Matcha green tea

Matcha – Green Tea at Its Best

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Zen Buddhist monks have long known about the secrets of living long, stress-free lives. One of their secrets is drinking matcha green tea. But they aren’t the only ones indulging with this beverage. Even coffee lovers are switching up their cappuccinos and mocha lattes for a great cup of matcha, which while traditionally is a hot beverage, can also be made into an iced beverage. Matcha green tea is a great choice for those seeking optimal health benefits. Here are 12 good reasons to make matcha part of your regular diet.

Tea Primer and Health Benefits

A Tea Primer and Health Benefits

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Afternoon teatime is probably one of my favorite ways to catch up with friends or just to catch up with myself. But choosing a good tea can be as complex as or maybe more so than choosing a good coffee. There are thousands of different kinds of teas, each with their own individual appearance, taste, and aroma. The many antioxidant protection from drinking tea is one of the benefits gained for many people, including myself. So relax with your favorite cup of tea and enjoy the health benefit!

Coffee vs Tea: How to Choose?

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Should you drink coffee or a cup of tea? Could be a toss-up. Hot or cold, caffeinated or not, these two drinks have some great health benefits and some downsides. Drinking coffee is such a daily ritual for so many of us. On the flip side, here’s to the tea lovers of the world. If you are sensitive to caffeine, how much are you taking in when you drink coffee vs tea. Whether into coffee or tea, quality does matter too. Be in the know so you can go ahead and enjoy your coffee or have a fun tea party. Totally worth it!

Genetics Weight Loss

Latest on Genetics and Weight Loss

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What does genetics have to do with weight loss? Or does it? Have you tried and tried, earnestly to lose weight for years and although you may drop a few pounds trying every diet plan possible, the bottom line is, you are still overweight and struggling. And you are not alone. The good news is while genes may mean you have challenges losing weight — it doesn’t mean weight loss is impossible. It just means you may need a different strategy to win it.

12 Foods That Cleanse and Detoxify

12 Foods That Cleanse and Detoxify

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Change the way you look and feel by following a healthy diet and adding a whole body cleanse with the right foods. Cleanse your body by eating certain foods during your cleanse to maximize your efforts. But why wait till you do a detox? Why not, get a natural body cleanse every day with foods that cleanse your liver, your colon and blood. Find out what foods to avoid when detoxing and every day for health-promoting effects.