Vicki's Blog / Amino Acid
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Jan 20, 2014
Green Tea and Your Body
When it comes to food, there is a lot more than meets the eye, or the taste buds. Food is an amazing part of our world. Besides the enjoyment we get from eating, there is its ability to help the body cope and heal. That’s where green tea comes in. Tea has a variety of health benefits and there seems to be a new one discovered everyday. Green tea contains a nutrient known as epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG). This workhouse of a nutrient does not rest once it enters the body making green tea one of the beverages you should start...
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Dec 03, 2013
5 Health Benefits of Goji Berries
If you aim for vitality and an immunity boost, this is your berry. Commonly Chinese medicine practitioners use goji berries to treat diabetes and high blood pressure, maintain eye health, and nourish the liver and kidneys. The Goji berry is packed with vitamins C and E, along with carotenoids like beta-carotene and lycopene. Some research suggests goji berries help increase metabolism and boost energy levels. 1. 500 times more vitamin C by weight than oranges. 2. Contains 19 amino acids which include 8 essential amino acids. 3. 21 trace minerals that include zinc,...
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Dec 03, 2013
Soy to Help Ease Menopause
Many women going through menopause turn to soy because they have heard that its plant-based estrogen-like compounds also known as isoflavones may ease menopausal symptoms such as hot flashes and irritability. A lot of women who have added soy to their diet may experience similar relief from symptoms as women who took hormone replacement therapy. The soy is believed to help soothe the symptoms caused by the changes in our bodies. Breast cancer has been linked to long-term hormone therapy many women used so its great to search for an alternative relief like soy. Nature's Way Soy...
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Nov 14, 2013
Top 5 Benefits of Acai
Acai doesn't only produce a beautiful color but the benefits of Acai leave your body happy and healthy. Acai berries are packed full of antioxidants, vitamins, amino acids, and essential fatty acids. Take care of your heart: Acai berries are extremely high in anthocyanins, a form of plant antioxidant associated with the ability to lower cholesterol levels in the blood stream. They prevent blood clots and improve your overall blood circulation, making your heart happy. Make you glow: You’ll find that many beauty products carry acai oil because of its high antioxidant content. It’s so much...
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May 19, 2013
Whey protein can boost immune system
Whey protein is a bi-product of cheese. But surprisingly it has a really high content of branched amino acids present in it. Amino acid is an essential component of cells, and hence whey protein is very beneficial to the body. Whey protein is usually heard in relation to bodybuilding but it has other beneficial effects too. Whey protein helps in boosting up the immune system because it contains glutathione which is an antioxidant and helps in getting rid of free radicals and therefore improves overall performance of the body. It also helps in losing weight because whey protein can be...