Health Benefits of Rooibos Tea

After decades of scientific research, we know that Rooibos has a lot of amazing qualities and benefits.

So, why is Rooibos Tea so good for your health? - Rooibos tea contains powerful antioxidants, flavonoids, aspalathin, and polyphenols that help prevent or slow down ageing and a host of diseases, decrease LDL cholesterol, and is effective in lowering blood glucose levels.

Let us look at a few of the Health Benefits:

Rooibos for Digestion
Next time you have stomach cramps and diarrhoea, drink some Rooibos tea to support and calm your digestive system. 
Have a colic baby? - Soothe and calm your baby with some Rooibos tea.

Rooibos for Heart Health 
Studies have shown that drinking 6 cups of rooibos tea a day could reduce your chance of developing heart disease. Another study showed that drinking 6 cups of Rooibos tea for 6 weeks decreased LDL cholesterol and triglycerides and increased HDL cholesterol.

Rooibos for Kidney Health
Rooibos tea is a great alternative for those who are prone to kidney stones as it does not contain oxalates.

Rooibos for Healthy Weight Management
Research shows that by replacing just 1 cup of coffee for Rooibos Tea every day you could lose as much as 1kg a month. That is pretty amazing!
Rooibos tea contains no fat or carbohydrates and the weight loss properties further inhibit fat storage hormones within the body.

Rooibos For Type 2 Diabetes
Aspalathin found only in the Rooibos species has been shown to improve blood glucose levels and therefore could help to reduce the risk of type 2 diabetes.
Research also found that Green Rooibos is more abundant in aspalathin and is especially effective in lowering blood glucose levels.

Rooibos for Allergies 
The tea contains polyphenols known for their anti-inflammatory and antiviral properties. These polyphenols help boost your immune system.

Rooibos Fights Cancer

Rooibos contains powerful antioxidants with strong cancer-fighting effects.

Rooibos for an Active Lifestyle
Local scientists, who recently completed a second set of exercise trails found that Rooibos tea may override burning muscles and the onset of fatigue. Use Rooibos tea as an affordable sports tonic and enjoy the other health benefits too. 

Do you also have children that plays sport? Why not give them some Rooibos tea after practice? I know I do, and it is really a great alternative to other sports tonic options we have available. 

To Recap:

Rooibos tea is a guilt-free, healthy beverage, that comes with a whole lot of health benefits. Rooibos tea has no caffeine, contains no tannins, and has no calories, when consumed without milk, sugar, honey, or other added ingredients.

Give Rooibos Tea a try!