Just yesterday I was sitting in the Emergency Room (I am going to need to get a new car-- we'll leave it at that!) reading a magazine and discovered that the research has again moved in favor of Green Tea. The caffiene and the antioxident properties are supposed to help with energy and increasing metabolism which is key to better weight loss. I am excited about this becasue I always believed it could not be bad to help your heart and guard against cancer with a cup of green tea, but now I can also drink a bit more and perhaps speed up my weight loss.
After three years of being an office worker with a 50 mile commute, I needed to get outside and work off some of the weight I gained back. I have been riding my bicycle to work. It is a 7 mile trip and mostly on bike paths so the scenary is lovely. The weather has truely catered to me as well. Unlike so much of the US, northern Illinois is enjoying mild temps and sunny days. The storms we get have been wild, don't get me wrong, (my internet has been sporadic because of...
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You can make iced or hot tea with any combination of herbs. For 20 years I have been making herbal teas with rich flavors that keep you from noticing you are avoiding caffeine at the same time. Herbs are crisp and fresh in flavor when made into tea with a refreshing added benefit of many anti-oxidant properties as well. Here are a couple recipes to try. The second one uses green tea. I just saw on the news that Green Teas anti-oxidant properties are being touted again, so take this opportunity to see how flavorful it is as well and enjoy both benefits. ( Remember Green tea does have caffeine.)
Iced Mint Tea
4 or 5 tea bags
8 to 10 fresh apple mint or spearmint leaves (6-8 dried)
1 1/2 - 2 cups of sugar
Boiling water Pour boiling water over (about 2 quarts) the tea bags and mint leaves with sugar and steep 10 minutes. Then strain and add to a large pitcher 4 quarts that is half full of cold water. Press any extra goodness from tea bags and leaves and add to pitcher. Add ice and serve....
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