Your morning drink of choice can actually hurt or help your body fight off germs and infections. A Harvard University Study found that the immune cells of tea drinkers responded to germs five times faster than those of coffee drinkers! Green tea is particularly better because of its high amounts of the antioxidant EGCG, which works with your immune system to ease inflammation. Want to pack an even bigger punch to your morning beverage? Add a squirt of lemon juice! It contains quercetin, which also had anti-inflammatory, infection fighting properties!
Can’t give up your morning cup of joe? That’s okay, too. You won’t get as great of a defense, but coffee contains antioxidants, too, making it a much better choice than energy drinks or caffeinated sodas which will lead to an afternoon crash.
