17) Tea
It is a worldwide drink with different types and tastes. Most health benefits are linked to green tea which is derived from non-fermented tea leaves. Green tea contains catechins, an antioxidant that is believed to decrease total cholesterol levels and LDL, according to a study that was published in the American journal of clinical nutrition. Black tea, which is derived from fully fermented tea leaves, contains polyphenols that have antioxidant effects. One study found that drinking black tea for twelve weeks decreases serum triglycerides by 36% and decreases LDL\HDL plasma ratio by 17%.
