http://www.articlealley.com en-us editorial@articlealley.com 2.4g of water for every 1 gram of carbohydrate consumed. Cut the carbs and all you do is hold less water! This artificial weight loss is the main reason so many people are going low-carb. So, not only does following a low-carb diet cause you to lose w... http://www.articlealley.com/article_870988_26.html 28th April 2009 of the controlled studies lasted longer than 90 days. Information on older adults and long-term results are scarce. Many diet studies fail to monitor the amount of exercise, and therefore caloric expenditure, while participants are dieting. This helps... http://www.articlealley.com/article_870986_26.html 28th April 2009 Winters often causes us to gain weight. Every winter we add a few pounds. Most persons really add those pounds that are hard to lose afterwards. It's known that during the winter we are more likely to gain weight, and then in the spring and summer we will... http://www.articlealley.com/article_870984_26.html 28th April 2009 A Las Vegas vacation for many people is an experience to enjoy 24/7 food, drink, and gambling. In fact that is the very reason that many people visit Vegas and it is also one of the main reasons that the city of Las Vegas and the gambling empires that hav... http://www.articlealley.com/article_870982_26.html 28th April 2009 Bored of cooking every day the same meals, the same recipes, and want to try something different and exotic? You can choose any culture, any country you want and you will find specific traditional food for each and every one of them. But there is somet... http://www.articlealley.com/article_870980_26.html 28th April 2009 works and responds to diferent types of food. Read on to see what you can do to control those mid afternoon cravings. Trigger foods If you want to control those cravings there are a few principles you must be aware of. The first is concerning trig... http://www.articlealley.com/article_870977_26.html 28th April 2009 Have you been scanning food labels longer than usual to compare which ones offer the lowest amount of carbohydrates? Are you one of those who have rejoiced in the much publicized low-carb products? Carbohydrates are not the evil that people think them... http://www.articlealley.com/article_870976_26.html 28th April 2009 This book is was written by Drs. Rachel and Richard Heller and is touted as being the book for any low-carb dieter on any plan who needs help getting back on track -right now. This is the book for the person who has let the holidays, a vacation or a b... http://www.articlealley.com/article_870974_26.html 28th April 2009 Created by Dr. Barry Sears, The Zone encourages balanced carb and protein intake. Dr. Sears suggests that you divide your plate into three sections, one for protein and two for fruits and vegetables per meal. This works out to 30 percent protein, 40 perce... http://www.articlealley.com/article_870970_26.html 28th April 2009 Lately it would seem that fats and carbohydrates have both gotten a bad rap. First it was fat that was the culprit in all dietary ills, and low fat diets were all the rage. Then the two switched places, with carbohydrates being the bad guys and fat reigni... http://www.articlealley.com/article_870967_26.html 28th April 2009 Heard about Triple Leaf tea? Have you tasted one of the Triple Leaf's Chinese dieters' teas? If so, then great! Well, in this article, I will discuss mainly the three famous Chinese dieters' teas of Triple Leaf. I am considering this brand of tea for... http://www.articlealley.com/article_862188_26.html 17th April 2009 Chinese teas have long been considered great for dieters. In fact, many companies have manufactured and distributed these products labeled "Chinese diet tea" for those who wish to lose weight. Perhaps the main reason for this production is that many bel... http://www.articlealley.com/article_862185_26.html 17th April 2009 For long years, Chinese teas have been considered as weight loss aide. In fact, drinking a cup of tea with every meal is considered a protocol for using tea successfully as a metabolic stimulant. As you may know, tea by itself carries only four calorie... http://www.articlealley.com/article_862180_26.html 17th April 2009 Have you tasted Chinese green tea? As you all know, green tea is the most popular types of Chinese tea. Many people, not only Chinese, consider it as the best drink for sultry summers. The main reason for this claim is the fact that green tea is cool a... http://www.articlealley.com/article_862176_26.html 17th April 2009 The Chinese wedding tradition is in the first place as varied and complex as China is vast. Throughout the ages, it has evolved and changed due to a myriad of regional and cultural influences. However, although several adjustments occur and more and mor... http://www.articlealley.com/article_862174_26.html 17th April 2009 Generally, Chinese white teas are considered to be the rare in China. They are rare in China since most of the white tea is exported. Well, for long years, the Chinese tea drinkers have been hip to white tea's benefits, until recently it was virtually u... http://www.articlealley.com/article_862170_26.html 17th April 2009 flower, and compressed tea. Now, let's take a look at these classes one by one. Green Tea Green tea is said to be the most natural type of Chinese tea. It is usually