Detox diet regimens vary, but they all have a single objective in mind, and that is to help you with your digestion and your health. By cleaning out your digestive tract, not only will you have a much easier time with your digestion, you will also be much healthier due to the removal of all toxins.
Some detox diets will focus on raw foods (excluding meat of course), while others concentrate on liquids such as green tea. Making vegetable drinks through the use of blenders to emulsify vegetables, for example, is a popular type of detox diet. With the help of a juicer, you are able to remove the pulp from the fruit or vegetables and make a drink out of it. This juice contains only pure nutrition without toxins, and contrasts the ones which you get from the store, which have a significant amount of preservatives and additives in them.
Raw foods, according to detox diet proponents, are also good for digestion because they contain enzymes that aid in the digestion of food. And since they are so easily digested, they afford the body the times it needs to undergo a period of cleansing and healing with the help of the vital elements and nutrients which you have ingested from the diet. Nuts, grains, fruits and vegetables are good examples of raw foods which you can try.
In addition to food, detox diet also encourage fasting, such as water fasting. In this regimen, the digestive tract is given some time to “rest” by receiving nothing but water. Take note however, that this fast only lasts for two days and should be performed in conjunction with a lot rest. After the two days are over, solid foods may be introduced again, but only those which are easily digested, like raw vegetables.
In addition to the diets themselves, there are also plenty of commercial products that you can use to detoxify your body to make your digestion and immune system work properly. Caution should be practiced however, as these products may also flush out needed nutrition from your body. In other cases, the toxins are stirred up or are not removed fast enough, thus leading to sickness. So if you’re planning to work with commercial cleansing to aid your detox diet, be sure to have an informative discussion with your health care provider first.
Pick a detox diet that works to help the immune system function properly. It’s a great way to become more focused and energetic, while at the same time, staying fit and healthy.
Saturday, January 10, 2009
Sunday, November 2, 2008
Green Tea and Diabetes
Ever heard of diabetes and its frightening effects? Diabetes is one of the leading human killers nowadays. Over 20 million people suffer from diabetes, and nearly one third of them are not aware of it. Many try out different medication including green tea consumption. But could the benefits of green tea help fight diabetes away? Diabetes is a disease in which the body does not properly produce nor use insulin, the hormone that converts sugar and other food into energy. Even doctors do not really know the cause of diabetes, but we do know that people who are obese and without regular exercise are at a much greater risk of developing Type II diabetes.
Complications from diabetes include blindness, cataracts, kidney problems, heart disease, stroke, nerve damage and foot and skin problems. Once you have developed the disease, you must simply work to control your blood sugar levels for the rest of your life. Research that has been performed in the last few years came up with a discovery of the benefits of green tea including the natural regulation of blood sugar levels. Green tea is full of anti-oxidants that fight the free radicals our body creates each day during the digestive process, thus preventing certain diseases to develop.
One study reported by the UK Tea Council found a direct relationship between anti-oxidant activity in the body and the consumption of green tea. Because of the health benefits of green tea, as much as a 24% decrease in the activity of erythrocyte membranes that contribute to heart disease were noted. This is very important because 3 of 5 diabetics will suffer a heart attack.Other studies have shown that tea had a significant effect on the blood glucose levels of diabetic mice. When the mice were given tea, their blood sugar levels stayed consistent and did not rise above normal levels. Another study showed that green tea consumption of less than 5 cups per day may have the power to reduce blood sugar levels enough to reduce the complications of diabetes.
There are still more studies that need to be conducted before we fully understand what green tea can do for diabetic people and how it exactly works. Although that is the case, there is no denying that the benefits of green tea can really help in controlling diabetes. You can add tea to your diet because it is healthy and has no side effects. So, whether your prefer your green tea to be hot or cold, with milk or without, start drinking it today. Let the benefits of green tea helps you fight diabetes away!
