Posted on October 6th, 2012 at 5:52 am

if you listen to some people, they'll say the best thing you can do for yourself is to drink tea.

But what kind of tea should you drink? How often? What does it do for your body?

Registered dietitian and Growing Bolder's nutrition expert Dr. Susan Mitchell has the straight talk about drinking smart.

Dr. Mitchell has been featured on the Today show, CNN and the Food Network. She is the host of popular podcast, Straight Talk about Eating Smart.

So, is tea good for you? The short answer is yes, says Dr. Mitchell.

She reveals the most beneficial kinds of teas and why. And is there any difference between loose tea and tea bags?

Find out what you should brew up to power up your body.

Visit Dr. Mitchell's channel for more Straight Talk About Eat Smart tips.

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