White Bean Extract for Weight Loss Tea And Chocolate - For Your Health.
Dark chocolate, a wonderfully rich and delectable temptation. Hard to resist, but you don't have to if you choose the right chocolate and use moderate proportions. According to Lake Champlain Chocolates, people are now truly appreciating the quality, richness in flavor, and health benefits of dark chocolate. At this point they actually sell more dark than milk chocolates.
Dark chocolate's known health benefits, according to Lake Champlain Chocolates, are briefly described here:
Cocoa beans are rich in flavonoids, which are antioxidants that keep cholesterol from gathering in blood vessels, reduce the risk of blood clots, and slow down the immune responses that lead to clogged arteries. There are traces of essential elements and nutrients such as iron, calcium, phosphorus, and potassium, as well as the vitamins A, B1, C, D, and E. Dark chocolate is the highest natural source of magnesium, which protects against hypertension, diabetes, and heart disease. Studies suggest that dark chocolate may have a beneficial effect on cholesterol levels - it won't raise bad cholesterol (LDL), and may even raise good cholesterol (HDL) levels. It also contains phenyl ethylamine (PEA), a mild mood elevator. Our brains naturally produce PEA when we feel joy or love. Chocolate boosts serotonin - our brain's antidepressant - as well as endorphin levels. Endorphins naturally flood the brain during physical exertion, creating "runners high."
And then there is the ever popular beverage...Tea. Tea is one of the healthiest beverages in the world! From fighting bad breath to cancerous tumors, the health benefits are immense, and it is likely that even more will be discovered in the near future. There is a lot of research currently focused on the health benefits of tea.
Quality of your tea is very important not only for the best flavor but to get the most of its health benefits. The main difference between loose teas and bagged teas is the size of the leaves. Tea leaves contain chemicals and essential oils, which are the basis for the delightful flavor of tea. When the tea leaves are broken up, those oils can evaporate, leaving a dull and tasteless tea. Typical tea bags are filled with the tiniest pieces of broken leaves, called fannings. Loose teas are typically whole leaves or at least large pieces of leaves. On top of the leaf size, there is also the space factor. Tea leaves need space to swell, expand and unfurl. Good water circulation around the leaves is important, which doesn't typically happen in a cramped little tea bag. Even if you prefer a simple cup of black Keemun, or Assam (which is the major component of most bagged teas), try getting your tea loose instead of in bags. There is a wide variety of teas in bags, but there are so many more to choose from if you shop for loose tea.
Loose Tea is much easier to brew at home than ever before, with cups, mugs, and teapots with their own infusers and the easy to use tea bag which you fill yourself. It is not as intimidating or as complicated as one might think. With the amazing health benefits you will achieve it is certainly worth it. All types of high quality loose teas offer health benefits, so find a flavor that appeals to your palate. There is something for everyone.
Described here are just some of the health benefits associated with tea:
All types of tea (White - Black - Oolong - Pu-erh - Green) have health benefits associated with them. To name a few: cancer fighting anti-oxidants, anti-aging and anti-stress properties, antiseptic and anti-viral effects, kills oral bacteria, fights degenerative diseases and supports immune system function, strengthens tooth enamel and fights bad breath, potent source of vitamins and minerals, effective for slimming and weight loss. Helpful in preventing cancer, high cholesterol, rheumatoid arthritis, infections, cardiovascular disease. Great for improving concentration and ability to prevent fatigue. Can help prevent heart attacks, plaque build-up in arteries, increases bone density, and is cleansing and detoxifying to the bloodstream.
Red Teas are naturally caffeine free, they have a soothing effect on the central nervous system and are strongly recommended for people suffering from irritability, headaches, insomnia, hypertension, nervous tension and mild depression, rich in antioxidants that boost the body's immune system and help slow the aging process; anti-spasmodic, thus relieving stomach cramps and colic in infants. Helpful for the relief of stomach and digestive problems like nausea, heart burn, stomach ulcers and constipation. Free of oxalic acid, thus safe to drink for people suffering from kidney stones. Beneficial in the management of allergies such as hay fever, asthma and eczema. Natural sources of several minerals, complementing our daily intake of iron, calcium, magnesium and zinc, especially needed for maintaining a healthy immune system.
I'd like to show you a comparison of ingredients in 3 of the most popular iced tea brands.
1. A Top Bottled Brand: Filtered water, sugar, natural green tea extract, natural flavors, citric acid, tea, vitamin C
2. A Popular Powdered Brand: Sugar, citric acid (provides tartness), instant tea, silicon dioxide (prevents caking), natural lemon flavor, artificial color (red #40)
3. Another Top Bottled Brand: Filtered water, sugar, citric acid, tea, caramel color, ascorbic acid (vitamin C), natural flavor, guarana seed extract, panax ginseng root extract, ginkgo biloba leaf extract
A Great Alternative is Rishi Iced Tea, ingredients: organic fair trade certified rooibos, organic honey bush, organic hibiscus, organic blueberry, organic licorice root, natural flavors of plum and peach. This iced tea contains no sugars, no artificial anything, no preservatives, simply natural ingredients. This, and other flavors, can be purchased at The Tea Fairy. It is simply a nice blend of loose teas in easy to brew pouches. It is naturally sweet and refreshing. Loved by all, even kids!
High Quality Loose Teas and Chocolate can be affordable. You just have to know where to look. I have opened a new tea and gift shop in Lafayette Hill, called The Tea Fairy. I can help you decide which tea is best for you. In the next few weeks I am hosting a few Tea & Chocolate Tastings, please contact the store or see website for more details.
"For a community to be healthy and happy, it must be based on people's love and concern for each other," a lovely quote by Millard Fuller.
White Bean Extract for Weight Loss.