Nutritional Value of White Tea
Amount of White Tea: 1 cup
Total Weight of White Tea: 240 g
Nutrients | Amount |
Energy | 60 kCal |
Carbohydrates | |
Total Carbohydrate | 15 g |
Sugar | 15 g |
Vitamins | |
Niacin | 10.008 mg |
Vitamin B6 | 1.008 mg |
Vitamin B12 | 3 mcg |
Vitamin C | 60 mg |
Vitamin E | 7.49 mg |
Nutrition & Health Benefits of Drinking White Tea
* White tea contains antioxidants that protect the body from damage by free radicals that wreak havoc on it, harm DNA and accelerate aging.
* The presence of antioxidants in white tea tones the entire immune system and protects it against a variety of invaders and a wide range of diseases.
* It prevents the body from producing cancer-causing cells and protects it from various types of cancer, such as colon, prostate and stomach cancers.
* The tea is known to thin blood, improve the functions of arteries, lower high blood pressure and maintain a healthy blood pressure. It promotes strong and healthy blood vessels, thus guarding it against the ravages of strokes.
* White tea contains catechins, a group of antioxidants known to reduce cholesterol. It increases the good cholesterol and decreases the bad one, thus preventing hardening of the arteries and blockage of blood flow.
* It protects the heart and the entire circulatory system. People who drink two or more cups of white tea on a daily basis are 50% less likely to die after a heart stroke.
* Regular consumption of white tea increases bone density and bone strength.
* White tea is also beneficial for people suffering from arthritis and osteoporosis.
* It guards its drinkers against common cold and flu, and helps in easing the symptoms of HIV.
* The tea helps in keeping the teeth strong and healthy, as it contains fluorides and other nutrients.
* White tea scavenges radicals that damage the skin and cause premature ageing. It protects the skin, helps to reverse some of the age-related damage and promotes healthy and radiant skin.
* The tea naturally kills the bacteria and virus that cause plaque, tooth decay and bad breath.
* It reduces blood sugar, prevents and alleviates the symptoms of diabetes, decreases stress and increases energy.
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