The Tea Party

The benefits of drinking decaf, herbal tea throughout the day are numerous.  I have found that drinking tea is not only a great way to relax and unwind, but also a way to keep my hands and mouth busy without eating.  You may be thinking to yourself, “Oh come on, get real, tea is so boring and plain.”  However, I have found that stocking my kitchen with fun, tasty, and diverse teas is really enjoyable, and selecting which tea I want to enjoy is a task I look forward to.  It diverts my attention away from food and towards something positive that I am doing for myself.  When you choose to put down the meatball sub and pick up a glass of tea, you are choosing… 

1. To hydrate yourself, which keeps your body working efficiently and promotes weight loss.
2. A calorie free treat.
3. Antioxidants!  Many teas, including green and white teas, are full of these cancer fighting agents.
4. A constructive way to keep your hands and mouth busy without over eating.
5. A warm beverage that can really help you relax and unwind at the end of a long day.

 Some of my favorites include raspberry, lemon ginger, peppermint, chamomile, and regular old plain decaf green tea.  So drink your tea hot with a squeeze of lemon and a teaspoon of honey.  Drink your tea cold with a sprig of fresh mint.  Drink your tea on the go in a travel mug, or drink it at home while you are relaxing on the couch.  Get out to the grocery store and peruse the tea aisle – you will find that there are literally hundreds of different varieties to get excited about.  I know it may sound boring, but please, give tea a try!

Some of the teas in my personal collection.