Complications from diabetes include blindness, cataracts, kidney problems, heart disease, stroke, nerve damage and foot and skin problems. Once you have developed the disease, you must simply work to control your blood sugar levels for the rest of your life. Research that has been performed in the last few years came up with a discovery of the benefits of green tea including the natural regulation of blood sugar levels. Green tea is full of anti-oxidants that fight the free radicals our body creates each day during the digestive process, thus preventing certain diseases to develop.
One study reported by the UK Tea Council found a direct relationship between anti-oxidant activity in the body and the consumption of green tea. Because of the health benefits of green tea, as much as a 24% decrease in the activity of erythrocyte membranes that contribute to heart disease were noted. This is very important because 3 of 5 diabetics will suffer a heart attack.Other studies have shown that tea had a significant effect on the blood glucose levels of diabetic mice. When the mice were given tea, their blood sugar levels stayed consistent and did not rise above normal levels. Another study showed that green tea consumption of less than 5 cups per day may have the power to reduce blood sugar levels enough to reduce the complications of diabetes.
There are still more studies that need to be conducted before we fully understand what green tea can do for diabetic people and how it exactly works. Although that is the case, there is no denying that the benefits of green tea can really help in controlling diabetes. You can add tea to your diet because it is healthy and has no side effects. So, whether your prefer your green tea to be hot or cold, with milk or without, start drinking it today. Let the benefits of green tea helps you fight diabetes away!
Friday, August 29, 2008
Jamaican Blue Mountain Coffee - Healthy Coffee Research Part 2
From the wonderful island nation of Jamaica, there lies the 7, 500 feet Blue Mountain. The Blue Mountain is located between Kingston (south) and Port Maria (North). These three mountains are the highest peaks in the Caribbean. That's why; the climate is cool and the soil is abundantly rich. For this reason, the Blue Mountain is also the ideal home of Jamaican Blue Mountain Coffee.
Jamaican Blue Mountain Coffee: The Introduction
Jamaican Blue Mountain Coffee is one of the most desired cup of coffe in the world. In fact, many people want to taste the delight of this Blue Mountain due to its mild flavor. That means, the flavor is not too strong and this is probably the reason why its beans are also used for Tia Maria Coffee Liqueur (an alcoholic drink).
What's great about this stuff is; the Coffee Industry Board of Jamaica is really the one who guards the coffee farm during the cultivation period. Based on a source, there are three types of coffee plants in the Jamaica Mountains. Those plants that are cultivated at elevations between 3,000-5,500 feet are called Jamaica Blue Mountain while those that grown at 1,500-3,000 feet elevations are known as Jamaican High Mountain. Jamaica Supreme is the plant that is located below 1,500 foot elevation.
The Screening Theory and the Rate of Blue Mountain
It was believed that the higher the altitude, the better-tasting cup of coffee is produced. Indeed, “various dimensions are used to sort the beans by size.” But due to small geographical location, the supply of Blue Mountain Coffee is still limited. That's why; it remains very expensive. On the average, it's $26 - $40 to a pound. In eBay, a 16oz of Blue Mountain Coffee beans costs $39.95 but it’s good for fifty cups already. Even if it’s expensive, I think it's really worth the price.
Jamaican Blue Mountain Coffee: The Introduction
Jamaican Blue Mountain Coffee is one of the most desired cup of coffe in the world. In fact, many people want to taste the delight of this Blue Mountain due to its mild flavor. That means, the flavor is not too strong and this is probably the reason why its beans are also used for Tia Maria Coffee Liqueur (an alcoholic drink).
What's great about this stuff is; the Coffee Industry Board of Jamaica is really the one who guards the coffee farm during the cultivation period. Based on a source, there are three types of coffee plants in the Jamaica Mountains. Those plants that are cultivated at elevations between 3,000-5,500 feet are called Jamaica Blue Mountain while those that grown at 1,500-3,000 feet elevations are known as Jamaican High Mountain. Jamaica Supreme is the plant that is located below 1,500 foot elevation.
