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Herbal tea is made from various extracts and has been known as a weight loss tea for thousands of years. Especially in China and Japan, though also in parts of India, this tea was sold to the privileged classes as slimming tea. It was priced exorbitantly then and was made of specialty extracts and mixed in proportions known only to a special group of people. These traditions were passed down through generations and teas for weight loss have become a very popular choice.

The most commonly used weight loss teas in modern times include green tea and Chinese diet tea. This has been recognized as an aid for losing weight for a long time. It is advised to drink a cup of tea with each meal in order to stimulate the metabolic process. In itself, tea contains very few calories (as low as 4 cal.) and it is best consumed with no additions to it. The caffeine that is present in tea propels the body functions to help with burning more calories. Tea also has polyphenols which help to burn fats and stimulate their digestion. Pu—erh and Oolong are two types of Chinese diet teas which are the most sought after for their quality and effectiveness.

Apart from the common usage, it is also beneficial in prolonging endurance during strenuous workouts. Most fitness experts suggest regular consumption of green tea to their trainees. The reason for this is that tea helps in increasing energy levels and thus the trainee can exercise for longer. It builds muscle and reduces the rate of consumption of carbohydrates thus allowing the consumer to exercise for a longer duration of time. The energy levels increase by almost 24% with regular usage. The more the exercise time, the more the calories burned.

Herbal tea consumption also helps in prevention of many diseases related to the heart and stomach. Another reason for this being a popular reason for weight reduction is because it has no side effects unless it is grossly over consumed.

The coconut got its name in Spanish and Portuguese origin. The three round indents found on the coconut were said to resemble a monkey’s face. The word “coco” means “monkey face”. But, unlike its name implies, the coconut is not a nut, it is actually the largest known seed.

At the start of the 20th century on the Nicobar Islands, whole coconuts were used as currency to make purchases and trades for goods.

When you open a coconut, there is an opaque, sweet liquid inside. This is the water of the coconut. Recently, coconut water has gained momentum as a popular sports drink. Its many nutritional benefits are recognized and touted. It is rich in electrolytes and not only helps to replenish one after exercise, but it can also boost the immune system, raise metabolism, fight viruses, promote weight loss, to name a few of its potential uses.

At present, development of coconut water products is underway and will soon hit the market. Large beverage companies are about to jump on the coconut water band wagon. However, it is important to drink coconut water in an undoctored state. It does not need any additives or preservatives. It is a wonder fluid on its own. When considering a coconut water product, choose one that is 100% pure.

Coconut water is not only one of nature’s best diet foods, but it has roots in medicine as well. Back in the 1940s it was used for emergency plasma transfusions on injured soldiers. In third world countries it has saved countless lives used as an IV solution. It has been deemed to contain more nutrient value than either milk or orange juice. It can actually be better for a baby than formula. It contains lauric acid, a substance that is found in human breast milk.

As one of nature’s best diet foods, coconut water contains less sodium, more potassium and higher levels of chloride than commercially prepared sports drinks.

Coconut water is delicious and healthful. It is a great addition to smoothies or wonderful on its own. It is truly nature’s healthy diet foods.

The delicious strawberry is the most popular type of berry in the world. There are actually more then 600 cultivars of strawberry in existence. Some are wild, some are domesticated and some are hybrids. The one that we see commonly in the supermarket are almost always hybrids. Besides its juicy sweet taste there are some amazing health benefits of juicing for strawberries nutrition.

Anti-Cancer Health Benefits of Strawberries
Strawberries are a great source of an antioxidant phytochemical called ellagic acid. Although research is limited with humans (but not obsolete) there has been a number of studies undertaken with animals and in test tubes that have all provided powerful evidence for the anti-cancer effects of ellagic acid. In fact the ellagic acid in strawberries benefits us in the fight against cancer in two ways. First of all, ellagic acid helps inhibit the growth of tumor cells by inhibiting carcinogenic chemicals that try to bind with our DNA. Second, the powerful antioxidant actions of ellagic acid prevents free radicals from damaging cells, such cell damage is a risk factor for cancer developing.

