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In reply to the discussion: By substituting green tea for coffee I've lost 80% of [View all]Mosby
(18,860 posts)15. Wapo did a thing on coffee and tea, coffee is healthier
In this battle over health benefits, coffee comes out on top. Coffee drinkers can raise a mug to fiber, microbiome health and lowering risk for cancer and diabetes. But tea drinkers, do not despair. Tea is undoubtedly good for your blood pressure, cholesterol, stress levels, mental health and productivity. And both drinks are winners when it comes to heart health and longevity. And for tea, especially, there are likely more health benefits that are yet to be discovered.
There is a surprising amount of dietary fiber in coffee, which you don't find in tea.
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Why substitute? Why not drink both? Coffee for joy in the morning and green tea for peaceful sleep at night!
ancianita
Dec 2024
#14
I lived in Japan for 21 years and never came to enjoy green tea. I drank it all the time to be polite, but when I have
Martin68
Dec 2024
#22
In China they have jasmine and other teas in plastic bottles like we have soda/ pop. It's really good. I love my coffee
Evolve Dammit
Dec 2024
#26