The Good Health Diary

[Rashna]

Don't quote me hindi film dialogs, that's one thing i am not that good at. See my edit...

Main teja hu kyunki mera naam bhi teja hai! Mark idhar hai!!

 

[Rashna]

The wonder 'Matcha' Japanese green tea
Purvaja Sawant | Jan 28, 2015, 12.00AM IST

The wonder 'Matcha' Japanese green tea (Getty Images)
A traditional Japanese green tea, matcha is racing ahead of all other green teas. We explore the powers of this superfood.

For 2015, don't drink just about any green tea. Upgrade to matcha, a green-hued, powdered tea from Japan. Though it has been consumed for centuries in Japan, as part of their tea ceremony Chanoyu, the world is now taking notice because of its metabolism-enhancing, stress-reducing, immune boosting and cholesterol-lowering benefits...

MORE POWERFUL THAN OTHER TEAS

"Unlike other green teas that are steeped in bags, matcha leaves are entirely dissolved in water while consumption.Hence, you ingest all its antioxidants. One cup of matcha tea has as many antioxidants as 10 cups of regular tea! Because you consume it whole, the catechins, amino acids, proteins, vitamins and minerals in it are considerably higher. Hence it has strong anti-cancer and anti-ageing properties," explains tea sommelier Dr Rupali Ambegaonkar. It also promotes a Zen state of mind, as it contains LTheanine, a rare amino acid that helps in relaxation. It helps burn fat by increasing the rate of metabolism without promoting increased heart rate and blood pressure. It also improves immunity by fighting viruses and bacteria as it is rich in potassium, vitamins A and C, iron, protein, and calcium. Some studies even suggest people who drink matcha are less likely to develop heart diseases.

YOU CAN EAT IT TOO

Chefs have realised the potential of this tea in cooking.They are using matcha to enhance the flavour of a dish naturally, as a colouring agent, in dressings or as decorative garnish. Says tea connoisseur Amit Mehta, "The tasting notes of matcha are umami, vegetal and grassy .This is not only a well-accepted flavour profile with the developing Indian palate but also considered nutritious, thus appealing to health-conscious people." While Japan uses this ingredient in savoury dishes like the matcha curry, and matcha soba noodles, in India, the tea is more popular in desserts.Mumbai-based baker Pooja Dhingra often uses it in her recipes. "The flavour of matcha complements a lot of desserts. It has a certain sweetness to it, which is enhanced with white chocolate.Personally , I love using matcha with white chocolate to make cookies, macarons or cupcakes. Matcha powder can be used in almost all desserts -cakes, eclairs, mille-feuilles, milkshake and smoothies."

While choosing matcha as an ingredient for your recipe, it is important to note that matcha powders that are lighter in colour are on the sweeter side and the darker ones are more astringent. Choose one depending on what you're baking.
http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/...a-Japanese-green-tea/articleshow/46028288.cms

 

[OneGrimPilgrim]

calling the attention of resident docs...

have got some pain in my jaw-muscles since past 2-4 days. its the kind of pain you get when muscles are sore. 3-4 days back it felt at rest too. now its very slight, and it aches only when eating. i don't remember any special reason why it could've risen, but started noticing it either in the morning or during the course of the day some days back (early on). weather-change could be the reason? i increased running, skipping and such cardio-activity few days back, and here the climate has also changed again (heavy showers, cooler atmosphere). could running in such a weather (changed suddenly from hot and sultry) induce such an ailment? its like how you feel when breathing during running in the mornings in winters (that feel in the jaw). just that that feeling has stayed for a couple of days instead of some minutes, and feels like sore muscles (but thankfully it has lessened). should a doc be seen?

 

[Rashna]

My opinion for what it is worth.
It could be the TMJ(Temporomandibular Joint)which is hurting. It can happen due to teeth grinding or any change in your "bite" as a result of dental work. You might want to read up this link and take a decision about whether you need to see a doctor.
Warm compresses to the face might help.
http://www.webmd.com/oral-health/guide/temporomandibular-disorders-tmd

calling the attention of resident docs...

have got some pain in my jaw-muscles since past 2-4 days. its the kind of pain you get when muscles are sore. 3-4 days back it felt at rest too. now its very slight, and it aches only when eating. i don't remember any special reason why it could've risen, but started noticing it either in the morning or during the course of the day some days back (early on). weather-change could be the reason? i increased running, skipping and such cardio-activity few days back, and here the climate has also changed again (heavy showers, cooler atmosphere). could running in such a weather (changed suddenly from hot and sultry) induce such an ailment? its like how you feel when breathing during running in the mornings in winters (that feel in the jaw). just that that feeling has stayed for a couple of days instead of some minutes, and feels like sore muscles (but thankfully it has lessened). should a doc be seen?

