Showing posts with label Health Drink. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Health Drink. Show all posts

Sunday, October 3, 2010

White Tea and Its Health Benefits

There are just so many teas right now in the market. And i know that all of them has its own health benefits. Among all of this teas, my daughter fell in love with the green tea, I really do enjoy the original tea but she just love green tea. But she always ask me the difference of the green tea and the white tea. She tried the white tea and she said that she thinks that white tea is now her favorite, so, what exactly is white tea and its health benefits?

White tea gets its designation from the fine, silvery white hairs found in the unopened buds of the camellia sinensis plant. White tea leaves have a striking appearance.

Largely produced in China and deeply revered during the Song Dynasty that flourished from the 900s to the 1200s, white tea possesses a light, delicate, slightly sweet flavor that sharpens the senses without overwhelming the tongue. White tea may have lower levels of caffeine than green tea.

Some of white tea health benefits are as follows:


  • White Tea may help prevent heart ailments.
  • White Tea can fight stroke by reducing the accumulation of cholesterol in the bloodstream.
  • White Tea can lower blood pressure and improve the function of the arteries.
  • White Tea may help fight cancer by attacking the free radicals that inflict damage in the cellular level.
  • White Tea promotes strong bones.
  • White Tea contains high amounts of anti-bacterial and anti-viral agents thereby promoting general well-being.
  • White Tea promotes healthy teeth and gums.
  • White Tea helps in protecting the skin from damage and may even reverse some of the damage wrought by free radicals.
  • White Tea may reduce blood sugar and help alleviate the symptoms of diabetes.

We may all have different tastes when it comes to tea, but you could always try new ones and you might find it very beneficial to you.

Tuesday, January 26, 2010

Our Favorite Drinks and there Health Benefits


Based on research studies, even the most delicious drinks such as milkshakes, red wine and beer has good health benefits. Such as preventing certain cancers, strengthening the immune system and give us that healthy glow. And there's a lot more in the lists, grab a glass and try it.


  • Tomato juice- It reduces the bad cholesterol in our body. Based on research, Volunteer drinkers who took 13 1/2 ounces of it with 1 serving of ketchup everyday, dropped 13% of LDL cholesterol, in just 3 weeks.This is based from a research studies of Finland University of Oulu. Scientific researchers said that combinations of antioxidants form tomatoes, including Lycopene, beta carotene and gamma-carotene is one way of lowering cholesterol.

  • Lemonade- A glass of lemonade can prevents us from having cancer of the mouth, and larynx. Antioxidants from citrus fruits. Lemons, limes and oranges lessen the production of enzymes that can cause tumor and strengthens the immune system.

  • Red wine- Researcher Tony Brook of University of New York compared the drinking habits of red and white wine drinks and discovered something different. 68 % of people that has no cancer belongs to the red wine drinkers. Red and white wine differs in many things. Red wine has more resveratrol - a natural compound that is known to have cancer-fighting powers.

  • Green tea- Green tea definitely reduces the risk of certain cancers. It fights bad cholesterol and infections. Studies says that it also prevents Parkinson's disease. The central nervous system disorder that has no proven cure.

  • Milk shakes- Whenever you drink milkshakes, it makes you think that you're still young. It is rich in Vitamin D because it's dairy based, that slows down the aging process and reduce swelling. American and British researchers found out that women who are milk shake drinkers are biologically younger than non drinkers with the same age.

  • Beer- you heard it right. This drink helps us from getting Alzheimer's. Beer is rich in Silicon. An element that fights neurotoxins that cause Alzheimer's. It also helps us avoid osteoporosis, It's surprising to know that silicon in beer is much better than calcium, Making our bones stronger and healthier. Based on research studies, It was proven that a glass of beer a day is enough. Do not exceed from the said amount, we all know what can happen to us with too much beer. Be smart when drinking.

Whats have you drink lately?

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