Healthy Beverages: Weight Loss, Tea Benefits & Risks

What is healthy to drink other than water? From the weight-loss benefits of cabbage juice and buckwheat tea to the kidney risks of carbonated beverages, explore how daily hydration choices impact your overall wellness.

How to Drink Cabernet Sauvignon

A full-bodied red wine originally from the Bordeaux region of France and grows in California's Napa and Sonoma valleys, cabernet sauvignon pairs well with lamb, beef, rabbit and strong-flavored meats.

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Health Benefits of Lotus Tea

The lotus plant originated in India and is currently cultivated primarily for food and herbal medicine. All parts of the plant are used, but the primary active ingredients are found in the roots and seeds. A typical medicinal dosage for lotus tea is 6 to 15 grams per day.

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Hawthorn tea

Health Benefits of Hawthorn Tea

Hawthorn, also known as may flower, is a dense, thorny bush related to the rose family that grows in areas with moist climates throughout the world. Hawthorn tea is most widely known for its medicinal uses and primarily for its cardiovascular applications.

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The Health Benefits of White Wine

The skins of grapes contain high levels of antioxidants, compounds that provide beneficial health effects. The wine that provides the most health benefits is red because the skins are included in its processing. The grape skins are removed when white wine is processed, which decreases its medicinal benefits.

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