Rooibos Tea Health Benefits

rooibos tea health benefits

Rooibos tea (Afrikaans for “Red Bush”) is the famous deep-red colored antioxidant-rich tea from South Africa. It’s also widely consumed in other countries. This is due to its health benefits and unique pleasant taste. What Exactly Is Rooibos Tea? Rooibos tea is made from the plant known as Aspalathus linearis. It traditionally grows on the …

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Guayusa Tea: Health Benefits and Lucid Dreaming

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Guayusa (Ilex Guayusa) is a stimulant leaf tea from Ecuador. It comes from the holly plant, thus is related to the Yerba Mate (Ilex Paraguariensis) consumed in Argentina. Like coffee, it has an energizing effect, and contains natural caffeine. Guayusa is traditionally known as the Night Watch Man, since it keeps tribesmen awake late at …

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How To Speed Up Your Metabolism

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  In this world of processed diets and unhealthy lifestyles, speeding up your metabolism is becoming more essential than ever before. If you’re struggling to keep in shape, slow metabolism is the very likely culprit. Some would say metabolism is dependent on your DNA and genetics. But instead of this fatalistic approach, there is a …

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The Extraordinary Health Benefits of Chestnuts

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Holiday season without the enchanting smell of roasted chestnuts can be difficult to imagine. Even the legendary Nat King Cole in his renowned carol – “The Christmas Song“ – sings about “chestnuts roasting on an open fire”. However, what many people fail to realize is how healthy and delicious chestnuts really are. What are Chestnuts? …

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