A prospective study conducted in Massachusetts is a strong case, and one of a very few studies, aimed at looking at a link between cancer and eating strawberries in humans. Researchers analyzed the diets of 1300 elderly people and found some pretty amazing results. Those that ate at least one strawberry per day were two thirds less likely to die of cancer than those who only ate one or no strawberries per week!

As free radical damage of our cells is now becoming a more and more well researched and accepted cause of cancer, then it is good to know that there are a variety of free radical fighting antioxidants in strawberries in addition to ellagic acid. These antioxidants include quercetin, ellagitannins, Kaempferol, anthocyanins and the famous vitamin C. A very impressive display of strawberry nutrition and the health benefits of juicing strawberries!

Heart Health Benefits of Strawberry
There are actually a number of important nutrients in strawberries that help protect us from developing the number one killer in the USA – heart disease. Strawberries are a rich source of vitamin C, one of the most powerful antioxidants for protecting LDL cholesterol from the oxidative damage inflicted by free radicals in the blood stream. This protection significantly helps us from developing arteriosclerosis, a condition that is the number one risk factor in the development of heart disease. If LDL cholesterol does become damaged by free radicals then it will attach to the artery wall and start forming into a plaque that hardens and narrows the artery walls – this is basically what arteriosclerosis is. Arteriosclerosis raises blood pressure and reduces blood flow to the heart which can result in angina and a possible heart attack.

Strawberries are also a good source of two minerals that are necessary for heart health – potassium and magnesium. Both these minerals are needed for the heart muscles and the muscles of our arteries to contract and relax in a healthy manner. This helps to maintain good blood pressure levels or lower blood pressure in those with hypertension. If potassium levels get too low in the body we are at risk of suffering a ‘low potassium heart attack’.

The high fiber content of strawberries is another ingredient in this fruit that helps with heart health. A high fiber diet rich in fruits and vegetables helps to lower cholesterol levels in the blood. Fiber actually binds with cholesterol in the intestines and excretes it out in our feces. If we don’t have enough fiber in our diet then some of this cholesterol will get absorbed into the bloodstream instead.

Although not as abundant as blueberries, blackberries and red/purple grapes in heart healthy anthocyanins, strawberries can still claim a fair content of these antioxidants. Anthocyanins help us fight heart disease in two ways. First, as antioxidants, anthocyanins protect the artery walls from free radical damage that can cause inflammation that can lead to arteriosclerosis. Second, and most surprisingly, anthocyanins help to improve the structural integrity of our artery walls by strengthening collagen. This also helps to reduce the risk of arteriosclerosis from developing!

Load up on Strawberry Nutrition By Making Strawberry Juice

A great way to increase the amount of the nutrition that strawberries have to offer is to make strawberry juice recipes. Please note that when making strawberry juice to achieve the juicing benefits of strawberries (or any juice for that matter!), the insoluble fiber content is sacrificed so that we can achieve an abundance of vitamins, minerals and antioxidants instead. As fiber is important in our diets we should always use juicer recipes in addition to eating fruits and vegetables.

Celery is often thought of as diet food but there are more celery health benefits than aiding in weight loss. Celery is a great source of some essential vitamins and minerals and also contains some powerful phytochemicals that have been shown to fight heart disease and cancer. So lets take a deeper look at celery nutritional information!

A Diet food
Celery, a famous diet food, really does aid in weight loss. One stalk of celery provides just 6 calories, so if we ate 5 stalks of celery we would only consume 30 calories! Celery is also a ‘negative calorie food’, this effectively means that the body actually uses more than 6 calories just to chew and digest one stalk of celery. Clearly this is a great benefit for trying to shift the extra pounds!

Vitamin Profile
Celery is an excellent source vitamins C and K with one cup providing 14% and 44% of the RDA (recommended daily value) respectively. Vitamin C is an essential member of the immune system that contributes to the production of more than half of the antibodies in our blood. These antibodies are especially potent at fighting off viruses such as colds, flu, ear infections and other kinds of infections. Vitamin K is needed for blood coagulation which helps to stop bleeding and aid in the healing of wounds.

