In addition to coffee, tea is always the beverage of choice to accompany the morning or evening. In addition to sedative drinks, it turns out that tea can counteract the development of cancer.

Hot tea is the beverage of choice in many cultures around the world. A myriad of years of research suggest that tea can help prevent cancer.

"Tea - like other plant foods, herbs and spices as well as vegetables and fruits, contains some natural components may be beneficial to boost immunity to fight the potential for cancer to see in terms of a healthy diet," said senior clinical expert and nutritionist at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute in Boston, Stacy Kennedy.

The team of doctors believes that phytochemicals or phytonutrients can counteract this cancer threat. The American Institute for Cancer Research reports thousands of phytochemicals have health-enhancing qualities. Therefore, tea is often referred to in discussions of "superfoods."

Jessica Swift, a registered dietician and owner of Jess Chef, food delivery, catering and nutrition counseling services based in Washington, D.C., explains that phytochemicals are "protective cells" from environmental damage resulting in mutations leading to cancer. "Crusiferous vegetables are really good at providing phytochemicals to restore and improve themselves," Swift explained.

Other sources of rich plants from these compounds include berries, green vegetables, garlic, nuts and seeds. Tea therapy is a great way to consume lots of these compounds.

Especially in green tea, there are several compounds with antiangiogenic activity and make the body more difficult to be attacked by tumors (cancer).

Another benefit of tea in the world of codecter, as simple hydration. Swift explained the side effects of some cancer treatments, including chemotherapy and other drugs can change the way food tastes, making food and drinks a challenge.

During chemotherapy patients can become dehydrated. Tea can be a solution for some patients if they lose enough fluid. Kennedy recommended that patients try herbal teas to deal with changes in taste associated with chemotherapy.