Its simple, but we always need to be reminded.
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Green Tea
1. High
in Antioxidants
Green
is extremely high in antioxidants, especially a group called catechins. In
studies catechin has been shown to be more powerful than Vitamin C and E in
stoping damage to cells.
2. Good
For Your Heart
Drinking
green tea has been shown to block bad cholesterol (LDL) and increase good
cholesterol (HDL). It has also been show to improve artery function.
3.
Lowers Risk of Hypertension
A study
done in the Archives of Internal Medicine showed a 46%-65% drop in hypertension
risk.
4.
Reduces Belly Fat
Research
at Tufts University has shown that green tea is high in EGCG which is shown to
reduce abdominal fat.
5. It
Might Prevent Wrinkles
EGCG
has been shown to more powerful then Vitamin E at destroying free radicals that
are harmful to the skin.
6. It's
Detoxifying
7.
Digestion
It has
been used for thousands of years in China to aid digestion. In China, if you
have problem with digestion you are recommend to drink green tea with
breakfast, lunch and dinner.
8. It
Helps You Lose Weight
EGCG is
believed to speed up your metabolism, which helps to increase weight loss.
9.
Boosts Your Immune System
The
flavonoids as well as the poly-phenonls in green tea are believed to boost your
immune system
From: http://www.mindbodygreen.com/0-5314/9-Reasons-Why-You-Should-Drink-Green-Tea.html
Love~~Nid (.^______^.)
Lemons
The way you start each day is incredibly important. Whether
you're a mom, a coach, a writer, a small business owner or a yoga teacher, what
you do first thing in the morning matters.
According to Ayurvedic philosophy, choices that you make
regarding your daily routine either build up resistance to disease or tear it
down.
Start the day out with a mug of warm water and the juice of half
a lemon.
It's so simple and the benefits are just too good to ignore.
Warm water with lemon:
1. Boosts your immune system
Lemons are high in Vitamin C and potassium. Vitamin C is great
for fighting colds and potassium stimulates brain and nerve function and helps
control blood pressure.
2. Balances pH
Lemons are an incredibly alkaline food, believe it or not. Yes,
they are acidic on their own, but inside our bodies they're alkaline (the
citric acid does not create acidity in the body once metabolized). As you
wellness warriors know, an alkaline body is really the key to good health.
3. Helps with weight loss
Lemons are high in pectin fiber, which helps fight hunger
cravings. It also has been shown that people who maintain a more alkaline diet
lose weight faster. And, my experience is that when I start the day off right,
it's easier to make the best choices for myself the rest of the day.
4. Aids digestion
The warm water serves to stimulate the gastrointestinal tract
and peristalsis—the waves of muscle contractions within the intestinal walls
that keep things moving. Lemons and limes are also high in minerals and
vitamins and help loosen ama, or toxins, in the digestive tract.
5. Acts as a gentle, natural diuretic
Lemon juice helps flush out unwanted materials because lemons
increase the rate of urination in the body. Toxins are, therefore, released at
a faster rate which helps keep your urinary tract healthy.
6. Clears skin
The vitamin C helps decrease wrinkles and blemishes. Lemon water
purges toxins from the blood which helps keep skin clear as well.
7. Hydrates the lymph system
This cup of goodness helps start the day on a
hydrated note, which helps prevent dehydration (obviously) and adrenal fatigue. When your body is dehydrated, or deeply dehydrated (adrenal
fatigue) it can't perform all of it's proper functions, which leads to toxic
buildup, stress, constipation, and the list goes on. Your adrenals happen to be
two small glands that sit on top of your kidneys, and along with your thyroid,
create energy. They also secrete important hormones, including aldosterone.
Aldosterone is a hormone secreted by your adrenals that regulates water levels
and the concentration of minerals, like sodium, in your body, helping you stay
hydrated. Your adrenals are also responsible for regulating your stress
response. So, the bottom line is that you really don't want to mess with a deep
state of dehydration!
Adopting just this one practice of drinking a cup of warm water
with lemon in the morning for a month can radically alter your experience of
the day. Don't be surprised if you begin to view mornings in a new light.
The recipe is really simple—a cup of warm (not hot) water and
the juice from half a lemon.
from: http://www.mindbodygreen.com/0-4769/Why-You-Should-Drink-Warm-Water-Lemon.html
Love~~Nid (.^______^.)
Friday, 1 February 2013
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