Nutritional Information for Rooibos Tea

Nutritionists recommend that daily meal choices be selected from the three basic food groups namely body building (protein) , energy (breads and cereals), and protective (fruits and vegetables). These together with
sufficient fluids, at least six to eight glasses per day, form the basis of a
balanced diet. Rooibos can be enjoyed in unlimited quantities as part of
the daily fluid intake, as it contains no harmful additives. In addition, the mineral content of Rooibos contributes to the maintenance of healthy skin, teeth, bones, and metabolic processes.

NUTRIENTS	FUNCTION IN THE BODY	PER 200 ml
Iron (Fe)	Essential for transport of oxygen in the body	0.07 mg
Potassium (K)	Necessary for metabolic function	7.21 mg
Cooper (Cu)	Necessary for different metabolic process	0.07 mg
Calcium (Ca)	Necessary for strong teeth and bones	1.09 mg
Manganese (Mn)	Necessary for metabolic process and bones growth and development	0.04 mg
Fluoride (F)	Necessary for healthy teeth and bones	0.22 mg
Zinc (Zn)	Necessary for normal growth and development and a healthy skin	0.04 mg
Magnesium (Mg)	Necessary for a healthy nervous system and for other metabolic process	1.57 mg
Sodium (Na)	Necessary for fluid and acid-base balance	6.16 mg

Rooibos is completely pure and natural as it contains no additives, preservatives or colourants.

• Rooibos can strongly be recommended for people suffering from irritability, headaches, disturbed sleeping patterns, insomnia, nervous tension, mild depression or hypertension, as it contains no caffeine and has a soothing effect on the central nervous system.

• Stomach and indigestive problems like nausea, vomiting, heartburn, stomach ulcers and constipation can be relieved by drinking Rooibos.

• Rooibos has anti-spasmodic properties, thus relieving stomach cramps and colic in infants.

• Rooibos is of benefit in the management of allergies like hayfever, asthma and eczema.

• Rooibos has a soothing effect on the skin, relieving itching and certain skin irritations like eczema, nappy rash and acne when directly applied to the affected area.

• Rooibos is a soothing drink for people on a kilojoule restricted diet, without adding kilojoules.

• Since Rooibos contains no oxalic acid it can be drunk freely by people suffering from kidney stones.

• Rooibos is an all day drink which can be used as a pick-me-up in the morning, a superb thirst-quencher during the day and at night it helps you to relax and sleep well.

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