up to 4 cups a day helps to lower chances of heart disease and some cancers. Tea also protects teeth against tooth plaque and decay as well as boosting bone density.

I'm guessing, from the text, that the tea they refer too is specifically non-herbal tea (black, green, white) with caffeine intact. I wonder if the decaf processing would inhibit the healthy benefits.

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gustavratzenhofer
 
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Reply Tue 22 May, 2007 07:15 pm
I've been drinking some green tea lately, as well as lemon. Maybe this old dude has a few more years left in him.
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gustavratzenhofer
 
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Reply Tue 22 May, 2007 07:16 pm
I find it especially invigorating when mixed with whiskey.
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littlek
 
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Reply Tue 22 May, 2007 07:16 pm
Both are good for you! I need to start getting more caffeinated tea into me. Just in case. I love lemon in my tea, but I buy them only periodically.
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littlek
 
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Reply Tue 22 May, 2007 07:17 pm
EhBeth makes a gin'n'tea. I've never tried it.
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kickycan
 
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Reply Tue 22 May, 2007 07:17 pm
How's a couple jugs of Pepsi a week compare, healthwise? I'm sure it's about the same.
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gustavratzenhofer
 
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Reply Tue 22 May, 2007 07:18 pm
I've always wanted to try Chai Tea, but the opportunity hasn't presented itself as of yet.
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littlek
 
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Reply Tue 22 May, 2007 07:19 pm
Pepsi, any cola/soda, is terrible for you on many levels. You know that, though.
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edgarblythe
 
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Reply Tue 22 May, 2007 07:29 pm
I drink tea as often as I get the chance, during the work day.
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djjd62
 
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Reply Tue 22 May, 2007 07:34 pm
i try to drink at least one cup of green tea a day
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Slappy Doo Hoo
 
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Reply Tue 22 May, 2007 08:54 pm
I love green tea, but hardly drink it.

I also love studies, like the one I recently read that said taking over the daily recommended dose of a multi vitamin may greatly increase your chances of getting cancer. Which I thought was half the point of taking a multi with antioxidants.
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dagmaraka
 
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Reply Tue 22 May, 2007 09:02 pm
one cup of tea per day, sure...

but....FOUR? I can feel my heart pumping after one black tea. I have trouble imagining how that could be healthy. That's a lot of theine and caffeine.
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ehBeth
 
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Reply Tue 22 May, 2007 09:07 pm
ha! the science world is finally catching up with me

black tea, green tea ... bring it on

gin'n'tea fer shur Cool
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jespah
 
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Reply Wed 23 May, 2007 06:43 am
littlek wrote:
Both are good for you! I need to start getting more caffeinated tea into me. Just in case. I love lemon in my tea, but I buy them only periodically.


Be aware that too much acid (such as is in lemons) can give you some dental damage.

-- Sorry to be the voice of doom and all --

But anyway, 4C and Crystal Light (and also Celestial Seasonings, now that I think of it) make iced green teas with antioxidants, just pour in a water bottle, shake and drink. The 4C blueberry is really good.
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DrewDad
 
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Reply Wed 23 May, 2007 06:47 am
If caffeine is good for you, then I'm gonna live FOREVER.
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OGIONIK
 
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Reply Wed 23 May, 2007 06:50 am
i buy the arizona green teas worth one dollar , like 4 a day!
i bet arizona teas cause cancer or something with my luck Smile
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Slappy Doo Hoo
 
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Reply Wed 23 May, 2007 07:25 am
OGIONIK wrote:
i buy the arizona green teas worth one dollar , like 4 a day!
i bet arizona teas cause cancer or something with my luck Smile


Or with your luck you'll turn into a fat-ass....each of those Arizona teas have a ridiculous amount of sugar. Unless it's diet, obviously.
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dyslexia
 
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Reply Wed 23 May, 2007 07:50 am
just yesterday I received my ration of 1 lb Fortnum and Mason Assam Superb;
http://www.fortnumandmason-usa.com/images/products/FMA0190_M.jpg
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dagmaraka
 
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Reply Wed 23 May, 2007 07:51 am
...in which case they have sacharine or other artificial sweeteners. Sacharine has been shown to cause cancer.
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dlowan
 
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Reply Wed 23 May, 2007 08:05 am
dagmaraka wrote:
...in which case they have sacharine or other artificial sweeteners. Sacharine has been shown to cause cancer.




LIFE causes cancer, fer crissake!!!


Get over it!


Or, on second thoughts, speaking of rapidly dividing cellular growths, perhaps cancer causes life....
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