Are you looking for a pick me up that is also good for you?

18-May-2010

Are you looking for a pick me up that is also good for you? A natural solution without the caffeine jitters! You have heard about green tea and all the wonderful benefits of drinking this beverage but have you heard about Matcha? It has 10 times the nutrients of regular green tea!! It also has 70 times the antioxidants of orange juice and 9 times the beta carotene of spinach.

What can Matcha do for you?

Raises your Energy.
Boosts your metabolism, by 35 to 40% in regular drinkers.
Contains L-theanine, which improves mental alertness, increases calmness and reduces stress.
Powerful anti-aging activity due to the super-charged antioxidants.
Lowers blood pressure.
Decreases LDL or bad cholesterol.
Minimizes symptoms of PMS.
High levels of polyphenols and catechins which are cancer preventatives.
Stabilizes blood sugar levels.
Powerful antibiotic and antiviral activity.
Strong blood detoxifier and alkalizer, due to the high chlorophyll content.

I learned about Matcha several years ago from Dr. Andrew Weil and have enjoyed it ever since. I love mixing Matcha with some hot water, Truvia and a little cream. If you are avoiding dairy another great option is coconut milk, very yummy!

Now with the weather warming up, I make a wonderful Matcha ice-cream using coconut milk! Enjoy Matcha and have fun with it! Delightful Health does carry an excellent Matcha that is a very bright green (so it is very fresh!) I have had other Matcha’s that are a lot duller in color which means they have been sitting around for awhile. So it loses some of the antioxidant and nutrient content over time.