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I Drank Matcha Tea Instead Of Coffee For A Week And Here’s What Happened

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By REBECCA STRAUS I drink coffee almost every morning out of habit, but tea is actually my true love. I have an entire desk drawer dedicated to my tea stash at work, an overflowing tea cupboard at home, an impressive collection of tea balls in a variety of whimsical shapes, and let's not even talk about how many mugs I own. So when I discovered matcha, which promised a caffeine-boost on par with coffee with the comfort of tea, I was all for giving it a try. Matcha is a powdered tea made from ground tea leaves, and, caffeine aside, it also boasts an impressive resume of healing properties, guaranteeing a healthy start to my day."Because you're drinking the full tea leaf, you're getting the maximum nutritional...

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The Ultimate Guide to Antioxidants Health & Well-Being

The Ultimate Guide to Antioxidants Health & Well-Being

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When I was in the fourth grade, I had the task of writing a paper on any topic as part of my English homework assignment. I chose the theme of seasickness since it impacted sailors who were usually away for a long time and who ended up using Vitamin C as a cure. The intricacies of the body and the response to nutrients is transcending. Nowadays, antioxidants are well known everywhere! They are used to increase your energy, completely blowing caffeine out of the water. Antioxidants work to fight off infection and protect your body from health problems. Before Tahitian Noni, XanGo, Amigo Juice, (which all contain to some extent mangosteen, goji, and acai) we had Vitamin E, A, and D. For a decent portion of us, all we had to do...

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Herb Tea Benefits: What Tea To Take For Your Health

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Tea existed nearly 5,000 years ago and has been a fixed drink in people’s lives since the ancient times. According to the Chinese legend, tea was accidentally made in 2737 B.C.E. when a leaf from an overhanging wild tea tree drifted into an emperor’s boiling pot of water. The Chinese Emperor, an inventor of agriculture and Chinese medicine, Shen Nong, was pleased with the flavor and the restorative effects it has on health that he dedicated time and effort in discovering more of the plant. After that, from China, tea spread all over the world. People have been drinking tea for various reasons and throughout the years. Aside from water, tea is one of the healthiest beverages of today because of catechins. Catechins are antioxidants that...

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6 Vital Nutrients and Why Your Body Must Have Them

6 Vital Nutrients and Why Your Body Must Have Them

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Vital nutrients Essential nutrients are compounds that the body can’t make or can’t make in sufficient quantity. According to the World Health Organization, these nutrients must come from food, and they are vital for disease prevention, growth, and good health. While there are many vital nutrients, they can be broken up into two categories: macronutrients and micronutrients. Macronutrients are eaten in large amounts and include the building blocks of your diet by providing the body with energy: protein, carbohydrates, and fat. Vitamins and minerals are micronutrients, and small doses go a long way. There are six main groups of essential micronutrients and macronutrients. 1. Protein Protein is having its moment, and not just in the workout community. But all of the hype is for a good reason. Protein is...

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3 Simple Steps To Activate Your FAT Burning Hormones & Start Burning The Pounds Off

3 Simple Steps To Activate Your FAT Burning Hormones & Start Burning The Pounds Off

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Diet & Weight Loss, Expert Douglas Ginter, Nutrition

Stop consuming all sugar. Eat a lot of vegetables with beans. Juicing vegetables every day also helps but without the fiber, it is not as cleansing as fresh veggies. Use only vegetable protein, reduce carbs and add healthy oil/fat. Eat less (3 small meals) and stick to a tight eating schedule. Don't eat anything after 7 pm. Add some light-weight training or juice fast. How To Activate Fat Burning Hormones? If you remove all foods high in sugar, starchy veggies, sweet fruits especially juice, snacking, and half of your carbs especially grains and rice, and then work out with light weights for 30 minutes every other day, the body will build new muscle from the protein and burn fat for energy for the next 12-48 hours after...

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18 Foods Drinks Shockingly High in Sugar

18 Foods & Drinks Shockingly High in Sugar

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By Helen West, RD Eating too much sugar is really bad for your health. It’s been linked to an increased risk of many diseases, including obesity, heart disease, type 2 diabetes, and cancer (1, 2, 3, 4, 5). Many people are now trying to minimize their sugar intake, but it’s easy to underestimate how much you’re actually consuming. One of the reasons is that many foods contain hidden sugars, including some foods that you wouldn’t even consider to be sweet. In fact, even products marketed as “light” or “low-fat” often contain more sugar than the regular versions (6). The American Heart Association recommends that women limit their added sugar intake to 6 teaspoons per day, while men should limit their intake to 9 teaspoons (7). A teaspoon of sugar contains 4...

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Can Food Slow Down The Aging Process?

Can Food Slow Down The Aging Process?

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Aging is inevitable, although how well you age can be affected by your lifestyle. Certain choices, including your diet, can influence how aging takes its toll on your mind and body. In this article, learn how food-sourced essential oils can help aging skin and discover some other tips for healthy aging that relate to the foods you eat every day. Can eating less slow down the aging process? While what you eat is important, how much you consume can also influence the rate at which you age. Aging occurs at the cellular level, and new research published in Molecular & Cellular Proteomics has found that reduced calorie consumption slows down the ribosomes within your cells, which slows the aging process. The study compared two groups of mice, with the...

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The Spice Of Life: Health Benefits Of Adding Cinnamon To Your Diet

The Spice Of Life: Health Benefits Of Adding Cinnamon To Your Diet

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Cinnamon Cinnamon is one of the most commonly used spices throughout the world. An ancient spice, its numerous health benefits has been used in both traditional and modern medicines. It is used in the preparation of perfumes and cosmetics, medicinal cures for many ailments, and a food preservative and flavor enhancer. Studies have shown that cinnamon is a “wonder food” for the treatment and prevention of many disorders and diseases that plague us today. It is listed as the #1 food for protective antioxidants. Its potency lies in a compound called cinnamaldehyde as well as cinnamic acid and cinnamate. Cinnamon is packed with minerals and nutrients (calcium, iron, copper, selenium, potassium, zinc and phosphorous), a host of vitamins (A, C, E, K, Riboflavin, Niacin, B6, Folate and...

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