10 Herbal Teas to Add to Your Diet

Healthy Herbal Tea with Herbs and Fruit
Like many, you probably get up in the morning and have a cup or two of coffee to start your day. Americans are obsessed with coffee, consuming a mind-blowing 400 million cups per day. If you are looking to change your routine, add some variety to your life or give yourself a bonus health boost then herbal teas are well worth consideration as an alternative.

The varied and tasty herbal teas available contain antioxidants to help eliminate harmful free radicals. Teas also contain flavonoids to fight off diseases. You can combat high cholesterol, reduce blood clots and lower your risk of both Alzheimer's and Parkinson's disease. They may even have some anti-inflammatory properties, be able to help your seasonal allergies and reduce your risk of cancer too.

Like coffee, a lot of teas still provide you with your much-needed boost to wake up in the morning, even if they do not contain caffeine. Herbal teas come in an array of flavors and each has additional specific benefits that you may find enticing.

Here are ten great herbal teas to add to your diet:

Rooibos

f you are not accustomed to drinking teas or the prospect seems intimidating then rooibos tea is a good place to start. It is a very easy-to-drink tea and can be mixed with milk, honey or sugar for flavor, plus it has all of the great health benefits and a lot of Vitamin C.

Dandelion

For a good-tasting liver cleanse, dandelion tea with a bit of honey does the trick. It has floral undertones and a mild flavor, making it another fine choice for a beginning tea.

Ginger

The go-to natural remedy for digestive issues is ginger tea. Lemon juice or honey added to a brew of ginger root can also fight germs and makes for a sweet and spicy start to your morning. It is great to wake you with.

Mint

Spearmint or peppermint teas are classic examples of herbal tea. The familiar aromas and flavors are both refreshing and warming. Mint is also great for helping calm upset stomachs and can even reduce muscle spasms. If you get up in the morning feeling a cold coming on, mint tea is excellent.

Cinnamon

The bark of cinnamon trees is used to make cinnamon tea. Like mint, cinnamon is a familiar flavor. It is also an all-around immune system booster.

Lemongrass

For a fruity, citrus-flavored tea lemongrass is a good option. The flavor is one that most people enjoy and it of course has a ton of healing properties.

Lemon Balm

Lemon balm tea is a mood booster, excellent for when you are feeling down or unmotivated. It can also improve your concentration and make you more alert. It has a citrus flavor like lemongrass and is a good tea to replace coffee.

Rosehip

Rosehip tea has a sweet, floral flavor. If you enjoy rosehips you may also like hibiscus tea, which is similar in flavor with similar properties. Both boost your adrenal glands, which help your body handle stress.

Blackberry Leaf

An interesting property of blackberry leaf tea is that it acts as a general pain reliever. It has a mild flavor, similar to typical black teas, but not as strong.

Clove

Clove tea, like the cloves you may use in cooking, is sweet and flavorful. Adding a bit of clove to sweeten others teas is common and pure clove tea is delicious. It is an excellent decongestant as well as treatment for sore throats.

 Dr. Donna Sergi,
Brooklyn Chiropractor
Chiropractor-in-Brooklyn.com

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