Sweet Tea to Cure Your Sweet Tooth
Rooibos Is the Food of the Week
Rooibos (ROY-bus) is a vibrant red tea made from a South African legume. The tea is caffeine-free and naturally sweet, even though it contains no sugar or calories. So it makes a fantastic drink any time of the day.
Why it's healthy: Rooibos is loaded with disease-fighting antioxidants. Pakistani researchers found that it lowers blood pressure in rodents. It's also been shown to boost the immune system — a recent Japanese study that used mice and rats suggests that rooibos tea may help prevent allergies and even cancer.
Where to find it: Look for Stash, Tazo or Celestial Seasonings rooibos teas (we like Madagascar Vanilla Red) in your local grocery store, or try the kind made by Adagio, an organic product that features 13 different all-natural flavors (adagio.com). Steep for at least three minutes to ensure you're maximizing the amount of antioxidants in your brew.
