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IF YOU ARE THINKING OF WEIGHT LOSS, THINK LONG TERM
Research has shown that ‘crash diets’ are not effective for long term weight loss as we slip into old habits once we have reached our target weight. Instead think about small lifestyle changes you can make that are easy to maintain.
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PLAN YOUR MEALS
A balanced diet is key to maintaining a healthy lifestyle. Think about what you are eating!
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SLEEP Somewhere between seven and eight hours a
night are recommended for adults. Try to maintain a regular ‘sleep cycle’ where you go to bed and get up at the same time every day, even on weekends. Your body will thank you for the routine.
GREEN TEA Just a Cup of
The start of the New Year can usually be marked by the our intention to detox after the extravagance of the festive period, but how can a simple cup of tea benefit our new healthy regime? The Chinese have been using
GO WHOLEGRAIN Bin the white rice, pasta and bread and get a wholegrain alternative.
MORE WATER PLEASE The Department of Health recommends we should drink at least 1.2 litres of fluid each day.
SOMETHING NEW
There are some wonderful and underused foodstuffs out there – pulses and grains are a great example.
EAT BREAKFAST 8 TRY
The most important meal of the day, and coffee doesn’t count! Getting the right fuel into your body first thing in the morning will leave you feeling energised. There are some great ideas on the coming pages.
green tea as a medicine for over four thousand years, but why? Green tea is naturally high in antioxidants and its associated health benefits have been suggested for centuries. Books and studies in the last few decades have claimed benefits ranging from lowering cholesterol to inhibiting the growth of cancer cells. Both black and green tea use the same leaves from the Camellia sinensis plant but it’s the manufacturing process which determines the different styles of tea. The colour and taste of black tea comes from the oxidising of the natural occurring chemicals called polyphenols (also known as catechins). Green tea is prevented from oxidising as it is dried as soon as it is picked by using steam or in some cases by pan frying. The quick drying process prevents any enzyme activity which causes oxidisation so catechins stay in the tea and it’s these chemicals which are said to be behind the claimed benefits. Green teas are clean and light with a wide range of subtle
flavour variations. Chun Mee for example has a naturally sweet taste and is recognised by its ‘Plummy’ undertones whilst Dragonwell (one of the most famous green teas of China) has a creamier, nutty flavour with a wonderful orchid aroma.
MAKING GREEN TEA
Infuse for just 3 minutes in water at around 80°C, then serve with a slice of lemon.
At D.J. Miles, three tasters use a combined 140 years of experience when tasting teas daily. The use of traditional methods ensures they purchase the finest tasting teas available from around the world. D.J. Miles stock a wide range of green teas, from their own blended and packed Pure Green Teabags to famous loose green teas like Madam Butterfly Jasmine, Dragon Well and Japanese Genmaicha.
All these teas along with an extensive range of black, speciality teas and freshly ground coffees can be found in Delis, Farmshops and Supermarkets across the South West or purchase the full range of products online at
www.djmiles.co.uk. For more information call 0800 387948.
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