There are many studies that attest to the health benefits of tea including a more active immune system. Certain teas like green teas are even high in antioxidants and may help to preserve cognitive function.
But what if it’s not all as good as it sounds?
Unfortunately, a recent report by the FoodBabe points out that tea can also contain many unwanted substances, including:
- Pesticides
- Artificial and natural flavorings
- Hidden GMOs
On top of that, it’s not just what’s in your teabag that you have to worry about, it’s also the teabag itself. Many teabags actually contain plastics that may leach into your tea with exposure to boiling water.
Click here to read the full report.
Chew on this
Stay on the safe side and choose all natural herbal teas, buy them loose and steep them in a stainless steel or glass infuser.