 

[OneGrimPilgrim]

My opinion for what it is worth.
It could be the TMJ(Temporomandibular Joint)which is hurting. It can happen due to teeth grinding or any change in your "bite" as a result of dental work. You might want to read up this link and take a decision about whether you need to see a doctor.
Warm compresses to the face might help.
http://www.webmd.com/oral-health/guide/temporomandibular-disorders-tmd

ok so even the doctors don't yet know its causes. but anyway, it doesn't look like am affected by TMJ (reading the symptoms), so yes, some warm presses should take care of it (pain still lessened; will see how is it tomorrow morning). thanks!

 

[Rashna]

Teatox is the latest fad online


With celebs posting photos of them sipping health teas on social media, the tea detox movement is catching on.

Instead of groggily reaching for your mug of coffee every morning, opt for a steaming cup of natural tea.

Teatox (short for tea detox) has become a craze online with health-conscious young women posting their teatox experiment snaps on photo-sharing sites. Incidentally, it's a hit with celebs abroad. Model Kendall Jenner drinks a dozen cups of herbal tea to keep herself fresh during fashion week. Joining her in the fad is sister Kylie, singers Ciara and Nicki Minaj, and actresses Lindsay Lohan and Sarah Hyland. Unlike fad diets that promise quick weight loss, a teatox is more holistic in its approach and doesn't guarantee a sudden transformation. Progress is slow but steady.

How it works:

Try sipping on green tea, herbal tea, chamomile tea and jasmine tea every morning. You could also opt for teatox blends available at health shops which have ingredients like peppermint, alfalfa and nettle leaf in it.

Advantages of a teatox:

Most teas in the detox category have an ingredient that acts as an appetite suppressant.

These teas give an energy boost to get your metabolism started.

They curb the tendency to snack on junk during the day

Unlike a juice cleanse, you're not cutting on any actual meals.

The teas help flush out your system and aid in digestion.

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/...he-latest-fad-online/articleshow/48173570.cms

 

[Rashna]

Yes doctors are very unsure of what causes anything.... I found that a muscle relaxant works good on this kind of pain. However if you are feeling better with warm compress you can perhaps stall without taking any meds.

ok so even the doctors don't yet know its causes. but anyway, it doesn't look like am affected by TMJ (reading the symptoms), so yes, some warm presses should take care of it (pain still lessened; will see how is it tomorrow morning). thanks!

 

[Rowdy]

Teatox is the latest fad online


With celebs posting photos of them sipping health teas on social media, the tea detox movement is catching on.

Instead of groggily reaching for your mug of coffee every morning, opt for a steaming cup of natural tea.

Teatox (short for tea detox) has become a craze online with health-conscious young women posting their teatox experiment snaps on photo-sharing sites. Incidentally, it's a hit with celebs abroad. Model Kendall Jenner drinks a dozen cups of herbal tea to keep herself fresh during fashion week. Joining her in the fad is sister Kylie, singers Ciara and Nicki Minaj, and actresses Lindsay Lohan and Sarah Hyland. Unlike fad diets that promise quick weight loss, a teatox is more holistic in its approach and doesn't guarantee a sudden transformation. Progress is slow but steady.

How it works:

Try sipping on green tea, herbal tea, chamomile tea and jasmine tea every morning. You could also opt for teatox blends available at health shops which have ingredients like peppermint, alfalfa and nettle leaf in it.

Advantages of a teatox:

Most teas in the detox category have an ingredient that acts as an appetite suppressant.

These teas give an energy boost to get your metabolism started.

They curb the tendency to snack on junk during the day

Unlike a juice cleanse, you're not cutting on any actual meals.

The teas help flush out your system and aid in digestion.

