I’ve had the opportunity to try some samples of Dilmah Tea over the last few weeks. I’m a huge tea fan, so I was excited to give it a try. I’m always on the lookout to try new teas. I love to sip on hot tea during the fall and winter while I’m working in the afternoon.

I enjoy coffee in the morning, but later in the day I’d rather have a little tea with honey. I’m always up for trying something new, so when the Dilmah teas arrived I started testing. I received four different flavors to try out, the …read more

With Valentine’s Day just around the corner you may want to consider giving your love, a heart healthy treat.
For those of us with partner’s that have high blood pressure or heart problems that love their sweets, this article is a great find. Dark chocolate may be just what the answer you are looking for.
Do you know that cocoa is actually a fruit? We all know that fruits are good for us.
Researchers have found a link that shows cocoa and dark chocolate aid in the fight against cardiovascular disease.  The studies show reduced risk for blood clots, strokes, and heart attacks.
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The life expectancy in Japan is one of the highest in the world. The Japanese people and their children were never obese until western food was introduced into their country.
On the island of Okinawa the people live a very long and healthy life. The history of the island shows that chronic diseases are practically non-existent. Their elderly do not suffer from dementia, heart attacks or strokes and cancer is almost unheard of.
Along with a much healthier diet the Japanese people drink green tea as their drink of choice, because of the powerful antioxidants it contains.
Drinking green tea puts the Japanese …read more

There is indeed a beneficial effect of green tea on risk factors for heart disease.  A new study found that the consumption of green tea rapidly improves the function of  endothelial cells lining the circulatory system which is big news in the progression of atherosclerosis.
Results showed that endothelium-dependent brachial artery dilatation increased significantly after drinking green tea, with a peak increase of 3.9 per cent 30 minutes after consumption.
This is too cool in that it is something you can due for your heart health right in your own home! I think green tea is an acquired taste but it …read more