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You Asked: Is Black Tea Good For My Health? by: News Canada (NC)'”Data emerging from several recent studies on black, green, and oolong tea '“ each one derived from the same plant species, camellia senensis '“ consistently demonstrate that tea may indeed give your diet a boost. The findings have sparked great interest, so here are the answers to the most frequently asked questions, courtesy of the Tea Association of Canada: Q: What health benefits are attributed to tea? A: More people are turning to tea for its antioxidant appeal. Antioxidants are compounds, which neutralize free radicals and potentially protect against disease. Tea is rich in antioxidant plant compounds called flavonoids, which are widely believed to prevent damage to body cells that can result in cancers. As such it is good to incorporate them into the diet. The antioxidant activity in two cups of tea equals that of seven glasses of orange juice. Q: What are the varieties of tea? A: Traditional tea is black, green, and oolong '“ and all are calorie-free. Black tea is the most familiar; green tea is also familiar to health-conscious Canadians; and oolong tea is highly popular in the Chinese culture. From these, as many as '3
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