Nettle Tea Is A Powerhouse Drink That May Help With Diabetes And Allergy Symptoms

You might expect a plant that stings skin on contact to contribute little to your health. But stinging nettle, a North American weed that grows wild but is relatively easy to cultivate, can be transformed into a powerhouse drink with beneficial properties.

Although stinging nettle produces flowers, its leaves hold the key to its nutritional upsides. When they're fresh, nettle leaves contain a variety of nutrients, including antioxidants, fiber, and vitamins A and C. When dried and steeped into tea form, the leaves retain and release their impressive array of nutrients, leaving you with a warm beverage that may help you control your blood sugar or fight the most annoying symptoms of seasonal allergies.

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