Who Said It?: Reveal
“Coffee has organic acids that raise your blood sugar, raise insulin. Insulin puts a lock on body fat. When you switch over to green tea, you get your caffeine, you’re all set, but you will drop your...
View ArticleYou Ask, I Answer: Antioxidant Loss in Decaffeinated Tea?
I’ve recently switched to decaf green teas and am concerned that I might not be getting the same amount of antioxidants/polyphenols because of the process used. I’ve read that chemical processing...
View ArticleIn The News: That’s More Like It
The Los Angeles Times shares encouraging news today — “Coca-Cola Co. and joint-venture partner Nestle agreed to pay $650,000 in a settlement with 27 states over claims that Enviga green tea burns...
View ArticleYou Ask, I Answer: Tea & Coffee
I’ve read a lot about the supposed health benefits of tea (especially green) and coffee [in regards to] cancer, heart disease, and Parkinson’s disease [risk]. Any hard data on this? [If so, do the...
View ArticleYou Ask, I Answer: Green Tea & Weight Loss
Do you think all the hoopla about drinking green tea has merit for weight loss? – Beth (last name withheld) Portland, ME This is one of those situations where the science certainly looks promising, but...
View ArticleNumbers Game: Answer
A 12-ounce Cosi blueberry promeganate smoothie contains 544 calories. (Note: a 12-ounce can of regular Coca Cola clocks in at 143 calories) It goes to show — high caloric values aren’t just found in...
View ArticleEat Your Tea
Convenience is a huge factor behind our food choices.Whether you’re pressed for time or away from a kitchen for a few days, snacking on-the-go is part of many people’s daily routine. It certainly...
View ArticleNumbers Game: Answer
A standard shrimp tempura roll provides 550 calories. From a strictly caloric standpoint, that’s equal to 13 Chicken McNuggets! Sushi can actually be very nutritious, thanks to its healthy proteins and...
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