Spillin' the tea; drinking it regularly will help you live longer and healthier
Photo: Andrea Piacquadio/PEXELS Drinking three or more cups of green tea a day has been proven to maintain and improve cardiovascular health. by Matt Sheehan OSF Healthcare PEORIA - So, what’s the tea? You may have heard that tea is good for you, but when walking through the grocery aisle and being confronted by a barrage of options, it can be hard to choose. Ashley Simper, the manager of dietetic services with OSF HealthCare, has done the research and has some helpful guidance. Photo provided Ashley Simper, Manager Dietetic Services To start, it’s best to understand the different kinds of teas and where they come from. Simper says black, white, oolong and green tea all come from the Camellia sinensis plant. Herbal teas come from root, stems and flowers of various plants, and they all have different benefits. What’s the overall healthiest tea? Overall, Simper says green tea shines above the rest. But diving into the specific benefits o
