LOW-CALORIE, LIGHTLY SWEET, ALWAYS REFRESHING
LOW-CALORIE, LIGHTLY SWEET, ALWAYS REFRESHING
Purple tea contains red and purple anthocyanins – antioxidants which produce the distinctive reddish purple colors of the leaves. Blueberries are particularly rich in anthocyanins, which have been shown in studies to help fight cancer, cardiovascular disease, and cognitive issues. Purple tea, however, has a much higher content of anthocyanins than blueberries – 1.5 percent compared to 0.1 percent.
Antioxidants are your body’s best friend! They are substances, natural or man-made (we obviously prefer natural), that can prevent or slow damage to cells caused by free radicals and oxidative stress. This damage plays a role in heart disease, cancers and other diseases. Plant-based foods are the best sources of antioxidants including, fruits, vegetables and tea. Research shows that purple tea has a free radical scavenging rate of 51% compared with 34.3% for green tea.
Polyphenols are micronutrients we get through certain plant-based foods and studies suggest purple tea has 1.6 times more of this good stuff than green or black tea. Even more exciting, purple tea has GHG, a unique type of polyphenol not found in other teas and may be the compound responsible for purple tea’s fat-burning, metabolic and brain-health benefits and so much more!
Purple tea contains exceptionally high levels of epigallocatechin galette (EGCG), a type of plant-based compound known as catechins. These natural compounds act as potent antioxidants that protect against cell damage and disease. They also have anti-inflammatory benefits and early research suggests EGCG may play a role in improving neurological cell function and preventing degenerative brain diseases.
For diabetics, purple tea helps inhibit excess glucose absorption in food which results in lower glucose levels. The unique phytochemicals in purple tea reduce serum glucose levels keeping everything in check.
Scientists believe the anthocyanins combat free radicals in your body, soothe inflammation, and power tremendous health benefits. Currently, purple foods make up only about 3 percent of the average American’s fruit and vegetable intake. It’s time to up the ante on anthocyanins.
