Archive for May, 2009

Drink Tea, it’s Simple

May 30, 2009 at 4:30 pm · Filed under Healthy ·Tagged , ,

Drink Tea, it’s Simple…

Did you know research shows that people who drink at least two cups of tea a day have less heart disease and stroke and they recover from heart attacks faster? 

If you are trying to figure out which is healthier between green and black tea, they both have excellent benefits.

Benefits may include:

  • help boost metabolism
  • block allergic response
  • slow the growth of tumors
  • protect bones
  • fight bad breath
  • improve skin
  • protect against Parkinson’s disease
  • delay the onset of diabetes

Studies have found that the antioxidants in tea can even help prevent skin cancer.

Drink tea, it’s simple…since so much research suggests that drinking tea is healthy no matter what kind it is, then you are doing something beneficial by drinking tea.

If you find it hard to drink water, but want something healthy, then stay away from soda pop and drink tea.

Researchers suggest drinking six to ten cups of black or green tea during the day.  If you need to switch to decaf tea in the middle of the day that’s fine since the flavanoids remain unchanged.

A great idea for a gift or for a kind token is to give someone tea, you are not only giving them a gift, but you are helping them stay healthy.

For more details go to:

http://www.tinyurl.com/jill4tea

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More About GMO’s

May 16, 2009 at 3:30 am · Filed under Green, Healthy ·Tagged , ,

1.  Organic does mean NON-GMO.  If it says certified organic, you’re fine.

2. If you are buying from a trusting farmer or producer and the food is not organic, it still might be fine, just be sure to ask what the animals are fed.  As long as the cows are 100% grass-fed it’s fine, but if they are fed corn or soy, be sure it is organic.

3.  Another tip is to stay away from corn completely, as it is likely to contain GMO’s!

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Acai Berry – Delicious

May 8, 2009 at 7:40 am · Filed under Healthy

The acai berry (pronounced “ah-sigh-ee”) is a small grape-sized berry that grows in the Amazon Rain Forest of Brazil.  The acai fruit equates to only 10% of the actual berry.  The remaining 90% is comprised of the seed or pit. When harvested, the pulp is separated from the seed, producing a delightfully thick, edible puree.  This wonderful little berry has a flavour that is best described as a delicious blend of berries and chocolate. 

Recently, the acai berry has become popular in the United States.  Positive research has spread to doctors, scientists, nutritionists and media outlets who are raving about the countless nutritional qualities and health benefits of the acai berry.  Oprah and Rachael Ray are examples of the celebrities who are very much in favour of this little berry. 

The acai berry has been called “the number one super food in the world”.  While this may sound like a bunch of hype, this view is being embraced by those who have done the research and stand behind their claim.  It is packed full of free-radical fighting antioxidants.  The acai berry is also considered to have the best overall nutritional value of any known fruit. 

The acai berry is helpful in many ways: * Improves digestion *Helps with weight loss * Supports the immune system * Increases libido * Promotes healthy sleep * Increases energy & stamina * Reduces pain & soreness * Fights aging & inflammation * Lowers blood pressure * Fights cancer & disease * Protects against heart disease

This berry is full of nutrients and companies have realized the potential in the weight loss industry.  Therefore, the acai berry is the newest fad diet and you can go online to see all sorts of advertisements by companies that are claiming fabulous results from their products.  While many of these claims by individual companies are exaggerated, there is scientific evidence that the acai berry contains several key ingredients that aid in suppressing appetite, building muscle tone and boosting metabolism.

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