Monday, July 27, 2015

Turmeric Tea



TURMERIC RECIPES

A recent study suggests that curcumin, a brain-boosting chemical in turmeric, could help slow the progression of Alzheimer's by helping hippocampus brain cells grow.


Iced Turmeric Tea


Ingredients

·         1/4 tsp ground turmeric
·         1/4 tsp ground ginger
·         Lemon juice

Directions

Stir ground turmeric and ground ginger into a cup of boiling water.

Cool and pour over ice. Turmeric may settle, just stir to mix.

Add lemon juice to taste.


Creamy Turmeric Tea

Ingredients
·         1 cup almond milk                                1/2 tsp turmeric
·         1 tsp cinnamon                                    1 tsp honey
·         1/4 tsp ginger

Directions

Heat the almond milk in a microwave, stir in the spices and drizzle the honey on top. Enjoy!
Turmeric Cocktail



Tea for Sinus Infections


1 teaspoon Turmeric

1-2 inches of raw Ginger

1 Tablespoon Lemon Juice

2 Cups of Water

Tuesday, February 10, 2015

Matcha Tea

Drinking Matcha tea is like a sense of summertime and Matcha Tea has so many health benefits, it helps boost your memory and concentration, increases metabolism ad well as detoxifies your body, but check out some of the other benefits of Matcha Tea.

BENEFITS OF MATCHA TEA

Matcha Tea is a green tea with vitamins A, B-complex, C, E, and K this  makes matcha  rich in catechin polyphenols - compounds with high antioxidant activity. All of these compounds offer protection against many kinds of cancer, help prevent cardiovascular disease and slow the aging process.

They also reduce harmful cholesterol in the blood, stabilize blood sugar levels, help reduce high blood pressure and enhance the resistance of the body to many toxins.




MATCHA  RECIPES

Matcha Latte

Serves: 1 latte
Ingredients
  • ½ - 1 teaspoon Aiya Cooking Grade Matcha
  • (or 1 tablespoon Aiya Matcha Zen Cafe Blend which is lightly sweetened)
  • ¼ cup hot water
  • ¼ cup warmed coconut milk
  • optional - sweetner of your choice, to taste
Instructions
  1. Sift your matcha so it is lump-free (optional - I skip this step when I'm too lazy )
  2. Spoon the matcha into a large mug. Add the hot water and coconut milk and whisk briskly, in an up and down motion, until frothy - about 30 seconds or so. (You can also use a small kitchen whisk if you don't have a matcha whisk).
  3. Taste and add additional water, coconut milk, and/or sweetener to your liking. (I added just a bit of honey).
Notes
I used light coconut milk, but you could use full fat coconut milk if you wanted a richer latte.

Matcha Smoothie


A Matcha Smoothie in the morning is a great way to start your day.

Ingredients
  • 1 1/2 cups unsweetened coconut water
  • 2 tbsp coconut shavings or coconut milk
  • 2 cups baby spinach
  • 1/2 frozen banana
  • 2 tsp matcha powder
  • 1 cup ice
Directions

1. Add ingredients into a blender and blend until smooth.

Matcha Chicken Tenders


Here is a healthy way to have chicken tenders, baking them and having a healthier breadcrumb mixture. Matcha is currently a super trendy ingredient, and for a good reason, it's high in antioxidants and calming properties. 

Ingredients
·        2 tbsp soy sauce
·        1/4 cup fresh-squeezed orange juice
·        1/2 tsp orange zest
·        1 tsp toasted sesame oil
·        1 tsp rice wine vinegar
·        1 tsp agave
·        1 1/2 cups breadcrumbs
·        1 teaspoon chia seeds
·        2 tsp matcha powder
·        1/2 cup flour
·        2 large eggs, beaten
·        1 lb chicken tenders

Directions
1. Preheat the oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

2. In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, orange juice, zest, sesame oil, rice vinegar, and agave to make the dipping sauce. Set aside to allow the flavors to marinate while you prepare the chicken.

3. In a pie plate or shallow bowl, mix together the breadcrumbs, chia seeds and matcha powder. In a separate shallow bowl, mix together the flour. Put the beaten eggs in a third shallow bowl. Working with one tender at a time, dredge the chicken in the seasoned flour, then the egg, followed by the matcha breadcrumbs. Place the tenders on the prepared baking sheet. Bake tenders for 10 minutes or until lightly golden and cooked through.

4. Serve with the dipping sauce on the side.



Friday, February 1, 2013

Benefits of Rooibos Tea

A naturally caffeine free herbal tea with a distinctive reddish color and a pleasantly sweet flavor that naturally contains antioxidants and naturally caffeine-free, Twinings African Rooibos Herbal Red Tea has a pleasantly sweet flavor.

Rooibos tea has a soothing effect on the skin, relieving itching and certain skin irritations like eczema, nappy rash and acne when directly applied to the affected area.

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Rooibos tea has anti-spasmodic properties, thus relieving stomach cramps and colic in infants. Rooibos tea also relieves stomach and in digestive problems like nausea, vomiting, heartburn, stomach ulcers and constipation.

