Grab a mug or glass and brew up a dose of health — in tea! Growing Bolder’s registered dietitian and nutrition expert Dr. Susan Mitchell digs in to see which types of tea are best and shares different ways that you can build the delicious drink into your healthy living regimen.

Joining her is Neva Cochran (@nevaRDLD), dietitian and contributor to Woman’s World, who says that tea contains substances called flavonoids, which can actually deactivate some of the bad things that are created in our body! From heart disease to cancer to blood pressure, tea can be an important part of your diet.

Green and black teas are the best choices for health reasons, but the way you prepare your tea can make a difference too, and Dr. Mitchell shares all of the secrets in this episode of Straight Talk About Eating Smart.

For more information about Neva Cochran, visit: http://nevacochranrd.com/.