16. Tea
“Tea is a good source of polyphenols, which have anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effects. That’s why tea is believed to promote cardiovascular health and support healthy vision, teeth, bones, memory, and cognition,” says Alexandra Miller, RDN, LDN, Corporate Dietitian at Medifast, Inc. “If left unsweetened, tea is also naturally low in calories and free of sodium and sugar.”
And you don’t have to drink it: “Try cooking with tea or using it as the liquid for a smoothie,” says nutritionist Kayleen St. John, RD at Natural Gourmet Institute, a health-supportive cooking school in New York City. Swapping out water for tea is a smart way to maximize the antioxidant content of your meals and lose weight fast.