The Screening Theory and the Rate of Blue Mountain
It was believed that the higher the altitude, the better-tasting cup of coffee is produced. Indeed, “various dimensions are used to sort the beans by size.” But due to small geographical location, the supply of Blue Mountain Coffee is still limited. That's why; it remains very expensive. On the average, it's $26 - $40 to a pound. In eBay, a 16oz of Blue Mountain Coffee beans costs $39.95 but it’s good for fifty cups already. Even if it’s expensive, I think it's really worth the price.
Wednesday, August 20, 2008
Hawaiian Kona Coffee - Healthy Coffee Research Part 1
While watching the newest coffee ad on TV, I had this sudden surge of interest to make a research on most popular cup of coffee in the world. I am aware that there are many delicious types of coffee beans in the world. I found out three of the best coffee in the world: Hawaiian Kona Coffee, Jamaican Blue Mountain Coffee and Kopi Luwak.
Hawaiian Kona Coffee came from the well-cultivated slopes of Mount Hualalai and Mauna Loa in the North and South Kona Districts of the Big Island of Hawaii. During the nineteenth century, Samuel Reverend Ruggles introduced this crop to the tropical region of Kona before it became a huge item in the coffee world market on 1899. Recently, there are at least six hundred farms of Kona Coffee worldwide and an average Kona farm has an area of five acres or 20,000m².
There are two types of Hawaiian Kona Coffee. According to Wikipedia, the Type 1 refers to the two beans per cherry and one surface is flat surface while the other side is oval. Examples of these are: Kona Extra Fancy, Kona Fancy, Kona Number 1 and Kona Prime. The Type 2 Kona bean has a round shape per cherry or also called as peaberry. Examples of this coffee types type are: Peaberry Number 1 and Peaberry Prime.
When the Kona plant grows, it produces small white flowers that cover its tree. These white flowers are called as Kona Snow. Truth is, the Kona plant will start to bloom during February and March. The green berries will appear in April and in late August, the red fruit or “the cherry” will be fully developed and ready for harvesting. For the record, a Kona Tree can produce 20-30 pounds of cherry.
The Fermentation Period of Hawaiian Kona
The process of fermentation largely depend on the temperature, usually twelve hours if the elevation is low and if the elevation is high, the fermentation process will take twenty-four hours. Drying the Kona coffee beans will take seven to fourteen days and the optimal moisture level must be between ten to thirteen percent. In fact, one pound of roasted Kona coffee requires seven to nine pounds of cherry and by the way, a hundred pounds of cherry can yield at least twelve pounds of roasted coffee.
Hawaiian Kona Coffee came from the well-cultivated slopes of Mount Hualalai and Mauna Loa in the North and South Kona Districts of the Big Island of Hawaii. During the nineteenth century, Samuel Reverend Ruggles introduced this crop to the tropical region of Kona before it became a huge item in the coffee world market on 1899. Recently, there are at least six hundred farms of Kona Coffee worldwide and an average Kona farm has an area of five acres or 20,000m².
There are two types of Hawaiian Kona Coffee. According to Wikipedia, the Type 1 refers to the two beans per cherry and one surface is flat surface while the other side is oval. Examples of these are: Kona Extra Fancy, Kona Fancy, Kona Number 1 and Kona Prime. The Type 2 Kona bean has a round shape per cherry or also called as peaberry. Examples of this coffee types type are: Peaberry Number 1 and Peaberry Prime.
When the Kona plant grows, it produces small white flowers that cover its tree. These white flowers are called as Kona Snow. Truth is, the Kona plant will start to bloom during February and March. The green berries will appear in April and in late August, the red fruit or “the cherry” will be fully developed and ready for harvesting. For the record, a Kona Tree can produce 20-30 pounds of cherry.
The Fermentation Period of Hawaiian Kona
The process of fermentation largely depend on the temperature, usually twelve hours if the elevation is low and if the elevation is high, the fermentation process will take twenty-four hours. Drying the Kona coffee beans will take seven to fourteen days and the optimal moisture level must be between ten to thirteen percent. In fact, one pound of roasted Kona coffee requires seven to nine pounds of cherry and by the way, a hundred pounds of cherry can yield at least twelve pounds of roasted coffee.
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