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Tea & herbs for looking younger and feeling
healthier Alessandra Pinna, Herbal Technician
B.S. Herbal Products
Houston Tea Festival, 21st February, 2016
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Introduction• Today, tea is the most widely-consumed beverage in the world, second only to
water.
• In 2014, Americans consumed over 80 billion servings of tea, or more than 3.60 billion gallons. (Tea Association of the U.S.A.)
Introduction TeaFoods and Herbs Recipes Conclusions
Each American drinks on average the equivalent of 230 cups of tea per year!
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• Since ancient times, green tea has been considered by the traditional Chinese medicine as a healthful beverage.
• Recent studies suggest that green tea has many health benefits.
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Stimulates circulation of the blood
Prevents tooth decayAccelerates the metabolism
Purifies urine and aids diuresis
Prolongs life
Anti-age action
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Outline of the presentation
• What can we do in practice with Tea and Herbs?
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• Why can we have so many benefits from Tea?
• What other plants have the same action?
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The mother of all teas: Camellia sinensis (L.) Kuntze
• It is an evergreen shrub or small tree
• It is native to East Asia, the Indian Subcontinent and Southeast Asia, today cultivated across the world in tropical and subtropical regions.
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Chemical compounds in TeaIntroduction TeaFoods and Herbs Recipes Conclusions
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Catechins and Flavonoids are Antioxidant molecules.
Antioxidant molecules of TeaIntroduction TeaFoods and Herbs Recipes Conclusions
Catechin
Epigallocatechin
Epicatechin
Epigallocatechingallate
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“Oxidative stress” and the role of the Antioxidants
• Antioxidant molecules inhibit the oxidation of other molecules.
• Free radicals can cause “oxidative stress”, a process that can trigger cell damage.
variety of diseases: cancer, cardiovascular diseases, diabetes, Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson’s disease, and eye diseases (cataracts and age-related macular degeneration).
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Benefits of the Antioxidants
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• Decrease risk of heart disease• Detoxification support• Reduced cancer risk• Slower aging• Health glowing skin• Longer life span
Why can we have so many benefits from Tea?
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Antioxidant compounds make up 27% of the composition of the green tea; this composition is reduced in black tea to around 4%.
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Foods and herbs rich in antioxidant
• Most colorful the vegetable and fruit are most are rich in antioxidant.
Rich in flavonoids
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Examples of Herbs rich in antioxidant
Milk Thistle, Sylibum marianum (L.) Gaernt
Turmenic, Curcuma longa
L.
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Cumin, Cuminum cyminum L.
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Examples of Herbs rich in antioxidantIntroduction TeaFoods and Herbs Recipes Conclusions
Dandelion, Taraxacum officinale Weber ex
F.H.Wigg.
Mint, Mentha x piperita L.
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Prepare for infusion : pour 250 ml of boiling water on a 1 tablespoon of the herbal mixture prepared. Lead to cooling and filtering. Assume one to three cups of this herbal tea per day.
Detox herbal tea
Herbs for feeling healthierIntroduction TeaFoods and Herbs Recipes Conclusions
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• Mix 3 tablespoons of plain yogurt, 1 tablespoon of ground green tea leaves and a little turmeric powder (Curcuma longa L.).
• Apply it on your face and neck. • Allow it to sit for 20 minutes before rinsing it off with warm
water. Use this face mask once or twice a week.
Anti-age Mask
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• Mix 5 tablespoons of coffee, 5 tablespoons of bitter chocolate, 2 tablespoons coarse salt, concentrated infusion of green tea, 1 or 2 tablespoon of olive oil or sweet almond, two drops of essential oil of the bitter orange (Citrus × aurantium var. amara L.)
• Mix all the ingredients to make a smooth paste easy to spread on the affected area .
• Keep it 3O minutes once coated • Rinse it with warm water. Use this mud once a week.
Anti-cellulite mud
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Conclusions
• Eat varied and healthy The best way to ensure a good intake of flavonoids is to consume plenty of fresh
fruit and vegetable on a daily basis.
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• Green Tea can improve health Try to choose a higher quality brand of green tea, because some of the lower
quality brands can contain excessive levels of fluoride, trace of lead, minimum level of ECGC.• Herbal teas and Dietary supplements, in the right amount, can improve
health. herbs contain active substances that can trigger side effects and interact with
other herbs, supplements, or medications. For these reasons, people should take herbs with care, under the supervision of a practitioner knowledgeable in the field of botanical medicine.
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Rosinka Wine and Tea HousePromote a healthy, happy and fulfilling lifestyle• High quality teas from China, Taiwan and Shri Lanka;• organic wines from small producers in mostly from France and Italy;• freshly roasted coffee beans;• healthy and delicious salads, panini, pastries.
Private party
Tea classesTea program
Club members
Special events
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Thank you for your attention!
Rosinka Wine & Tea House2509 Rice Blvd.,Houston,TX
Alessandra Pinna
(713) [email protected]