Mens_HealthUSA_December_2016

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Ever eat a stack of pancakes with syrup in the morning and then crash
later? That’s because a blood sugar high is often followed by a nap-inducing
low. A Polish study suggests that you may blunt that midmorning drag if you
sip green tea while you chew through your morning carbs. Also, researchers
at Purdue say a squeeze of lemon may increase the disease-fighting poly-
phenols that are available for your body to absorb from the drink.


DISEASE FIGHTER

December 2016 | MensHealth.com 109

WHEAT
TOAST

GREEN + LEMON +
TEA
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