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For many of us, the mornings do not kick start without our daily cup of tea or coffee. In fact, we resort to the caffeine kick every few hours in a day just to ‘keep going’. However, it is important to know ‘How much is too much?’ and what is a moderate amount of caffeine that can be consumed in a day that will not harm your health.

Here are the pros and cons of both the drinks:

HEALTH BENEFITS OF TEA

The four most common types of teas- black, white, green and oolong are made from the leaves of the plant Camellia sinensis. The difference lies in the way the leaves are processed. The winners in terms of the supreme health benefits are most definitely black and green tea. Health benefits of tea include:

1 . Detoxifies The Body

Your brimming cup of black tea or green tea is loaded with polyphenols which are great antioxidants. These astounding compounds eradicate the free radicals from your cells and detoxify your body.

2 . Boosts Metabolism

Green tea has compounds called catechins that prompt the release of fat from fat cells and thus assist in weight loss. It increases the amount of calories you burn and the overall fat burnt.. So, grab a cup of hot green tea before your walk/ work out and you are sure to have an edge in losing more weight!

3 . Strengthens Immune System

The antioxidant properties of green tea also help in keeping infections at bay by strengthening your immune system. For instance, studies have shown that consumption of green tea rich in polyphenols (which have anti inflammatory properties) significantly improves the immune system’s response to autoimmune artihiritis.

4 . Fights Cancer

 The wonder compounds catechins are also known for their anti- cancer properties. They prevent the growth of cancerous tumors and also support the immune system is battling this deadly disease.

5 . Prevents Heart Diseases

Catechins also have cholesterol lowering properties and hence prevent the formation of plaque in the arterial walls thus notably reducing the risk of developing heart diseases or stroke. This also helps to keep your blood pressure and cholesterol levels under control.

HEALTH BENEFITS OF COFFEE

Here are some health benefits of coffee:

1 . Improves Energy Levels

Walk into a coffee house and just the smell can drive your blues away. Abundantly found caffeine in coffee has a great stimulant effect on your brain. It increases the adrenaline hormone levels in the blood stream which is known to improve energy levels, mood, your attention levels and memory. It drives away the fatigue and has a refreshing effect to your senses.

2 . Boosts Metabolism

Caffeine helps in metabolizing fat cells leading to fat breakdown. It helps in more energy expenditure and can overall give a great push to your metabolism. So, if you are fighting the battle against your bulge, include coffee (without sugar and milk) to your plan.

3 . Fights Ageing

Coffee is antioxidant rich which prevents damage to the tissues by removing the oxygen free radicals. It is also rich in potassium, magnesium and niacin.

4 . Good For Diabetics

Laden with minerals- magnesium and chromium which help in using insulin more effectively, coffee keeps your diabetes under good check. However, it goes without saying that there must not be any sugar added!

5 . Reduces Risk of Dementia And Alzheimer’s

 Researchers have fairly well documented the positive effects of coffee in reducing the risk of developing Dementia and Alzheimer’s disease.

6 . Protects The Liver

Especially for those who drink alcohol, coffee could work as a savior to the damage that alcohol causes to your liver. It is known to fight liver diseases like cirrhosis and liver cancer which can life threatening. Having said that, this benefit of coffee must not be taken as an excuse for increasing your alcohol intake.

HEALTH EFFECTS OF OVER-CONSUMPTION OF TEA AND COFFEE

-In terms of the caffeine content, coffee (80 to 115 mg in filtered brewed coffee) has almost double the caffeine content as compared to tea (40 mg).

-The risks associated with over consumption of both are mostly similar.

-Over consumption may cause anxiety problems, nausea, increased heart rate, restlessness.

-Too much of both can lead to discoloration of your teeth.

-Having more that 4 cups of coffee is associated with increased risk of hypertension, gastritis, insomnia, irritable bowel syndrome,gout, incontinence and breast tissue cysts and infertility in women.

HOW MUCH IS TOO MUCH?

-An average sized coffee cup (200ml) has about 100mg of caffeine.

-3-4 cups in a day is what is moderate consumption and may not cause any harm.

-For hardcore coffee lovers, decaffeinated coffee may be the answer which has just 2 to 4 mg of caffeine content.

-A 200ml black tea cup usually has between 25-30mg of caffeine content and thus, 4-5 cups of tea is harmless.

-Green tea has the least caffeine and 3-5 cups is rather good for your health.

So, go ahead and enjoy your daily cuppa of tea or coffee and get the amazing health benefits that it has to offer.  Stay healthy! Stay Happy!