picked, naturally dried and fried briefly to get rid of its grassy smell. Unli... http://www.articlealley.com/article_862166_26.html 17th April 2009 For supper, at 9.00 P.M. Three or four ounces of meat or fish, similar to dinner, with a glass or two of claret or sherry and water; making four ounces solid and seven liquid. For nightcap, if required, a tumbler of grog (gin, whisky, or brandy, wit... http://www.articlealley.com/article_862164_26.html 17th April 2009 EAT YOUR LARGER MEALS EARLY AND SMALLER MEALS LATER You will feel better and lose weight quicker if you eat a large breakfast and eat a smaller dinner. You may also want to eat the majority of your carbs earlier in the day, saving a salad and lean mea... http://www.articlealley.com/article_862162_26.html 17th April 2009 If you really cannot bear the taste of water, try using a water purifying pitcher or filter. You can also add a few drops of lemon or lime to your water -but no sugar or sweetener! Ice also helps. Check out flavored waters on the market, too. Just k... http://www.articlealley.com/article_862160_26.html 17th April 2009 Also called by many as 'red tea', the Chinese black tea has been enjoyed by the Chinese tea drinkers and the world for centuries. Its popularity is even soaring these days and I guess the primary reason for that is many believe that the Chinese black tea... http://www.articlealley.com/article_846166_26.html 03rd April 2009 The art of drinking and serving tea plays a very vital cultural role in China. It inspires a lot of artists that the Chinese tea ceremony, as it is called, has been written in songs and poetry. The ritual of preparing and serving tea has even held a spe... http://www.articlealley.com/article_846165_26.html 03rd April 2009 Chinese has been drinking tea for approximately 4,000 years. Along with firewood, rice, oil, salt, sauce, and vinegar, the Chinese considered tea as one of the seven necessities to begin a day. Types of Tea The Chinese tea may be classified into f... http://www.articlealley.com/article_846162_26.html 03rd April 2009 You probably all know that tea is highly considered by Chinese as one of the necessities to start a day. Well, it is a very important part of the Chinese culture. They have drunk tea since time immemorial and so they have a wide range of knowledge and ... http://www.articlealley.com/article_846161_26.html 03rd April 2009 It is a well-known fact that next to plain water, the most popular drink on earth is tea. In China, almost every aspect of the growing and production of traditional teas is controlled. The Chinese drink green teas and some oolongs without milk, and black... http://www.articlealley.com/article_846160_26.html 03rd April 2009 Did you know that during the Boston Tea Party, the tea that was dumped into the harbor was mostly Chinese green tea? Well, this delightful beverage has been around for thousands of years and has been part of the Chinese diet since the ancient times. Tod... http://www.articlealley.com/article_846158_26.html 03rd April 2009 As you all know, the Chinese are so meticulous when it comes tea wares. Perhaps this is due to the fact that tea wares like the Chinese tea cups and tea pots play a very important role in the tea preparation. A tea ceremony would not be successful with... http://www.articlealley.com/article_846154_26.html 03rd April 2009 Chinese herbal teas are technically called Tisanes. These are recognized as infusions made herbs and not tea from the Camelia Sinensis plant. The essence of the herb is extracted when the tea is steeped in hot water. Traditionally, the Chinese herbal... http://www.articlealley.com/article_846153_26.html 03rd April 2009 Did you know that drinking Chinese tea, in particular, help you lose weight and get slim? Well, several researches have found out evidences that could associate Chinese tea to weight loss. Some of these evidences showed that Chinese teas can help you bu... http://www.articlealley.com/article_846151_26.html 03rd April 2009 Tea has long been part of the Chinese culture. For the Chinese, tea is one of the seven necessities to begin a day. Well, China is obviously the homeland of tea. According to some Chinese tea history resources, it was in the southwest part of the c... http://www.articlealley.com/article_846150_26.html 03rd April 2009 Known as Baojianmei Jianfei Cha in Chinese, bojenmi Chinese tea is one of the most popular products of China that has been used mainly for weight loss. In fact, it has been used for such purpose for the past twenty years. The term "bojenmi" actuall... http://www.articlealley.com/article_835781_26.html 25th March 2009 The art of drinking and serving tea, which many call as "Chinese tea ceremony" plays a very vital role in China. In fact, the ritual of preparing tea has held a special place in the hearts and minds of the Chinese. Although the ceremony emphasizes the t... http://www.articlealley.com/article_835780_26.html 25th March 2009 Chinese oolong tea is in the first place a class as well as a kind of tea. It is one of the most famous teas in the world. According to many experts, the Chinese oolong tea is half way between green tea and black tea in a sense that it is half-fermented... http://www.articlealley.com/article_835779_26.html 25th March 2009 All tea leaves are green when harvested. High in the Himalayas, tea pickers are hard at work, plucking