The Benefits of Regularly Drinking Tea

Responsible for managing the sales process of an award-winning sales methodology, Matthew Vlasic served as a solutions business development associate. When he’s not busy at work, Matthew Vlasic enjoys relaxing and drinking tea. 

Tea is an ancient drink that offers a huge range of health benefits to regular tea consumers. One of the beverage’s most notable benefits is its high level of antioxidants. Antioxidants promote overall health. Antioxidants are believed to play a role in protecting against several cancers. Additionally, many teas are high in oxygen radical absorbance capacity (ORAC). This characteristic helps tea destroy free radicals, which can damage DNA and increase the risk of various diseases and cancers. Although the body can destroy free radicals on its own, it cannot destroy all of them by itself.

Beyond these benefits, drinking tea has been linked to lower stroke and heart attack risks. This particular benefit is most notable among individuals who drink one to three cups of green tea every day. Green tea drinkers had a 35 percent lower risk of stroke and close to a 20 percent lower risk of heart attack. Drinking tea also lowers cortisol levels. Cortisol is a stress hormone that can be damaging when it is persistently high. The hormone makes the skin age faster and increases fat in the stomach, so drinking tea also promotes weight loss in the stomach and better skin due to its ability to lower cortisol levels.

Top Sushi Spots in Washington, DC

Matthew Vlasic, a solutions business development associate at a Virginia-based company, enjoys spending his free time trying new foods and restaurants around Washington, DC, and various other cities. Although Matthew Vlasic enjoys all types of cuisines, from Italian to Mexican, he is especially fond of burgers and sushi.

Washington, DC, is home to a huge range of sushi options, including more traditional sashimi and the characteristic American sushi rolls. Following are just some of the area’s top sushi spots:

- Sushi Capitol – A small sushi restaurant, eating at Sushi Capitol normally requires a reservation. Offering fresh fish and well-made rolls, the restaurant is affordable and guests at the bar can watch as their dish is being prepared. Further, the waiters are great resources for figuring out what dishes are the freshest and most worth trying on any particular day.

- Makoto – More formally called Sakedokoro Makoto, this restaurant is a favorite of many staff members of the Japanese Embassy. The restaurant maintains a minimalist Japanese style and keeps slippers by the front door for guests. While guests can get high-quality fish with dinners and steaks, Makoto offers plenty of affordable options, including its lunch bento box.

- Kintaro – Popular among younger individuals, particularly those studying at Georgetown University, Kintaro is known for its ramen, chirashi bowl, and incredibly fresh fish. Daily specials at the restaurant are a great guide for ordering because they often include cuts of fish that just arrived earlier that morning.