Anti-oxidant cocktail

As many of you will know I drink mainly hot water and have done for more than twenty years. I do sometimes make my own 'tea' with fresh herbs like mint or basil with root ginger and lemon when I feel in need of a change. Recently I have been enjoying sampling decaf coffee which, with healthier and better caffeine extraction methods, is much tastier and more like the 'real thing'. I can now sit in a cafe and feel quite grown up!

This bit of research caught my eye and has made me think of trying some of the white and green teas that are readily available now. I have never liked their taste so have stuck with my hot water but this might help..

..researchers in Portugal found that when both lemon and honey are added to teas it amplifies the antioxidant content of the teas in addition to adding their own unique antioxidants.  With this combination of all 3 antioxidant sources in one drink, you end up with an "antioxidant trifecta" that is even MORE powerful and synergistic for your health and disease prevention than just drinking tea alone.

Remember that one teaspoon of honey is ample - around 20 calories and with small glycaemic load.