The benefits of Green tea

I love drinking green tea, I drink it on a daily basis and have replaced my regular English teas with it.

I would definitely say it is an acquired taste, but there are so many different flavored green teas you can find. My personal favourite is peppermint green tea for the morning and jasmine infused for the evenings.

There are so many health benefits related to drinking green tea. Its such a simple way to improve your health. Evan by drinking one cup a day, you can see improvements in your health.

Green tea is made from un-oxidized leafs and goes through very little processing. It also contains a very high level of anti oxidants which can help fight of diseases. It can improve your heart and blood circulation, mental health and regulate your body temperature. Studies have also proven that it can reduce the symptoms of liver disorders.

A popular use for green tea is to aid weight loss. It boosts your metabolism, making burning calories faster and more effective. Green tea can also increase your energy levels meaning you can work out for longer.You can also use it as a detox to flush out bad toxins in your body, as well as suppressing appetite.

Drinking green tea after a meal can help breakdown food and decreasing feelings of bloating. It may also relieve troubles with constipation. 

some other possible health problems decreased for green tea are;

• cancer
• heart disease
• type 2 diabetes

The Benefits of honey

Honey is so wonderful. Its health benefits range from internal remedies such as coughs and colds, and beauty such as skin softening. Here are a few uses for honey that i have discovered;

1. Face mask

Mix 2 tblsp of honey with 2 tblsp of olive oil and half a mashed banana. combine until smooth and apply to your face. Relax with the mask on for around 10 minutes before rinsing with arm water. this will keep your skin soft and glowing.

    2.  Exfoliating scrub

Mix equal parts of honey with olive oil and add a handful of course sea salt. Gentle exfoliate in circular motions across the driest parts of your body and rinse with warm water. Don't forget to moisturize these areas after.

   3. Hair conditioner

Combine honey with the yolk of an egg and apply to the ends of your hair. leave on for 10 minutes before rinsing with warm water and washing hair as normal. for blonde hair add lemon juice and for brunettes add vinegar.

    4. For a hangover
Consuming one tblsp of of honey after drinking alcohol can help the liver break down alcohol.

   5. Weight loss
Substituting honey for other sugary treats can reduce the amount of calories you consume daily.

    6. Cough & cold
Add 1 tblsp of honey with half a squeezed lemon to hot water a drink every couple hours. this helps unblock your system.


I hope you liked these tips. Let me know if you try any of them, or if you know any others.