{"id":8598,"date":"2018-02-16T07:44:52","date_gmt":"2018-02-16T07:44:52","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/fatimasaib.co.za\/?p=8598"},"modified":"2018-02-16T07:44:52","modified_gmt":"2018-02-16T07:44:52","slug":"rooibos_tea","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/fatimasaib.co.za\/index.php\/2018\/02\/16\/rooibos_tea\/","title":{"rendered":"7 reasons why you need to get up &#038; brew yourself a cup of Rooibos tea"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/fatimasaib.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/tea-2-1.jpg\" data-lightbox=\"gal[8598]\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"8606\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/fatimasaib.co.za\/index.php\/2018\/02\/16\/rooibos_tea\/tea-2-2\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/fatimasaib.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/tea-2-1.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"749,444\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1518726428&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"tea 2\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/fatimasaib.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/tea-2-1.jpg\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-8606\" src=\"https:\/\/fatimasaib.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/tea-2-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"749\" height=\"444\" srcset=\"https:\/\/fatimasaib.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/tea-2-1.jpg 749w, https:\/\/fatimasaib.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/tea-2-1-300x178.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 749px) 100vw, 749px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We all know that <strong>Rooibos tea<\/strong> has some amazing health benefits, but exactly <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">how <\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">good is it for us? I got some expert advice from the South African Medical Research Council (SAMRC) and promise that before the end of this post, you&#8217;ll be rushing towards the kettle to brew yourself a cup.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The month of February is recognised as <strong>National Healthy Lifestyles Awareness Month<\/strong> which aims to educate South Africans about how healthy living could avert the growing number of diseases of lifestyle, such as heart disease, diabetes and cancer, which combined, counts for 60% of all deaths annually in our country. In addition to regular physical activity and a healthy diet, scientists are recognising the importance of certain food chemicals called <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">phenolic <\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">compounds that can reduce one&#8217;s risk of developing these diseases. The star of the show and perhaps one of my favorite drinks, Rooibos tea is, not surprisingly, a good source of these health promoting phenolic compounds. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">According to Prof Christo Muller, Chief Specialist Scientist at SAMRC, Rooibos alone isn&#8217;t a silver bullet, but has the potential to reduce inflammation and oxidative stress in the body, which is the root cause of many of these diseases.\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Oxidative stress occurs when our bodies uses the oxygen that we breathe in to produce energy. Through this process free radicals are produced which can cause damage to cells and ultimately disease. Antioxidants interact with free radicals before they can cause any harm. Simply put, the more antioxidant-rich our diet, the less our susceptibility to disease and premature aging. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Miller notes that &#8220;Rooibos contains polyphenols, which are considered an important source of antioxidants in a diet. Polyphenols have anti-inflammatory properties that are good for your brain, heart and gut health and are commonly found in plants and herbs. Polyphenols are further divided into sub-groups that include flavonoids. Research has confirmed that Rooibos contains an abundance of these potent free radical scavengers that help protect the body from oxidative stress and thus disease.&#8221;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One of the polyphenols identified in Rooibos tea is <em>aspalathin<\/em> which, to date, has only been found in Rooibos and isn&#8217;t present in any other food or beverage. <em>Aspalathin<\/em> has been found to help protect against cardiovascular disease, often as a result of diabetes &#8211; a condition which affects one in 14 South Africans between the ages of 21 and 79.\u201d <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For optimal health benefits, Muller recommends drinking between five and six cups of Rooibos tea staggered throughout the day. While this might sound a bit excessive, an easy way to achieve this is by keeping a jug of freshly made Rooibos tea in the fridge which can be sipped on when the craving hits. I love adding slices of lemon, ginger and a drizzle of honey to mine before allowing it to cool down.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> So, just h<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ow exactly can Rooibos benefit you?<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/fatimasaib.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/tea-1-e1518719016252.jpg\" data-lightbox=\"gal[8598]\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"8601\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/fatimasaib.co.za\/index.php\/2018\/02\/16\/rooibos_tea\/tea-1\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/fatimasaib.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/tea-1-e1518719016252.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"501,334\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;8&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"tea 1\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/fatimasaib.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/tea-1-e1518719016252.jpg\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-8601\" src=\"https:\/\/fatimasaib.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/tea-1-e1518719016252.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"501\" height=\"334\" srcset=\"https:\/\/fatimasaib.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/tea-1-e1518719016252.jpg 501w, https:\/\/fatimasaib.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/tea-1-e1518719016252-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 501px) 100vw, 501px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">1 Blood Pressure<\/span>: \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rooibos tea is known as a bronchodilator, which not only relieves\u00a0<\/span>respiratory conditions, but generally reduces high blood pressure, which can cause dangerous cardiovascular diseases.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">2 Heart health<\/span>:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Quercetin<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, another powerful antioxidant found in Rooibos tea, has been\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">linked to the prevention of a wide variety of heart conditions. It promotes HDL &#8211; good cholesterol and inhibits the LDL &#8211; bad cholesterol from adhering to the walls of arteries and blood vessels. This means added protection against various heart conditions, including arteriosclerosis, heart attacks and strokes. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">3 Diabetes<\/span>:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Preclinical research demonstrates that <em>aspalathin<\/em> in Rooibos helps to balance blood sugar, reduce insulin resistance and increase glucose absorption by the muscles. <em>Aspalathin<\/em> also boosts the insulin production in the pancreas. This acts as a defensive shield against the development of type 2 Diabetes &#8211; one of the most widespread and\u00a0<\/span>dangerous medical conditions in the world.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">4 Cancer<\/span>: <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Research at SAMRC found that both green (unfermented) and traditional (fermented) Rooibos, significantly inhibits the growth of cancer cells, (green more so than red). The flavonoids found in Rooibos tea are known for fighting and \u00a0preventing cancer. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5 Immunity:<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Another rare antioxidant found in rooibos is nothofagin, which helps to improve the immune system and is said to reduce Alzheimer&#8217;s disease as well. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">6 Muscle tissue:<\/span> <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Not only does Rooibos&#8217; free-radical fighting antioxidants help you look and feel younger by slowing down the aging process, but these also assist with improved recovery after exercise, which means more lean muscle and less fat on your body in the long run. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">7 Gut health:<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rooibos tea also acts as an anti-spasmodic agent, which reduces stomach cramps and diarrhea. <\/span><\/p>\n<p>How do you take your Rooibos tea?<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you&#8217;re interested to find out more about the benefits of Rooibos tea, then <a href=\"http:\/\/www.sarooibos.co.za\">feel free to visit the SA Rooibos site here.<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>X<\/p>\n<p>Fatima<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>We all know that Rooibos tea has some amazing health benefits, but exactly how good is it for us? 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