Archive for November, 2009
Healthy And Lean With Green Tea
Green tea has been enjoyed for centuries in formal Chinese tea ceremonies. It has long been believed to relieve headaches and body aches, increase energy, prevent disease and aid digestion.
Although many tests have been inconclusive and others are still under way, some of the health claims by green tea proponents are:
Longer life
Weight loss
Increased ability to survive after a heart attack
Antioxidants to combat free radicals
Cavity fighting
Higher metabolism, more calories burned
Cancer prevention
Lower cholesterol
Detoxification of blood
Liver function support
Bone density maintenance
Reduced inflammation
Alzheimer’s prevention and treatment
Lower risk of diabetes and heart disease
Green tea contains a group of polyphenols known as catechins. The most studied and effective compound is epigallocatechin gallate, better known as EGCG. A growing number of published scientific studies propose that it does protect against cancer and heart disease and aid weight control. It is used as a fat loss aid used in some dietary supplements.
The side effects of green tea are few and mild. They are mainly due to the caffeine content, which the Buddhist monks of the 8th century discovered helped keep them awake during long meditation sessions. Actually, green tea has just enough caffeine to give you a lift, but not enough to cause nervous jitters. It would take four cups to equal the amount of caffeine in just one cup of brewed coffee. There are 8 to 20 mg. of caffeine in green tea, compared to 40 to 60 mg. in black tea and 90 to 150 mg. in coffee. The best known effects of caffeine include increased intellectual activity, improved reading speed, more energy, increased heartbeat, improved alertness, quicker reaction times and a brighter mood. Too much caffeine, on the downside, can cause insomnia, headaches, irritability and muscle tension.
Because of the caffeine content, there are some possible drug interactions. If you are taking any medicines with the ingredients codeine, ephedrine, psedoephrine, theophylline, atropine, aminophylline or warfarin you should consult with your physician and pharmacist before taking green tea products.
Green tea is available in tea bags, loose leaves, and prebrewed in bottles. It is available in caffeinated and decaffeinated varieties. There is also a product called Matcha, which is made of powdered tea leaves that are simply mixed into hot water. If you are not a fan of the flavor, it can also be found in tea blend sodas and fruit juice beverages, tablets, extracts, nutrition bars and liqueur.
Green tea contains zero calories. Just substituting it for higher calorie beverages, particularly soda, will help you reduce your overall calorie intake and help you feel full and more energetic. While nobody knows exactly how much of the active ingredient, EGCG, is necessary, most researchers agree that to reap the benefits, just three to four cups a day are all that are needed.
Terry Gates
http://www.articlesbase.com/health-articles/healthy-and-lean-with-green-tea-59135.html
The Coffee Beverage Evolution
Coffee was so simple back in the day. You either wanted leaded (with caffeine) or unleaded (without caffeine). Today when you walk into a café, choosing a coffee beverage can be perplexing. Knowing a bit of history on coffee and the options that are out there can help you get the coffee that is right for you. Some of your choices may be: an Espresso, a Latte, Mocha, an Iced coffee, or a Cappuccino. Almost all gas stations and convenience stores offer cappuccinos and gourmet coffees with a variety of flavored creamers as well.
The coffee beverage was first introduced to the world in 1000A.D. but the first coffee shop didn’t open until the year 1475 in Turkey. It wasn’t until the year1601 that coffee finally made it to North America. In the year 1668 the coffee beverage become New York’s favorite breakfast beverage in place of beer and is now know around the world as a breakfast drink that can be enjoyed at any time of the day.
Many Different Options
There are many options available regarding the best way to make a good cup of Joe. You can buy coffee beans and grind them yourself or you can but them packaged already ground for you. The coffee beverage is also available in single packs much like tea bags, so one can enjoy just a single cup of the freshly brewed eye opener, instead of brewing an entire pot. And for those who don’t want to wait for the coffee beverage to brew, there are instant granules. This takes the guesswork out of making coffee and you can go as strong or as weak as you want to go. There are also powdered versions of cappuccinos as well.
There can be a few factors to consider when choosing the best coffee. Depending on your mood, the time of day and where you are will help you get your coffee fix. If your in a hurry and don’t have time to stop in a gourmet coffee shop then you might want to go to a drive thru. There you will get the tried and true coffee beverage. There are some coffees that are great for relaxing after a meal when you are kicking back with family and friends and there are some coffees that go best with desert. No matter what coffee beverage you choose, you are sure to get a delicious treat for your taste buds.
Masni Rizal Mansor
http://www.articlesbase.com/health-articles/the-coffee-beverage-evolution-99018.html
where can i get a vanilla coffee from?
I live in Wakefield, West Yorkshire, UK. Looking for a store or online.
Well all you have to do is buy normal coffee and then you get vanilla mix for it and add as much as you want that is what most people I know does. Unless you dont have any vanilla mix where you live.
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What’s really in Dunkin Donuts french vanilla coffee?
Every time I drink DD coffee, I get the worst farts. Smelly is not the word. I mean flat out methane flatulence. And I only experience this from DD. Do you think they put something in the French Vanilla?
Tooooooooooo Much info. Perhaps the answer is Don’t drink it?
Perhaps it’s the vanilla extract recipe that DD use.