food and mood

we ofthen eat to calm down or cheer up when we're feelings stressed or depressed.

now new research suggests there's a reason: food changes out brain chemistry.
these changes powerfully influence our moods, but can certain foods really make us feel better? nutrition  experts say yes,
 but what should we eat and what should we avoid? here are the foods that work the best, as well as those that can make a bad day worse.

food and mood - we ofthen eat to calm down or cheer up when we're feelings stressed or depressed. (you have to read this great article)

Mamaki Tea A Herbal Hawaiian Tea

By Stella Gay


A very commonly grown plant in the Hawaiian region is called the Mamaki and you won't find it grown on a large scale anywhere else. The leaves of this plant are used to make Mamaki tea one of the most popular Hawaiian tea since many decades. This tea blend is regarded as very beneficial for your health as its organic in nature and doesn't contain any caffeine at all.

You could have your brew either hot or cold depending on how you prefer to drink it. This tea is brewed a little bit differently as compared to other teas. The traditional method is to boil eight cups of water and place one tablespoon of Mamaki blend in it and let it boiled for approximately five minutes. Boiling it allows to release the essential oils present in it and makes it taste richer and deeper.

Once boiled, allow it to cool down for about fifteen minutes, you may let it steep for more than fifteen minutes if you want more richer and stronger taste. You could keep this mixture in a flask after straining and heating it again so that it can be served hot. You can verify the quantity of water and tea leaves to a certain extent.

The cold brew is prepared in a different way, you'll need same amount of leaves and water as for the hot brew but instead of letting it boil, you will have to place the mixture in an airtight sterilized container and refrigerate it for about twelve to fourteen hours. This brew would taste much lighter than the hot one and it can be kept in the fridge for further twenty four hours.

Natural sweeteners including honey and maple syrup give it a much more intensified taste and they work better than sugar and other artificial sweeteners. You could likewise add a bit of lemon juice or mint leaves to make it more tastier. These are some of the compliments that make it taste additionally reviving.

Its great to start off your day with a cup of this delicious blend as it helps you to start your day in a refreshing way. Its caffeine free as well as, gluten and cholesterol free so enjoy it without feeling guilty at all. It will make you feel calm and relaxed even if you take it just before going to sleep.

Studies reveal that there are a few health benefits that you could gain with its consumption on a regular basis. It enables you to keep your blood sugar level, blood pressure and cholesterol level at low rates. Hawaiian people use this blend to treat symptoms of cold and flu. It also encompasses of anti inflammatory properties which means you can get rid of problems like indigestion and heart burn

Although the Mamaki plant is particularly grown in Hawaii but that doesn't mean you will have to go to Hawaii in order to purchase this blend. There are plenty of online websites offering distinctive blended teas and they all contain this particular ingredient. Mostly they are organic so you don't have to worry about any chemical or other artificial contents present in it.




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