The dark teas contain some antioxidants and almost as much
caffeine as does coffee.  Green teas have less caffeine and
more antioxidants.  Sorry, I do not have the numbers; maybe
someone else does?  Anyway, drinking caffeinated drinks
tends to reduce hydration since they sort of cancel
themselves.  One needs the plain water that the body may
send where it is needed without the constraint of the
diuretic action of the caffeine.  So drink the water AND the
tea :)

Adrienne Smith wrote:
>
> Since tea is considered an acceptable part of the paleo diet, does anyone
> have thoughts on how much would be acceptable? I adore all tea (green,
> oolong, black) and was wondering why one couldn't replace most of one's daily
> water with tea.  It would add polyphenals for those who cannot or do not wish
> to munch on veggies all day, and the caffeine in it gives a nice mental and
> physical boost. Plus, it's a heck of a lot more exciting than plain old
> water.  I realize that there is a diuretic effect with caffeinated beverages,
> but it seems that one would still get a net fluid gain.  Thoughts?
>
> Adrienne

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