green tea

What’s green tea benefits?

Are you aware of how can green tea improve your health?  Many studies have shown reduced risk for several cancers, including, skin, breast, lung, colon, esophageal, and bladder and also heart disease which is associate with regular consuming green tea. The antioxidants in green and black teas are called catechins which are more powerful than vitamins C and E. They can help block the oxidation of LDL  cholesterol, increase HDL  cholesterol and improve artery function.

Have you ever taste green tea?

Some people don’t like its taste but if you can try it differently, maybe you would love it!  Especially while you are aware of its benefits such as weight loss, preventing cancer and heart disease and much more. Try Matcha DNA™ tea which can been made as delicious tea, Lattes, Smothies, Baking or used in food like green tea ice cream and cooking.

“Here’s a list of some of its amazing benefits which mentioned in http://www.lifehack.org:

1. Weight Loss. Green tea increases the metabolism. The polyphenol found in green tea works to intensify levels of fat oxidation and the rate at which your body turns food into calories.
2. Diabetes. Green tea apparently helps regulate glucose levels slowing the rise of blood sugar after eating. This can prevent high insulin spikes and resulting fat storage.
3. Heart Disease. Scientists think, green tea works on the lining of blood vessels, helping keep them stay relaxed and better able to withstand changes in blood pressure. It may also protect against the formation of clots, which are the primary cause of heart attacks.
4. Esophageal Cancer. It can reduce the risk of esophageal cancer, but it is also widely thought to kill cancer cells in general without damaging the healthy tissue around them.
5. Cholesterol. Green tea reduces bad cholesterol in the blood and improves the ratio of good cholesterol to bad cholesterol.
6. Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s. It is said to delay the deterioration caused by Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s. Studies carried out on mice showed that green tea protected brain cells from dying and restored damaged brain cells.
7. Tooth Decay. Studies suggests that the chemical antioxidant “catechin” in tea can destroy bacteria and viruses that cause throat infections, dental caries and other dental conditions
8. Blood Pressure. Regular consumption of green tea is thought to reduce the risk of high blood pressure.
9. Depression. Theanine is an amino acid naturally found in tea leaves. It is this substance that is thought to provide a relaxing and tranquilizing effect and be a great benefit to tea drinkers.
10. Anti-viral and Anti-bacterial. Tea catechins are strong antibacterial and antiviral agents which make them effective for treating everything from influenza to cancer. In some studies green tea has been shown to inhibit the spread of many diseases.
11. Skincare. Green tea can apparently also help with wrinkles and the signs of aging, This is because of their antioxidant and anti-inflammatory activities. Both animal and human studies have demonstrated that green tea applied topically can reduce sun damage.”

Fruit vinegars, Amazing flavors!

Have you ever taste fruit vinegars?
I have just surprised with eleven different flavors which Mangé’s fresh fruit vinegars offers.
Blackberry, Blood Orange, Cherry, Fig, Green Apple, Mango, Passion Fruit, Pear, Raspberry, Red Pepper and White Peach vinegars!
A very nice variety of vinegars with good quality and amazing taste!

OMG!
You can definitely taste the difference between all those amazing flavors.
I tried white peach as my summery salad dressing and it taste great and added value. <3 it!

Day by Day Beauty’s Exclusive Vitamin C Serum

How does Vitamin C Serum works?

Day by Day Beauty’s Exclusive Vitamin C Serum includes Vitamin E & Hyaluronic Acid too.
Vitamin E has been proven to boost skin’s UV defense, while  Vitamin C helps smooth and firm skin and fade brown spots by inhibiting the free radicals, while Hyaluronic acid which is able to absorb up to 1000 times its own weight in water and responsible for keeping our skin plump, smooth and supple can  protect your skin from free radicals caused by sun damage. So, it is a great combination to reduce appearance of fine lines, wrinkles & other signs of aging.

What about Day by Day Beauty’s Exclusive Vitamin C Serum!

I like its package, since its cobalt blue bottle minimizes light exposure and also pump applicator is nice and easy to pump without lets air exposure.

It is not greasy at all and it absorbs very fast.
As a result, it brightened my skin tone after two weeks!
I’m excited to see its long term results!

Rainbow Bandz Loom

My most favorite hobby is hand crafting since I was just a kid until now! Maybe my skills grow as time flies but I have never lost my interests. I learned a lots of crafts but one of the, favorite is making interesting stuff by using a hook and colorful string.

