The British Rx For A Healthier Heart!

               A Spot Of Tea For You! 

The Brits don't have a good reputation when it comes to health.
But that's not entirely true. If something is done in moderation, 
it may actually boost health.
Take a pint... as in beer, a glass or two a few times a wk, can
build strong bones, keep dementia at bay, help you sleep
and keep your heart beating a lot longer.
And speaking of beating hearts, February is "heart health month"
and if you want heart health, then you must look to the Brits.

The Brits?
Yes, and for better heart health,  you must adopt their habit of drinking tea.
More specifically black tea.
Why black tea?
It (black tea) can send your level of artery-clogging triglycerides spiraling
down about 35%. Triglycerides are fats that clog up arteries, and too many
of these harmful types of fat will raise your risk of a heart attack considerably.

So, if you can put aside your prejudices of the Brits and adopt this one habit,
you can keep your heart beating strong well into old age.
Recommended dose: 3 cups of black tea a day.
And if you drink tea, make sure to have it with a little honey, 
some lemon or a little milk. Skip the sugar and the pastries. 
Both are damaging to the heart.

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Good Luck! 
JGib~~
NRFATW! !

France's New Year Rx For Improved Memory!

                              Drink The Bubbly For Better Memory! 

When you think of a certain food or beverage, do you sometimes think
of the country that food or beverage came from? 
For example, when you think of coffee, does Columbia or
Greece come to mind? Or when you drink tea, do you think 
of England or Japan? (Green tea)
And when you think of wine, what country comes to mind?
If you said France, you have the same thoughts as a lot of people.
And when you think of Champagne, does France also come to mind? 
Well, wherever it originated or what country consumes the most,
isn't important, what is?
That having a glass of  the "Bubbly" can help improve memory.

That's right- new research says that grapes contain polyphenols,
powerful antioxidants that reduce inflammation and helps
blood flow, especially to the brain.
And for those who aren't drinkers, find these polyphenols in
dark grapes, dark chocolate and blueberries.
One more tip- If you do have a glass or two of champagne a week,
make sure to skip the cigarettes and fatty foods, both of these things
will surely undo the good from the Champagne and do more damage
to your memory. 
So, this New Year, drink champagne and build yourself a better memory.

Good Luck!
JGib~~
NRFATW!

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