If you are over 40, chances are good that your changing body composition may be causing your metabolism to slow down. Even if your weight has remained stable, the fight to keep the scale from edging upward often gets tougher with each passing year. Certified Personal Trainer Johnny Gillespie says clients frequently ask him for […]
Green tea waffles are coming to Chicago in early 2016 at Chicago’s first Nobu Hotel, planned for the corner of Randolph and Preoria Streets. The hotel is inspired by world-renowned Japanese culinary star Chef Nobu and championed by actor Robert De Niro. In a feature story at HotelChatter.com, editor Julianna Shallcross wrote that she had […]
A supermodel swears by green tea as one of her seven body secrets in the current issue of Marie Claire. In “Seven Perfect Body Secrets Supermodel Missy Rayder Swears By,” Rayder reports drinking “cups and cups of green tea – all the time.” Rayder says she especially drinks green tea after flying, to “de-puff.” Rayder […]
Diets rich in polyphenols improve glucose metabolism in people at high risk for diabetes and cardiovascular disease, according to a new study. Green tea was one of the foods studied that added helpful polyphenols to a diet. Dark chocolate, coffee and extra virgin olive oil were also studied. Researcher Dr. Lutgardo Bozzetto of the University […]
Studies have suggested a link between consumption of green tea and lowering cholesterol levels. Now, scientists at a Chinese university have published a study that explores the chemical process that links green tea and lowering cholesterol levels. The study, “Mechanistic studies for tri-targeted inhibition of enzymes involved in cholesterol biosynthesis by green tea polyphenols,” pinpointed […]
Green tea cookies were featured in The New York Times in the Dining & Wine Section. The cookies, Cha No Ka, are tender green tea biscuits sandwiching white chocolate and made from Okoicha strong matcha green tea. These delicious cookies are available at Dean & DeLuca. According to the Dean & DeLuca website, the cookies […]
Polyphenols use is growing rapidly, according to a new market study by Grand View Research. The global market for polyphenols is expected to top 1 billion U.S. dollars by 2020, according to Grand View Research. The study notes that green tea polyphenols are experiencing the fastest growth, with an estimated compounded annual growth rate (CAGR) […]
If you’re trying to find the incentive to lose weight and get into shape, consider what Canadian Dr. Bryce Wylde faced when he ran 235 kilometers through the hot and humid Costa Rican jungle. The experience prompted Wylde, a frequent guest on The Dr. Oz Show, to reflect on the difficulties many people face when […]
President Barrack Obama enjoyed green tea ice cream served at a Japanese state dinner attended by the Emperor and Empress of Japan. In a story in USA Today, Obama was served a green tea dessert sculpted in the shape of Mount Fuji. “They have the green tea at the bottom that I’ve spoken of having […]
Dr. Oz recommended green tea for burning belly fat during a May 5th episode of the Dr. Oz show. As reported in Examiner.com, Dr. Oz said drinking two cups of green tea a day could help melt belly fat because of a green tea ingredient, EGCG. EGCG – epigallocatechin gallate, is a catechin that is an anti-oxidant and raises […]
