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Showing posts with label green tea. Show all posts
Showing posts with label green tea. Show all posts

Sunday, August 4, 2013

Cheap tea can be dangerous

Positive properties of tea are not one or two. Green tea is known for its antioxidant and the chamomile tea cure throat. The useful drink have many varieties that are suitable for the treatment of various health problems. As with many foods and beverages, however, the low quality of the product can take its effectiveness, and in some cases even make it dangerous for human health. According to new research cheap tea can be harmful to health.

It was found that many brands of teas available in shops and supermarkets contain potentially dangerous levels of fluoride - a mineral that can seriously damage the bones. All tests carried out indicate high levels of the substance in the tea. Scientists warn that only four cups of tea a day can generate alarming levels of fluoride.


It is believed that the poor quality of some teas is due to the fact that they are made from large sheets of the plant. That is where there are accumulated higher levels of the dangerous mineral. Damage to health can be even greater if a person consumes the tea in the morning on an empty stomach. Scientists insist the levels of fluoride to be mentioned on the boxes and packets of tea, along with information about their nutritional value, says the Daily Mail newspaper.

In some brands of green tea are registered the highest levels of the hazardous mineral. According to researchers fluoride is essential for the health of bones and teeth. It is also found that a significant dose of the substance can be unpleasant staining teeth. Fluoride can also cause skeletal fluorosis - painful and debilitating bone calcification. Harmful mineral also contains the wine, seafood and toothpaste.

Friday, March 15, 2013

GREEN TEA

Green tea is a refreshing drink and a source of extremely healing nutrients.

The drink has a crisp, slightly tart taste. Source of polyphenols that neutralize harmful free radicals that attack healthy cells. Catechins (polyphenol type) have a protective effect against carcinogenic substances

Green tea has anti-inflammatory effect can prevent sudden attacks of allergic conditions such as asthma. It lowers blood pressure and cholesterol and prevent hardening of the arteries, reducing the risk of heart disease and stroke. Antibacterial properties reduce tooth decay and inflammation of the gums.
 Benefits of consuming green tea:
  1. Acts as an antioxidant. 
  2. Burn fat and increase endurance during training. 
  3. Prolongs life. 
  4. Prevents cancer. 
  5. Stimulates brain activity. Used in anti-stress therapies.  
  6. Rejuvenates the body and prevents heart attack. 
  7. Improves heart function. 
  8. Reduces high blood pressure. 
  9. Prevent and cure diabetes. 
  10. Treats inflammation. 
  11. Protects the lung in smokers. 
  12. Protects the liver from alcohol.  
  13. Prevents tooth decay and bad breath. 
  14. Builds bones. 
  15. Strengthens the immune system. Prevent the flu and colds. 
  16. Dehydrated skin.

Tuesday, March 12, 2013

Beverages for weight loss

  Ice cold water
It will burn extra calories to your diet - between 250 and 500, if you drink 8 to 10 glasses of cold water a day. Your body will burn calories to heat the cold water drunk by your body. German researchers have found from studies that approximately 2 additional cups of cold water to the required amount daily can boost metabolism by 30%.

 Diuretic drinks
They released fluid from the body and cleanse your body of toxins. But do not go overboard with them, not to become dehydrated. And remember that they are in addition to required at least a half liter - two water per day.

 Skim milk Milk is rich in calcium, which promotes weight loss by disrupting fat cells. This does not mean you should eat or drink around a gallon of milk a day, but adding it in moderate amounts in the diet will double fat loss. Different studies say different percentages of fat loss from the skim milk from 30% to 70% if you include 3-4 servings a day. 
 Green tea
Studies have shown that you can lose about 35% - 43% more fat per day if you drink 3 to 5 cups of green tea. 

 Vegetable juice
Drinking a glass of vegetable juice before meals can reduce up to 135 calories - less to your diet. This is proven by a study at a state university in the U.S..

 Whey Protein
Whey protein suppresses appetite and reduces hunger by charging the body with nutrients. In a recent study has found that people who drink whey or casein protein allowed peacefully after 90 minutes to eat what they want. But, in general, protein drinks satiates and these people eat - low in quantity.

 Coconut water
Coconut water contains more electrolytes than most fruit juices and energy drinks and no extra sugar and artificial sweeteners.
It naturally speeds up your metabolism and gives you more energy so you can train more - longer and with more intensity.