only young and the most flavorful leaves from the plant, called Camellia sinensis. Although tea plants flourish in tropical climate, the best organic bl... http://www.articlealley.com/article_835778_26.html 25th March 2009 The first cup of tea was made from loose leaf black tea. As legend goes, Emperor Shen Nung of China was boiling water one day when the leaves of a nearby plant came loose and fell into his pot. And that was how the first cup of tea was made. Of course... http://www.articlealley.com/article_835777_26.html 25th March 2009 * Reducing arthritis and rheumatoid arthritis * Containing antioxidants that remove free radicals from the body * Reducing the risk of blood clot and the hardening of the arteries (atherosclerosis) * Reducing the risk of heart diseases and str... http://www.articlealley.com/article_835776_26.html 25th March 2009 Black tea is one of the "true" tea varieties. "True," because, based on the information on black tea, the leaves used for this beverage come from the Camellia sinensis plant, as opposed to a cornucopia of herbs (more accurately known as tisane, e.g. chamo... http://www.articlealley.com/article_835775_26.html 25th March 2009 Until recently, tea research has been focused more on green tea. Scientists say that green tea is loaded with the compound epigallocatechin gallate or EGCG, which is a powerful antioxidant that fights harmful free radicals in the body. Since the fermentat... http://www.articlealley.com/article_835774_26.html 25th March 2009 For many decades now, extensive research has been done over tea - whether flavored black tea, oolong, green, or white tea. And those same research studies have confirmed that there are many health benefits associated with drinking green tea and its fermen... http://www.articlealley.com/article_835773_26.html 25th March 2009 It is said that the first tea originated in China some 4,000 years ago. The legend goes like this: Emperor Shen Nung in 2737 B.C. was boiling some water for drinking one day when some leaves of a nearby plant fell into his pot. After drinking the beve... http://www.articlealley.com/article_835772_26.html 25th March 2009 Like all typical teas, China black tea comes from the leaves of the Camellia sinensis plant grown originally in the Yunnan Province of China and available only for export to the foreign markets. Today, China black tea is still a favorite among tea drink... http://www.articlealley.com/article_824115_26.html 13th March 2009 Ceylon black tea, like other "true" tea types, come from the tea plant called Camellia sinensis. But what sets black tea apart from its cousins is the way it is processed. Where green tea is steamed but never oxidized, and white and oolong teas are on... http://www.articlealley.com/article_824113_26.html 13th March 2009 With the advent of the Internet, the mechanics of shopping has experienced a drastic change. We now find ourselves facing a universe of shopping opportunities and ease with which we can find our favorite wares, sometimes at a substantial discount from the... http://www.articlealley.com/article_824112_26.html 13th March 2009 The basis of black tea nutrition is simple but true: Antioxidants promote well-being. The more antioxidants you consume, the better to boost your body's natural disease prevention processes. The Camellia sinensis plant where black tea and all other "r... http://www.articlealley.com/article_824109_26.html 13th March 2009 Tea is only second to water as the most commonly consumed beverage in the world. In case you haven't noticed, this is good news because based on several recent studies, tea actually offers important health benefits. All tea come from the same plant, c... http://www.articlealley.com/article_824105_26.html 13th March 2009 For thousands of years, the Chinese people have been drinking tea because of its refreshing and soothing effects. Like all three of the major Asian teas in the market, black tea comes from the plant called Camellia sinensis. But the difference between the... http://www.articlealley.com/article_824102_26.html 13th March 2009 Black tea caffeine was first discovered in 1827. Called theine, the substance was known to have very similar effects as caffeine in coffee. Eventually, it was shown that theine of tea was actually identical to caffeine, and since then, the term has been d... http://www.articlealley.com/article_824101_26.html 13th March 2009 Sweet and spicy. A hint of chocolate. The sweet fragrance of orchids. These distinctive flavors are what set black tea apart from other teas. Don't get me wrong though. All of four types of tea - white, green, oolong, and black - come from the leaves of t... http://www.articlealley.com/article_824100_26.html 13th March 2009 Black tea has always been an all-time favorite. With its uniquely distinctive taste (both aromatic and flavorful), black tea certainly has a way with getting under your taste buds. To make black tea's taste even more stimulating, a lot of people have trie... http://www.articlealley.com/article_824099_26.html 13th March 2009 Black tea is a favorite ingredient in making gourmet type teas or flavored teas. One of the most popular favored teas is black forest tea. Below are our top picks for black forest tea: HonestTea - Black Forest Berry Black Forest Berry is an herbal... http://www.articlealley.com/article_824096_26.html 13th March 2009