A few years ago Cornell University released a study that was published in the American Chemical Society's Journal of Agriculture and Food Chemistry (December 2003). The comparative study revealed that of the three antioxidant-rich foods—green tea, cocoa and red wine—cocoa turned out to be the winner with the highest antioxidant activity.
The research team found that cocoa contains phenolic phytochemicals (flavonoids). Phenolic compounds protect the plant against pathogens and insects. More than a decade earlier, scientists had discovered that these phenolic compounds remain active even after food is processed and have health-protective benefits in humans.
Antioxidant Potencies in Cocoa, Green Tea and Resveratrol (Red Wine)
All three beverages—cocoa, green tea and red wine—contain phenolic compounds called gallic acid equivalents (GAE) and flavonoids called Epicatechin equivalent, (ECE). The antioxidant content in one cup of each beverage amounted to:
611 mg of GAE and 564 mg of ECE in a cup of cocoa.
340 mg of GAE and 163 mg of ECE in a glass of red wine
165 mg of GAE and 47 mg of ECE in a cup of green tea
Health Benefits of Antioxidants
Studies show that these particular antioxidants have a positive influence on health, especially in protecting cardiovascular and arterial health. They promote digestive health and boost immune levels in the body. The most important antioxidant found in red wine is resveratrol. Resveratrol combined with the antioxidant potencies of green tea and cocoa are known to help regulate healthy blood pressure and assist the body in regulating normal glucose levels. Cocoa helps to stimulate the production of the feel-good hormones, serotonin. Resveratrol helps to promote energy levels.
The Healthier Option-Pure Cocoa or Chocolate Bars?
What about chocolate bars? Are they just as good for health as cocoa? Most doctors and scientists would not recommend eating chocolate bars for health because of the amount of saturated fat and sugar present in them. In contrast, one cup of pure cocoa contains about one-third the amount of fats when compared to a standard size chocolate bar (about 40 grams). Pure cocoa imparts a higher level of antioxidants, contains less saturated fat, and is thus more beneficial for health.
Cocoa Tea-A Combination of All Three Antioxidants!
The best beverage would be a combination of all three antioxidant-rich ingredients! That is exactly what CocoPure provides. Made from pure cocoa, green tea extracts, and resveratrol, this cocoa tea packs in quite a strong antioxidant punch!
* Cocoa tea contains a powerhouse of antioxidant potency and their health-supporting benefits.
* Cocoa tea has an antioxidant value of 5,250 units a serving!
* Cocoa tea contains just 30 calories a serving!
Who Should Drink Cocoa Tea?
With all its benefits, cocoa tea has several advantages for those on a diet, for those wanting to support heart health, for vegans, for those who want to boost immunity, for health enthusiasts who want to boost their energy levels and for diabetics! Cocoa tea, hot or cold, makes a great healthy substitute for coffee. Good times with family and friends can include the sharing of a healthy cup of cocoa tea. Let the good times, and good health, keep rolling!
New Vitality is a health supplements company. It develops cocoa tea products which are carefully formulated under the guidance of an elite panel comprised of renowned doctors. Whether you want cocoa tea, a personal care product or a health care product, New Vitality is a one-stop shop for all needs.
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Jumat, 04 Juni 2010
Behavior May Affect Your Sleep
Human behavior can affect not only the sleep quality but also the ability to fall asleep.
Eating increases your metabolic rate as well as your body temperature, which are critical factors in natural sleep. Body temperature dropping is conducive to good sleep. This explains why you should not eat at least three hours before going to bed. A high body temperature prevents you from falling asleep, not to mention the bloated feeling that may bother you if you eat too much before bedtime.
You may also have experienced sluggishness after a heavy lunch meal, but that doesn't mean you can actually go to sleep or sleep well. The explanation is that a heavy meal causes your brain to divert energy from your muscles to work with your digestive system. This may disrupt your brain activities, and thus preventing you from sleeping well.
It is better to eat smaller meals than to eat one heavy meal with one or two light meals in between. Eating too much at one meal stresses not just your digestive system but also your brain.
Your eating behavior also includes the types of food you consume during the day. Cheese, for example, is said to give nightmares because it contains tyramine, an ingredient in cheese that can elevate blood pressure. MSG (monosodium glutamate), a taste enhancer in most restaurant cuisines, may cause digestive upsets, heartburn, and headaches, which often interrupt sleep. Yellow tartrazine (E-102), often added to fizzy drinks, candies, and cookies, may increase hyper-activity that may prevent you from falling asleep fast. In short, if you eat unhealthily, you tend to have sleep problems.
