Higher Antioxidant Activity than Green Tea and Traditional Guayusa Our guayusa has more antioxidants - chlorogenic acids than green tea (Camellia sinensis). Garcia-Ruiz et. al. (2017) determined that even though raw guayusa leaves had lower antioxidant activity than Camellia sinensis leaves, processed guayusa showed much higher antioxidant activity. For example, they reported an increase of 48.5% total phenolic content in our guayusa leaves. This means our guayusa leaves have a total phenolic content of 107 mg gallic acid equivalents per gram, which is higher than Camellia sinensis teas and higher than yerba mate. What do Antioxidants and Chlorogenic Acids do to your body? A review reports that chlorogenic acid may help lower blood sugar levels and reduce insulin spikes by...
Rooibos Tea Heart Healthy. Anti-inflammatory. Wrinkle Erasing. The South African Red Bush Tea Rooibos tea (pronounced ROY-BOSS) is only grown in Cederburg, a small mountainous area in the region of the Western Cape Province of South Africa. This sweet, nutty, and caffeine free brew gives you a delicious dose of antioxidants and acts as your body's own natural detoxifier. For centuries, South Africans have used this herb for medicinal purposes. Scientific research shows that: Rooibos contains several antioxidants, which are important for human health because they stop free radicals from damaging cells in the body. (Leonard, 2018) In a 2011 study, 40 people at risk for cardiovascular disease saw decreased levels of bad cholesterol after drinking rooibos tea for six weeks. (Leonard, 2018) Rooibos...
NOVEMBER 2020 Happy November friends! In the year that seems to be lasting forever, September and October have flown by, and all of the sudden November is here! I'm not upset about that. I love the holiday season! Do you? Are you looking forward to cooler weather and cozying up to the fire with a hot cuppa tea? What about spending time with family? I know I would be looking forward to both, but as I currently live in Florida, I'll probably still be enjoying iced tea for awhile longer! With the new month comes new products of the month we're enjoying! Check them out below! 👇 Tea of the Month: Apple Empanada APPLE EMPANADA is a smooth caffeine free blend...
🔮 In your future we see 🔮 MORE HONEY A 100 year old book, called The ABC and XYZ of Bee Culture, spoke wisdom that holds true in 2020. Among the torn pages on beekeeping, honey, and bee culture, we found this gem of a quote: "We all know how children long for candy. This longing voices a need and is another evidence of the necessity of sugar in our diet... Children should be given honey at each meal time that they will eat. It is safer and will largely do away with the inordinate longing for candy and other sweets, and in lessening the desire will doubtless diminish the amount of cane sugar eaten." Honey at every meal? We are...
New Mexican Harvest: Quiche Recipe Make it a cozy kind of Sunday with a veggie dense breakfast and a decadent cup of tea! Check out this recipe. ⬇︎ Step One: THE CRUST 1. In a food processor, combine 1.5 cups flour with a pinch of salt and a pinch of Hatch Red Chile Powder. 2. Add 10 tablespoons of butter (cubed) and pulse until blended evenly. 3. Whisk 1 egg with 2 to 3 tablespoons of ice cold water and add to the food processor. Pulse until a dough forms. If necessary, add more ice cold water to create a soft doughy consistency. 4. Press dough evenly into an 8 to 10 inch diameter pie pan. 5. Put pan with crust in...
