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What Does This
Do For You?
Having a cup of
green tea after a meal can aid in digestion. Green tea has been
used for thousand of years in Asia as a digestive.
Catechins -
Catechins are a category of polyphenols. In green tea, catechins
are present in significant quantities, more specifically;
epicatechin (EC), epigallocatechin (EGC), epicatechin gallate (ECG)
and epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG). EGCG makes up about 10-50%
of the total catechin content and appears to be the most
powerful of the catechins - with antioxidant activity about
25-100 times more potent than vitamins C and E.
A cup of green
tea may provide 10-40mg of polyphenols and has antioxidant
activity greater than a serving of broccoli, spinach, carrots or
strawberries.
What Does This
Do For You?
Well having a
powerful anti-oxidant coursing through your system after a heavy
workout is just what you need to curb free radical damage. Flavonoids
- Flavonoids are plant pigments, and are the brightly colored
chemical constituents found in most fresh fruits and vegetables.
What Does This
Do For You?
Obviously your
workouts will suffer if you are sick.Theanine
- An amino acid that produces tranquilizing effects in the
brain, theanine is a unique amino acid found in the leaves
sencha. Theanine is quite different from the polyphenol and
catechin antioxidants for which green tea is typically consumed.
What Does This Do For You?
I can
personally attest to the good feelings you get after a couple
cups of green tea. It leaves you with a peaceful feeling without
compromising motivation and mental activity.
Cherries
Cherries are
high in antioxidants, fiber, potassium, and many other minerals,
which are effective in neutralizing body acid. Cherries contain
vitamins B-1, B-2, folic acid and niacin. Cherries have laxative
effects and can start peristaltic action. Eat fresh cherries
throughout the day or drink three 8 oz glasses of cherry juice
during the day. Buy cherry juice in glass container.
Elderberry Juice
Can be used
to help reduce the symptoms of colds, flu, and diabetes. It also
helps to relieve constipation, diarrhea, and hemorrhoids. Drink
1-2 glasses each day. Increase the quantity if necessary.
Drinking any of these juices between meals will help you to get
rid of constipation and keep your bowels moving.
By
Rudy Silva
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