Many seniors have erroneously believe that if they drink too much, they need to frequent the bathroom more often, and thus may affect their sleep patterns. However, dehydration may adversely affect the brain, and hence the ability to sleep well at night. To remedy the situation, drink at least two liters of water a day, and drink it early in the morning so as to avoid bathroom trips at night.
To sleep well, avoid smoking or drinking an alcoholic "nightcap."
Nicotine may relax your body and mind, and make you fall asleep. However, once the nicotine is metabolized, it will wake you up in the middle of the night. Research studies at the University of Pennsylvania indicated that smokers took twice as long to fall asleep as non-smokers. To sleep well, quite smoking.
Drinking alcohol may be habit forming. If you have emotional problems, then you must deal with them, instead of using alcohol to obliterate them. If you really need a drink before bedtime, substitute your alcoholic drink with a hot milky drink or herbal drink.
Physical activities, which expand the natural range of movements, may help you sleep well. If your body remains too long in any one position, tension builds up in you muscles, and physical stress causes restlessness that prevents you to sleep well. Do pre-sleep stretch exercise to relax muscles to make you sleep well.
Meditation is an effective way to calm the body and mind to prepare you for natural sleep. Meditation releases any blocked energy that you may have inadvertently attached to any thought; by uncluttering the mind, meditation helps you let go of any restless thoughts that prevent you to sleep well.
If you have sleep problems, maybe your behavior is the culprit. A change in lifestyle goes a long way to help you sleep well.
Eating increases your metabolic rate as well as your body temperature, which are critical factors in natural sleep. Body temperature dropping is conducive to good sleep. This explains why you should not eat at least three hours before going to bed. A high body temperature prevents you from falling asleep, not to mention the bloated feeling that may bother you if you eat too much before bedtime.
You may also have experienced sluggishness after a heavy lunch meal, but that doesn't mean you can actually go to sleep or sleep well. The explanation is that a heavy meal causes your brain to divert energy from your muscles to work with your digestive system. This may disrupt your brain activities, and thus preventing you from sleeping well.
It is better to eat smaller meals than to eat one heavy meal with one or two light meals in between. Eating too much at one meal stresses not just your digestive system but also your brain.
Your eating behavior also includes the types of food you consume during the day. Cheese, for example, is said to give nightmares because it contains tyramine, an ingredient in cheese that can elevate blood pressure. MSG (monosodium glutamate), a taste enhancer in most restaurant cuisines, may cause digestive upsets, heartburn, and headaches, which often interrupt sleep. Yellow tartrazine (E-102), often added to fizzy drinks, candies, and cookies, may increase hyper-activity that may prevent you from falling asleep fast. In short, if you eat unhealthily, you tend to have sleep problems.
Many seniors have erroneously believe that if they drink too much, they need to frequent the bathroom more often, and thus may affect their sleep patterns. However, dehydration may adversely affect the brain, and hence the ability to sleep well at night. To remedy the situation, drink at least two liters of water a day, and drink it early in the morning so as to avoid bathroom trips at night.
To sleep well, avoid smoking or drinking an alcoholic "nightcap."
Nicotine may relax your body and mind, and make you fall asleep. However, once the nicotine is metabolized, it will wake you up in the middle of the night. Research studies at the University of Pennsylvania indicated that smokers took twice as long to fall asleep as non-smokers. To sleep well, quite smoking.
Drinking alcohol may be habit forming. If you have emotional problems, then you must deal with them, instead of using alcohol to obliterate them. If you really need a drink before bedtime, substitute your alcoholic drink with a hot milky drink or herbal drink.
Physical activities, which expand the natural range of movements, may help you sleep well. If your body remains too long in any one position, tension builds up in you muscles, and physical stress causes restlessness that prevents you to sleep well. Do pre-sleep stretch exercise to relax muscles to make you sleep well.
Meditation is an effective way to calm the body and mind to prepare you for natural sleep. Meditation releases any blocked energy that you may have inadvertently attached to any thought; by uncluttering the mind, meditation helps you let go of any restless thoughts that prevent you to sleep well.
If you have sleep problems, maybe your behavior is the culprit. A change in lifestyle goes a long way to help you sleep well.
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