Celery nutrition also provides a fair source of beta-carotene (pro-vitamin A) with one cup delivering about 3% of the RDA of this nutrient. Vitamin A is essential for the creation of skin cells and even a slight deficiency can result in dry flaky skin. Vitamin A is also a potent antioxidant that has been shown to help prevent us from developing lung cancer by protecting us from free radicals that we breathe in from pollution. One study found that smokers with the highest dietary intake of vitamin A are less likely to succumb to lung cancer than their counterparts who consume the least vitamin A.

Mineral Profile
Potassium, calcium and magnesium are three minerals that are found in good supply and add to the nutritional value of celery. Celery is therefore a good source of calcium for vegetarians and vegans. Additionally vitamin K also aids in the absorption of calcium into the bloodstream and celery being a great source of vitamin K increases the bio-availability of the calcium in celery.

Building Stronger Bones
Helping to build stronger bones is one of the health benefits of celery. Celery contains 2 nutrients that have been shown to improve the density and strength of bones and reduce our risk of developing osteoporosis – they are calcium and vitamin K. Calcium is an essential component of our bone structure and is of course famous for its role in bone health. Vitamin K is a less known contributor to building stronger bones but there is evidence for it. A 1998 Nurses Health Study discovered that women who eat lettuce (also a great source of vitamin K) every day are considerably less likely to fracture their hips than those who eat lettuce just once or less per week

Celery Health Benefits for the Heart
Celery contains a handful of nutrients that all help to lower blood pressure, a condition that is a risk factor for heart disease. Celery contains a unique phytochemical called phthalide that promotes the relaxing of the muscles that surround the arteries. This helps the arteries to expand more, allowing more blood flow and therefore reducing blood pressure. There is also more to phthalide, it also helps to reduce the production of stress hormones that can cause arteries to constrict and increase blood pressure. So that is two great ways that the phthalides help heal hypertension.

(Protection from heart disease is one of the fundamental health benefits of juicing celery, especially combining it to make green juice recipes)

The other nutrients found in celery that help protect us from heart health are the minerals potassium, calcium and magnesium. These three vitamin are all associated with aiding in the proper functioning of the muscle in the heart and the muscles of the arteries and therefore promoting health blood pressure levels.

Best wishes in your health and well-being.
Darren and Veronica Haynes

Many people consume wheat grass as a way to supplement their diet. It is chock full of vitamins, minerals, amino acids, enzymes and chlorophyll.

The wheat grass that is typically used for consumption is the young grass that grows from the common wheat plant. Some people find it more convenient and cost effective to make wheat grass juice at home. It can also be purchased from juice bars and frozen in health food stores. Organic wheatgrass powder supplements are also available and can be added to fruit juices or smoothies to make them more nutrient rich.

Agricultural chemist, Charles F. Schnabel discovered the use of wheat grass as a dietary supplement in the 1930s. He attempted to heal dying hens by providing them with freshly cut wheat grass. Amazingly, it worked! These hens quickly recovered and were then able to produce more eggs than the hens who were initially healthier. Schnabel provided the powdered form of wheat grass to his family and neighbors in order for them to supplement their diets.

Wheat grass must be consumed in its young state in order to take advantage of all of the nutrients it has to offer. Once it reaches its reproductive stage, vitamins, chlorophyll and protein quickly decline.

At home, it takes about 10 days to grow a tray of wheat grass. For therapeutic purposes, try consuming 2-4 ounces, 1-3 times each day. It may cause nausea if you eat a poor diet. If you examine the nutrient content of wheat grass, you will see that it can provide more phosphorus, vitamin E and protein than either spinach or broccoli.

Wheat grass is used for many purposes from heavy-metal detoxification to cancer prevention.

Back in the 1940s Schnabel claimed that 15 pounds of wheat grass is equal in overall nutritional value of 350 pounds of vegetables.

If you don’t like that taste of wheat grass, pill or powder form is available. The powder can be added to any juicing recipes or smoothies. Wheatgrass benefits the digestion and is nutrient rich. It is a great addition to any healthy diet.