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Rooibos – Red, Red Tea
Always on the lookout for a new cup of tea to enjoy, I have recently taken to drinking a cup of rooibos, pronounced Roy-boss, after dinner. Also known as red tea or bush tea, rooibos hails from South Africa and is not really a "tea," but an herbal tisane. High in antioxidants this tisane is a great dessert substitute.
Fit Finding: Tea - Green, Black, White, Red or Herbal
Tea, ya know I love a good "cuppa." I am wondering if you do too? Earlier I told you about the free samples from Yogi tea, but I know there are so many teas out there that I have yet to try.
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Stained Teeth? Coffee Is Not the Only Culprit
We all want our teeth to be bright and white. There are so many whitening products and toothpastes on the shelves at my local drugstore. Dentists, for a pretty penny, professionally bleach stained and colored teeth.Fit Finding: Tea - Green, Black, White, Red or Herbal
Tea has been in the news a lot lately. But here's a new tid bit for you: To get the most health benefits from tea you need to drink it freshly brewed. Decaffeinated, bottled ready-to-drink tea preparations, and instant teas have less antioxidants.
Fit Finding Follow Up: Tea to Try
Tea was one of the trends YumSugar spotted at the Fancy Food Show. I was so inspired that I asked you all to Fit Find your favorite tea for me to try. Here's a few I think sound really tasty: Thanks:crispet1, scratch5, and DesignRchic for all of the suggestions.Summer Beverage Breakdown: Alcoholic Edition
When it's sunny and warm and you're craving a crisp, cold beverage, sometimes an iced coffee or fresh-squeezed tangerine juice just doesn't satisfy your thirst. Sometimes, you're in the mood for something with a little kick.
To see a breakdown of your favorite Summer alcoholic beverages keep reading
Two Popular Beverages Linked to Throat Cancer
A cup of hot tea can be soothing on a cold day, but a new study urges you to think about the temperature of your beverage before you start sipping. Drinking scalding hot tea that is greater than 158°F (70°C) has been shown to increase the risk of throat cancer. Participants in the study who made black tea and drank it two minutes after pouring were five times as likely to develop throat cancer as compared to those who let their tea sit for four or more minutes.
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In This Report- Highlights
- Introduction
- Carotenoids
- Phytochemicals
- Healthy Foods
- Dietary Health Benefits
- Resources
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- One study found that the risk of prostate cancer risk dropped as consumption of vegetables high in vitamin C, such as broccoli and bell peppers, rose.
- A diet high in cruciferous vegetables has been found to reduce the risk of kidney cancer; low consumption of cruciferous vegetables increases the risk.
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What's the Deal With Catechins?
I know the word catechins sounds like a furry underwater sea anemone, but it's actually a type of flavonoid, which are compounds known for their antioxidant properties. Soy products, wine, citrus fruits, and tea are great sources of flavonoids. They're big in the health world because they're believed to help lower cholesterol, prevent cataracts, and have anti-cancer abilities.
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