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Tea and It’s Health Benefits
October 22, 2010The tea has existed for hundreds of years. The leaves are from the small evergreen tree in
Due to the different variety of teas, they have been divided into six categories. The Black, Green, Oolong, White, Pu-erh and herbal tea.
Black tea’s health benefits includes: improving functions of the arteries, reduces heart attack and stroke risks, prevents tooth decay and also helps lower cholesterol levels. It also helps fight cancer and it boosts your metabolism which causes weight loss. More…
Cooking Oil and Its Benefits
Oil is very important in the cook’s life. It is used for frying, sauté, and even in the salad dressings. Through the years, there were various oils that have been made to be used for cooking, cosmetics, soaps and even as a biofuel which is used for the cars.
The most popular oil in the world is the olive oil. Olive oil came from the olive tree that originated in the Mediterranean countries. Olive oil is so rich in monounsaturated fats that help reduce the risk of heart disease or stroke because monounsaturated fat reduces the bad cholesterol levels. This oil is mostly used in salad dressings, but it can also be used for sautéing. When used for cooking, extra virgin oil should not exceed the temperature of 190 degrees Celsius, virgin olive oil at 215 degrees Celsius and refined olive oil should only be until 225 degrees Celsius only.
Canola oil is from the rapeseeds that belong to the mustard and cabbage family. This plant is a native to Canada. Canola oil is not only used in cooking, but it is also used in cosmetics such as lipsticks, candles, inks for newspapers and also as a biofuel for cars. It is high in monounsaturated fats and it also has omega-3 which is good to reduce risk for heart disease. It is considered as the healthiest oil amongst the common cooking oils. more