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Coffee and tea not only provide cozy morning rituals and boosts of energy during midday slumps; these hot drinks have also been long acknowledged for their medicinalproperties, which primarily come from the caffeine and antioxidants found in coffee beans and tea leaves. While coffee is higher in both caffeine and antioxidants than tea, you can drink more tea throughout the day to gain equal health benefits.  When it comes to coffee, some of the health benefits come from the caffeine, some from the antioxidant properties, and there are likely benefits from other constituents of coffee as well.  According to researchers at Harvard University, the main health benefits of tea stem from the catechins and epicatechins, two types of polyphenols antioxidants contained in tea leaves. The caffeine in tea also offers some health benefits.  Don’t disregard herbal and decaf teas and decaf coffee, which are caffeine-free but also provide ...

Tea and coffee are the two most popular and common beverages in the world. Many people around the world have made it a ritual or habit to have a cup of tea every morning after waking up. Many believe that having a cup of either beverage will give them an energy boost for the day. Have you ever sat to imagine or research about the medicinal properties of the two beverages? Both tea and coffee contain antioxidants, caffeine, and other compounds in traces that can be of great benefit to your health. While coffee is rich in both caffeine and antioxidants, you can have more tea throughout the day to gain equal health benefits. Both are believed to be hazardous and addictive if used in large quantities. Below are differences and facts about coffee and tea that drinkers should know: ·          Coffee is extracted from the bean of a coffee plant while tea is extracted from the leaves of a tea plant. ·        ...

Congenital sucrase-isomaltase deficiency is a disorder that affects a person's ability to digest certain sugars. People with this condition cannot break down the sugars sucrose and maltose. Sucrose (a sugar found in fruits, and also known as table sugar) and maltose (the sugar found in grains) are called disaccharides because they are made of two simple sugars. Disaccharides are broken down into simple sugars during digestion. Sucrose is broken down into glucose and another simple sugar called fructose, and maltose is broken down into two glucose molecules. People with congenital sucrase-isomaltase deficiency cannot break down the sugars sucrose and maltose, and other compounds made from these sugar molecules (carbohydrates). Congenital sucrase-isomaltase deficiency usually becomes apparent after an infant is weaned and starts to consume fruits, juices, and grains. After ingestion of sucrose or maltose, an affected child will typically experience stomach cramps,...

A commitment to a healthy lifestyle needs you to stay committed while on a vacation such as summer break. Summer break is a great time to recharge before resuming to your normal job or school. However, many problems can arise if you don’t approach your summer break with a plan in mind. According to research, many people especially kids gains wait 2 times more that when they were in school. This means that summer break can come with challenges when not well planned for. This article will create awareness of the benefits of healthy choices during summer breaks and also practical solutions for families to make healthier food, beverage, and physical activity choices during the summer. 8 Steps to achieve a healthy summer break Summer months consist of warmer and lazier days where living may not be easy. Even adults make a move to adopt a “school out” attitude during this season. This makes this season a perfect time to improve health in fashion. Below are 8 tips on how you can have a h...