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A Midlife Green Tea Binge

A Midlife Green Tea Binge

Summertime heat and cool beverages, have you tried iced green tea? For some it is the health benefits of green tea, for others it stirs memories of cold nights by the fireplace or perhaps its gallons of sun tea brewing on the back porch. Of all the teas available, it appears green tea is number one in growing popularity. Research around the globe continues to provide hard evidence supporting the health benefits long associated with drinking green tea. Studies such as Journal of the National Cancer Institute and Perdue University conclude green tea is helpful in health conditions or diseases such as cancer, rheumatoid arthritis, high cholesterol levels, cardiovascular disease, infection, impaired immune function, and dieting.   Midlife Green Tea Binge The onset of this green tea diet phenomenon really sparked my interest. After all, reports claim the Chinese have known about the medicinal benefits of green tea since ancient times. Upon reading the research, and the hype, on...

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Skin Care III – Acne Treatments

Skin Care III – Acne facts and treatments In high school, my closest friend suffered with acne. I felt so badly for her as she constantly stressed over her complexion. This was more than thirty years ago. (I know I am old) Anyway, my friend spent countless, painful hours in the dermatologist office only to have to return in several months to start again. Today there are numerous new and improved treatments for acne along with quite a few opinions on the most effective ways to treat acne. If I were suffering with acne, I would definitely opt for the natural remedies and skin care treatments. Recommend on Facebook Share on FriendFeed Buzz it up Share on Linkedin share via Reddit Share with Stumblers Share on technorati Tweet about it Buzz it up Subscribe to the comments on this post Tell a friend Social GirlThe Social Girl writes on a variety of family friendly topics.

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Refreshing Tea Recipe Ideas

Refreshing Tea Recipe Ideas

While I’m a huge coffee admirer, tea enthusiasts enjoy it as a simple, soothing cup of comfort. Tea lovers are discovering entirely new ways to enjoy their favorite brew with the many flavors and variety now available. Tea-drinking trends find people infusing their tea with fruit and other flavors, and experimenting with tea in recipes. Lipton.com offers these recipes, highlighting the rich, ripe flavors of whole leaf teas infused with fruit and flavor. Whether it be frozen pops to tropical punch, or cool smoothies to hot, spiced chocolate tea, you’ll discover a refreshing take on tea. Read on to check out my favorite tea infused recipes.     Bavarian Wild Berry Fruit-Tea Pops Serves: 8 Preparation Time: 10 minutes Freeze Time: 4 hours 2 cups boiling water 4 Lipton Bavarian Wild Berry Pyramid Tea Bags 1/2 cup sugar 1 cup chopped strawberries Pour boiling water over tea bags; cover and brew 5 minutes. Remove tea bags and squeeze. Stir...

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Tea and Pears Make a Merry Combination

Tea and Pears Make a Merry Combination

Spicy Ginger-Poached Pears Pear Lavender-Mint Spritz Some things just go together, especially for the holidays – hot cocoa and marshmallows … turkey and stuffing … and a fresh new holiday duo, tea and pears. “Combining flavorful ingredients such as tea and pears in holiday recipes can bring your holiday party a depth of flavors that ranges from crisp and clean to sweet and spicy,” says Kathy Casey, celebrity chef, mixologist and author of “Sips & Apps.” “Tea and pears are both affordable ingredients that add a great flavor combination to dishes and drinks.” With this duo, elegant holiday entertaining is as simple as stopping by your local grocer. Several gorgeous varieties of pears are in season throughout the holidays – including the Anjou, Comice, Bosc, Concorde, Starkrimson, and Bartlett. Pears come in a wide range of colors and flavors that easily suit any festive menu. They also make a delicious dessert alternative to heavy sweets and pastries. With varieties...

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