Rooibos tea is also strongly recommended for people suffering from irritability, headaches, disturbed sleeping patterns, insomnia, nervous tension, mild depression or hypertension.

Mighty Leaf Tea for Summer
Iced Rooibos Tea for Strong, Youthful Nails


Rooibos contains a range of minerals, such as calcium and zinc, to help nails grow stronger and healthier.


Ingredients
Rooibos
Water/ice

Directions
Brew the rooibos tea as you normally would, then cool down over ice. Serve cold and enjoy.

Try drinking a cup of Rooibos tea right before bedtime. Rooibos teas, naturally caffeine-free, is an herbal infusion made from a South African bush. It’s loaded with antioxidants, and studies show it reduces tension, irritability and headaches – all key components linked to insomnia.

TEA RECIPE FOR the COMMON COLD

Monday, October 29, 2012

Benefits of White Tea

White tea is a great tasting tea and helps prevent the fat storage, to get the best results have 2 cups of White Tea at lunchtime. White tea is less processed than other forms of tea, therefore the polyphenols, a type of antioxidant, are extra potent. Research indicates that these benefits may protect against colon cancer, among other cancers. White tea's flavor ranges from delicate to bold.

White Tea to Prevent Colon Cancer
White tea is less processed than other forms of tea, therefore the polyphenols, a type of antioxidant, are extra potent. Research indicates that these benefits may protect against colon cancer, among other cancers. White tea’s flavor ranges from delicate to bold.

Pear-Infused White Tea
White tea contains antioxidants, including ECGC, that prevents new fat cells from forming and fights signs of aging, like wrinkles. Pears contain pectin, which lowers your blood sugar levels so your body has to work harder to get energy from fat stores.

Ingredients
2 whole pears, chopped
4 tbsp loose white tea or 12 white tea bags
3 cups water

Directions
Bring the water to a boil. Turn off the heat and let the tea and pear pieces soak in the boiling water for 5 minutes. Remove the tea bags or leaves and pour the concentrated tea into a jug. Fill the rest of the jug with cool water. Put the tea in the refrigerator for 2-3 hours to chill.

Wednesday, July 18, 2012

Fenugreek Tea


Fenugreek Tea Benefits


There are many health benefits of fenugreek herb tea, the tea regulates blood sugar levels by slowing the rate that sugar enters the body. Fenugreek is known for its ability to increase breast size and fullness by actually helping to grow breast tissue! A natural breast augmentation from a traditional herb

Fenugreek has strong laxative properties as it contains a high amount of mucilaginous fiber. This fiber swells after being mixed with fluids, but as the body is unable to digest it, it is dispelled from the colon taking with it any residual compacted waste.

Check out some of the products that include Fenugreek in them.

Removal of this waste from the body promotes weight loss, and as the digestive tract is cleansed it will function better for improved digestion. This is one of the reasons fenugreek is usually found in various detox teas and it even helps to reduce the symptoms of halitosis.

The tea has also known to increase breast milk in nursing women. It has been proven effective in increasing lactation for those who have a less-than-adequate supply for their newborns.

Fenugreek herbal tea has also been known to help with the symptoms of bronchitis and coughs, as it breaks up and removes excess mucus in the chest causing the problem.


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Fenugreek Tea Side Effects


Known side effects to using fenugreek tea include, diarrhea, bloating, or excessive gas, and with prolonged consumption the user may find their urine or sweat also starts to smell like maple syrup. 

As such, anyone using fenugreek supplements who are on medications for diabetes, cholesterol, hypoglycemia, or high blood pressure should first consult their medical practitioner, as the effectiveness of these medications may be increased.

Wednesday, July 11, 2012

Kukicha Tea

Kukicha Tea
Kukicha  tea has many healthy benefits which includes essential minerals such as copper, zinc, fluoride, manganese, selenium and copper. In addition, the tea also contains Niacin, vitamin C, amino acids, flavonoids and selenium. There are numerous health benefits to consuming drinking kukicha tea.

The best thing about kukicha tea is that it helps to maintain proper functioning of the kidneys and liver, two crucial body organs that aid the process of decontamination. Kukicha tea has natural ingredients that are proven to have detoxification activities and antioxidant properties. This helps your body remove unwanted by-products and harmful wastes, keeping you disease- free and healthy.

A warm, rounded and playful green tea from Japan. Kukicha is a blend of tea leaves and tea leaf stems. The lightness of the stems translates into the cup as a sweet, white sesame seed or chestnut note. Tender quality to the texture, like soft white rice. Very balanced and, for a Japanese tea, very low in astringency

It is a unique moisturizer prepared from natural green tea extracts, which is known to contain antioxidant properties that protect your skin from free radicals. Free radicals like, air pollution and sunlight can cause premature aged appearance and wrinkles among other unsightly facial features. Since there are various kinds of kukicha green tea moisturizers, you can choose lighter moisturizer if you have sensitive skin types.