Besides water, tea is by far the world’s most popular beverage. Tea drinking, a common ritual in many countries offering guests a welcome or an afternoon spot of relaxation, is also a good practice for your health. “Tea” tea (green, black, white and oolong—all from the same tropical Camellia sinensis plant) along with herbal teas come from plants, which contain powerful health boosting antioxidant compounds. Here’s a quick run down on tea types and benefits.
Besides water, tea is by far the world’s most popular beverage. Tea drinking, a common ritual in many countries offering guests a welcome or an afternoon spot of relaxation, is also a good practice for your health. “Tea” tea (green, black, white and oolong—all from the same tropical Camellia sinensis plant) along with herbal teas come from plants, which contain powerful health boosting antioxidant compounds. Here’s a quick run down on tea types and benefits.
Your digestive system has more going on inside of it than you may realize. There are literally trillions of bacteria that live mostly in the lower parts of your intestines—the colon. These bacteria establish a “city” of sorts with many different “neighborhoods” of friendly (healthy) and non–friendly (harmful) bacteria types. Your immune health depends upon the friendly bacteria out–numbering the non– friendly neighbors. Scientists view the intestinal track as the first line of defense against illness, so maintaining ample friendly bacteria ultimately keeps you well. Stress, poor sleep, sporadic eating or poor dietary choices can each disrupt the balance of friendly versus non–friendly bacteria. Take these simple steps to promote healthy bacteria in your intestines and a strong immune system.
Instead of starving yourself and biting off more than you can chew at the gym, embark on a different journey, one that changes your lifestyle and health for good. This straightforward three–week eating and fitness program, designed with busy people in mind, is more about making good–for–your–body decisions rather than punishing you with cutting calories and tough–to–do workouts.
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Feels like a touch of summer is here when you liven up a dish with fresh lemon juice or zest. Behind lemon’s tangy reputation is a wealth of health benefits, which just might have you enjoying a little “summer” all winter long.
Eating protein at every meal may be the key to weight control and improved benefits from your workout efforts. Protein powders, made from real foods like eggs, milk and beans, make for a convenient (and tasty) option to ensure your body gets what it needs.
Switching up ingredients not only is the “spice of life” but you may also gain some nutritional perks when you trade out a traditional ingredient for a potentially healthier alternative. Here are a few to get you started.
Each gorgeously hued carrot supplies different health-boosting properties. Red for lycopene, a potent cancer fighter, purple for anthocyanin that wards off inflammation and yellow xanthophyll, along with good ‘ol orange beta carotene, which supports eye health. A beautiful bargain for only 25 calories per carrot.
Butternut, acorn, spaghetti, delicata, turban and even pumpkin are just some of the many types of winter squash available in your produce section this time of year. While some of these squashes may look more like doorstops than good eats, in my opinion they are one of the most “perfect” gems in the produce aisle.