Hibiscus tea is a powerful caffeine-free herbal tea that can:
- Lower blood pressure. A recent study indicated that drinking 3 cups of hibiscus tea daily for 6 weeks can reduce systolic blood pressure.
- Lower cholesterol. Hibiscus tea reduces LDL levels (the “bad” cholesterol) and also prevents damage to LDL cells that can lead to heart disease.
- Reduce signs of aging. Hibiscus tea contains anti-oxidants that help quench harmful free radicals that cause our cells to age.
- Prevent cancer. The anti-oxidant levels in hibiscus tea can also reducing free radical damage that can lead to cancer.
Think about replacing your daily coffee with a few cups of this healthy, caffeine-free tea and your body will thank you!
For more information:
http://jn.nutrition.org/content/140/2/298.long
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/health/healthnews/4567107/Hibiscus-tea-could-help-cut-blood-pressure.html