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/...he-latest-fad-online/articleshow/48173570.cms

Now why would anyone drink tea?

 

[OneGrimPilgrim]

Now why would anyone drink tea?

Lol. in India you ask why would anyone NOT drink tea?
or, why would anyone drink green/black tea?

 

[Rowdy]

Lol. in India you ask why would anyone NOT drink tea?
or, why would anyone drink green/black tea?

Some people are paranoid enough to order and keep various types of teas. ... OCD nutjobs.

 

[OneGrimPilgrim]

Some people are paranoid enough to order and keep various types of teas. ... OCD nutjobs.

i wouldn't know. just the smell of it spins my head; i (have) stay(ed) away.

 

[aliyah]

y everything that tastes good is bad for body n everything that taste pathetic is good for it

 

[Rowdy]

y everything that tastes good is bad for body n everything that taste pathetic is good for it

@Rashna this lady thinks tea tastes pathetic.

 

[Rashna]

Which lady? Tea is the elixir of life. You can teame anyday!

20 Best Tea Quotes - Rivertea Blog

Monica Munteanu | On 09, Jun 2013

Our favorite thing to do on a Sunday is drink tea and read good words by amazing people. We’re sure that you feel the same way, so we have prepared 20 tea quotes from people who enjoy it as much as youdo.




Tea brings people together in ways that you couldn’t imagine and its magic is something that is hard to describe in words. Some have tried to capture its essence, some have almost succeeded. For each individual the ceremony of tea is personal and cannot be duplicated.



However, there is a bond between tea drinkers all around the world, no matter what decade they were born in, what nationality or personal beliefs. We speak the same language and empathize with each other. We know you’re going to find meaning in the quotes that follow and make them your own, somehow.



We love people who drink tea and the ones who promote it. So here are our favorite quotes on the matter. Let’s say, they’re exactly our cup of tea!



1. Tea is liquid wisdom. – Anonymous

2. You can’t get a cup of tea big enough or a book long enough to suit me. – C. S. Lewi0

3. Tea to the English is really a picnic indoors. – Alice Walker

4. As much as you can eat healthy, it’s also important to remember to drink healthy too. Tea is very healing. – Kristin Chenoweth

5. There are few hours in life more agreeable than the hour dedicated to the ceremony known as afternoon tea. – Henry James

6. Tea, though ridiculed by those who are naturally coarse in their nervous sensibilities will always be the favorite beverage of the intellectual. – Thomas de Quincey

7. I would rather have a cup of tea than sex. – Boy George

8. There are those who love to get dirty and fix things. They drink coffee at dawn, beer after work. And those who stay clean, just appreciate things. At breakfast they have milk and juice at night. There are those who do both, they drink tea. – Gary Snyder

9. Come, let us have some tea and continue to talk about happy things. – Chaim Potok

10. I can drink tea until the cows come home and I love the atmosphere in tea-shops. – Zola Budd





11. Where there’s tea, there’s hope. – Arthur Wing Pinero

12. Tea is nought but this: first you heat the water, then you make the tea. Then you drink it properly. That is all you need to know. – Sen Rikyu

13. There is a great deal of poetry and fine sentiment in a chest of tea. – Ralph Waldo Emerson

14. Each cup of tea represents an imaginary voyage. - Catherine Douzel

15. If man has no tea in him, he is incapable of understanding truth and beauty. – Japanese Proverb

16. All true tea lovers not only like their tea strong, but like it a little stronger with each year that passes. – George Orwell

17. A cup of tea would restore my normality. - Douglas Adams

18. Surely a pretty woman never looks prettier than when making tea. - Mary Elizabeth Braddon

19. There is something in the nature of tea that leads us into a world of quiet contemplation of life. - Lin Yutang

20. I am in no way interested in immortality, but only in the taste of tea. - Lu T’ung



Hopefully, this made your day even better! The list is open, so if you want to add your favorite quotes or have some personal thoughts on the subject, feel free to share them with us in the comments below. Keep on drinking…tea!

@Rashna this lady thinks tea tastes pathetic.

 

[Rashna]

Beats me! lolz................

Now why would anyone drink tea?

 

[OneGrimPilgrim]

even lesser pain (and negligible) in the jaw today. a sign that its decreasing.