I have recently make some interesting bracelet with some latex colorful rubber bands. It is very fun and very fantastic experience which would be very great especially for kids and teenagers. It’s fun and it potentially boost some worthwhile skills in kids and impart some growth and development benefits. Instead of giving kids instant bracelets, it will be more beneficial to teach them important skills like focusing on tasks and following directions. Planning and deciding color combinations and patterns can further stimulate the brain creativity among children.

Rainbow bandz loom refill pack is 5400 high quality, durable and super elastic in 9 fantastic color that do not easily break. It is perfect to make a lots of colorful bracelets. 

Green Coffee Bean Extract

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I've  heard a lots about losing weight with "Green Coffee Bean Extract" lately. Many celebrities burn fats with these magical pills. As a nutritionist, I want to make sure what is the mechanism and then I can try it with peace of mind. So, I searched and read some articles about it. In fact, it's a simple scientific fact which is related to its main key ingredient. The key ingredient for weight loss in Green Coffee Bean Extract is called chlorogenic acid. Chlorogenic acids works by inhibiting the release of glucose into the body, while at the same time boosting the metabolism and burning fat in the liver. These two mechanisms work together to inhibit the absorption of fat and eliminate weight gain.

Sounds great!

But it is not the all?

Chlorogenic Acid, which is an especially strong antioxidant. Antioxidants act as sponges that stop and sop up free radicals within the body, preventing them from causing oxidative damage.

It's like a dream! Taking only one pill everyday and lose more than one pound a week!

Simple enough! So, try it!

organic green cardamom

Everybody knows that cardamom is considered one of the most valuable spices in the world due to its rich aroma and therapeutic properties. Cardamom is not just a regular spices which adds a great taste to foods, cookies and of course tea, it is also medicinal. It helps losing weight, relieving digestive problems and much more!

I would love to start my day with a cup of hot black tea. It feels great and makes me awake! But it would be fantastic when I can start my day with a cup of hot black tea which is enriched by aroma cardamom especially when it is an organic green cardamom.
I wish you could taste tea or any food or cookies with “Jiva organic green cardamom”.
It tastes totally amazing!
It has phenomenal aroma!
And I am sure, you gonna love it, just like me!
Do you want to know more about cardamom’s benefits?

1. Digestion – Cardamom is related to ginger and can be used in much the same way to counteract digestive problems. Use it to combat nausea, acidity, bloating, gas, heartburn, loss of appetite, constipation, and much more.
2. Detoxify – This spice helps the body eliminate waste through the kidneys.
3. Halitosis – In India they chew cardamom after meals or whenever they need to freshen their breath.
4. Diuretic – Part of the reason cardamom is such a good detoxifier is thanks to the diuretic properties. It helps clean out the urinary tract, bladder, and kidneys, removing waste, salt, excess water, toxins, and combating infections too.
5. Depression – The science behind the antidepressant qualities of cardamom hasn’t been studied yet, but Ayurvedic medicine swears by the tea as a means to fight depression.
6. Oral Health – Apart from helping with bad breath, cardamom is used for mouth ulcers and infections of the mouth and throat.
7. Cold and Flu – This pungent spice may help prevent and relieve cold and flu symptoms. It’s also used for bronchitis and coughs.
8. Cancer – Animal studies are showing promise that cardamom protects against, inhibits growth, and even kills some cancers.
9. Blood Pressure – As a diuretic and fiber rich spice, cardamom significantly lowers blood pressure.
10. Blood Clots – Cardamom prevents dangerous blood clots by preventing platelet aggregation and the sticking to the artery walls.
11. Antioxidant – Many of the vitamins, phytonutrients, and essential oils in cardamom act as antioxidants, cleaning up free radicals and resisting cellular aging.
12. Pathogens – The volatile essential oils in cardamom inhibit the growth of viruses, bacteria, fungus, and mold.
13. Anti-inflammatory – Like ginger and turmeric, its relatives, cardamom has some anti-inflammatory properties that limit pain and swelling, especially in mucus membranes, the mouth, and throat.
14. Hiccups – Cardamom is an anti-spasmodic that can help get rid of hiccups. This also applies to other involuntary muscle spasms, like stomach and intestinal cramps.
15. Aphrodisiac – Traditional medicine lists cardamom as a powerful aphrodisiac that can help with erectile dysfunction and impotence.”

Source: http://www.sunwarrior.com/news/15-health-benefits-of-cardamom/

Jiva Organic Green Cardamom