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All kinds of green and black tea, white tea, and oolong tea, originate from Camellia Sinensis from the Theaceae family. They belong to Southeast Asia but are nowadays cultivated worldwide in tropical regions. Green tea and Matcha are similarly derived from the Camellia Sinensis but differ in properties due to processing. The oxidation of tea leaves after plucking changes the antioxidants present and results in blackening. Green tea is plucked, steamed, and dried before the oxidation process. Green tea leaf is sold as tea bags. Matcha is crushed and sold as a powder. Though obtained from the same leaf, ... Read More

Everyone enjoys a good nightcap at the end of a tiring day to unwind and relax – get yourself into sleep mode before another hectic day tomorrow! But just because that drink makes you feel warm and cozy, doesn’t mean it won’t interrupt a good night’s rest. Curious to know which bedtime drinks are good for your healthy shut-eye and which aren’t? This article takes you through a comprehensive list of the bets and worst beverages you can consume before bedtime. *Disclaimer – Note that none of these remedies are medically proven or conclusively established. They may also not ... Read More

A plate with half fresh fruit or vegetables, a quarter lean protein, and a quarter of complete grains is the ideal supper that will keep your diet on course. Although fast meals are often inadequate for you, specific alternatives are better decisions. Numerous fast food chains, both in-store and online, provide their nutritional information. To make eating healthy simple, research the nutritional information for the menu items. Fast food businesses are developing healthier menu options for people who prefer to choose wholesome meals. While most fast food is made with inexpensive, harmful ingredients, many restaurants increasingly provide more nutritious ... Read More

For those who don't know, blood sugar is the amount of glucose present in the blood; it is a metabolic compound produced by the liver, muscle, and fat cells. Blood sugar serves as energy for cells in the body. One of our most common uses for blood sugar is to regulate appetite and maintain body weight by controlling insulin release from pancreatic beta cells. In healthy people without any diseases or health problems, the average blood sugar level should be between 70-120 mg/dL (milligrams per deciliter). When levels are between 140-200 mg/dL, we can say someone has hyperglycemia or ... Read More

Tea is a popular beverage consumed by more than 3 billion people across the world and is available in countless varieties. From green Tea to English breakfast, there is a flavor for everyone. But this wide variety of teas means there are also numerous ways to customize your favorite drink further. Consuming Tea has a direct effect on the heart. Tea consumption has an immediate impact on the functioning of the heart. The favorable effect that Tea has on cardiovascular function can be attributed to the fact that it has been consumed in China for thousands of years, dating ... Read More

Vitamin D is essential for the body since it helps various processes. It is common knowledge that it assists in developing healthy bones and teeth and maintaining the immune system's normal function. In addition, it helps keep people away from getting sick and is vital for overall health. But many adults and kids don't get enough vitamin D from the foods they eat, so it's often recommended that they take a supplement. This article will talk about the amount of vitamin D that adults, children, and women who are pregnant or breastfeeding are supposed to get every day. Recommended ... Read More

Yo-yo dieting is a big concern, and many people worldwide struggle daily. It is a diet plan where, with the help of increasing and decreasing weight, one can maintain the body. Temptation comes in all forms: at workplaces, school, and socially. It's not uncommon to be surrounded by friends or family members struggling with weight-related issues, especially if you're looking for inspiration rather than support. Most people who do a yo-yo diet eventually experience disordered eating symptoms such as anorexia and bulimia. Women are more likely to have these symptoms than men due to societal expectations that women should stay ... Read More

The Fruit Flush Diet is a three-day diet that helps eliminate waste from your body. Toxins formed in your body from consuming alcoholic beverages or processed junk can be removed with the help of this diet. The main aim of this diet is to make people eat foods like fruits and healthy vegetables in healthy quantities. The people who followed the diet have claimed that it helped them flush out the toxins from their bodies. The diet advises the follower to feed their system with fruits or vegetables every two hours. This diet claims that one can lose nine pounds ... Read More

It's no surprise that consuming tea is beneficial to your health. Tea has long been used in the medieval treatment and is seen as a panacea in several Asian nations. The advantages of consuming tea extend well above merely experiencing better while sick. Tea can help safeguard brain function, boost cardiac health, and help avoid some cancers. Here, we'll go over all the medical advantages of consuming tea so you can curl up with your favorite cup and slurp to your happiness. One of the most consumed beverages worldwide is tea. The two main categories of tea are ... Read More

Alcohol − temporary fun with permanent consequences. When you say no to your friend about the fifth glass, listen to it and stick to it. You are worthy enough to do so. Alcohol might solve many life problems, but none is permanent, and it’s likely the cause of most situations. “First you take a drink, then the drink takes a drink, then the drink takes you” these famous words by author F. Scott Fitzgerald in his world-renowned book The Great Gatsby perfectly hold the definition of how much alcohol can affect our livelihood. During this time, most people celebrate ... Read More