People all over the world have been drinking tea for centuries, and for good reason. A growing field of research has shown that tea has a role to play in reducing the risk of many chronic diseases. And on top of that, a good cup of tea has a real calming and relaxing effect – just what we need in these stressful times. So put the kettle on, sit back, and relax, as I explore the health benefits of tea.  Links referred to in the podcast Tea and risk of type 2 diabetes meta-analysis http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/24331002 Green tea and cancer prevention review http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/14651858.CD005004.pub2/abstract Green tea and weight loss review https://www.cochranelibrary.com/cdsr/doi/10.1002/14651858.CD008650.pub2/full Tea and risk of depression meta-analysis http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/25657295 Blueberries and heart health https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/31136659Episode transcriptTo access the full episode transcript, go to the following link and select the individual podcast episode and then click on the ‘Transcript’ tab https://thinkingnutrition.buzzsprout.comConnect with meInstagram: doctimcroweFacebook: Thinking NutritionTwitter: CroweTim