Stevia () is a genus of about 240 species of herbs and shrubs in the sunflower family (Asteraceae), native to subtropical and tropical regions from western North America to South America.

The species Stevia rebaudiana is widely grown for the sweet compounds (steviol glycosides) extracted from its leaves, widely used as a sugar substitute under the generic name stevia and several trade names.

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Ju-Hua-Tea-Recipes

Ju Hua Tea Recipes

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Classic Ju Hua Tea

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<ul><li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">1 tablespoon dried Ju Hua (Chrysanthemum morifolium) flowers</li><li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">8 ounces boiling water</li></ul>&nbsp;

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<ol><li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Place the dried Ju Hua flowers in a teapot or a tea infuser.</li><li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Pour the boiling water over the flowers.</li><li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Allow the tea to steep for 5-10 minutes.</li><li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Strain the tea into a cup and enjoy it warm.</li></ol>

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Ju Hua and Goji Berry Tea

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<ul><li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">1 tablespoon dried Ju Hua (Chrysanthemum morifolium) flowers</li><li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">1 tablespoon dried goji berries (Lycium barbarum)</li><li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">8 ounces boiling water</li></ul>&nbsp;

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<ol><li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Place the dried Ju Hua flowers and goji berries in a teapot or a tea infuser.</li><li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Pour the boiling water over the mixture.</li><li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Allow the tea to steep for 5-10 minutes.</li><li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Strain the tea into a cup and enjoy it warm.</li></ol>

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Anticancer Properties

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While Ju Hua tea is primarily known for its benefits to eye health, research has also shown that it may possess anticancer properties. A study published in the Journal of Ethnopharmacology found that Chrysanthemum morifolium extracts exhibited significant antiproliferative effects against several human cancer cell lines (1). This suggests that Ju Hua tea could potentially contribute to a natural, holistic approach to cancer prevention and treatment.

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(1) Ye, M., Luo, X., & Li, L. (2017). Antiproliferative effects of Chrysanthemum morifolium Ramat. extract in MCF-7 human breast cancer cells. Journal of Ethnopharmacology, 206, 62-68.

Questions-and-Answers

Questions and Answers

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Q: Can I drink Ju Hua tea if I am pregnant or breastfeeding?

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A: It is always best to consult your healthcare provider before consuming any herbal tea during pregnancy or breastfeeding. Although Ju Hua tea is considered safe in moderation, your doctor can provide personalized advice based on your individual needs.

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Q: Can I use fresh Chrysanthemum flowers to make Ju Hua tea?

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A: Yes, you can use fresh Chrysanthemum flowers to make Ju Hua tea. However, make sure they are pesticide-free and thoroughly cleaned before use.

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Q: How often should I drink Ju Hua tea to experience its benefits?

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A: Drinking one to two cups of Ju Hua tea daily is generally considered sufficient to experience its health benefits. However, consult your healthcare provider for personalized advice.

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Q: Can I add sweeteners to Ju Hua tea?

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A: Yes, you can add sweeteners like honey or stevia to your Ju Hua tea, but it's important to consume added sugars in moderation.

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Q: Is Ju Hua tea safe for children?

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A: Ju Hua tea is generally considered safe for children. However, it is essential to consult a pediatrician or healthcare provider before introducing any herbal tea into a child's diet. They can provide guidance on appropriate serving sizes and any potential concerns based on the child's age and health.

Ju Hua tea, made from the flowers of the Chrysanthemum morifolium plant, is a traditional Chinese remedy for promoting eye health and clearer vision. Easy to prepare, this soothing tea can be enjoyed on its own or combined with other ingredients like goji berries. In addition to its ocular benefits, Ju Hua tea has been found to exhibit anticancer properties, making it a valuable addition to a healthy lifestyle.

Ju Hua Tea: Bright Eyes and Clear Vision

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Homemade-recipes---Triphala

Homemade recipes - Triphala

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1. Triphala Tea

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<ul><li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">1 teaspoon Triphala powder</li><li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">1 cup boiling water</li><li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Honey or stevia, to taste (optional)</li></ul>&nbsp;

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<ol><li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Place the Triphala powder in a teacup.</li><li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Pour boiling water over the powder and let it steep for 10-15 minutes.</li><li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Strain the tea into a separate cup and discard the residue.</li><li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Add honey or stevia to taste, if desired.</li><li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Sip the warm tea slowly and enjoy its soothing effects.</li></ol>

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2. Triphala Churna

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<ul><li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">1/4 cup Amalaki (Phyllanthus Emblica) powder</li><li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">1/4 cup Bibhitaki (Terminalia Bellirica) powder</li><li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">1/4 cup Haritaki (Terminalia Chebula) powder</li></ul>&nbsp;

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<ol><li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Mix all three fruit powders in a clean, dry bowl until well combined.</li><li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Store the mixture in an airtight container, away from direct sunlight and moisture.</li><li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Consume 1/2 to 1 teaspoon of Triphala Churna daily with warm water or as directed by an Ayurvedic practitioner.</li></ol>

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3. Triphala Ghee

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<ul><li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">1/2 cup ghee (clarified butter)</li><li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">2 tablespoons Triphala powder</li></ul>&nbsp;

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<ol><li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Heat the ghee in a saucepan over low heat.</li><li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Add the Triphala powder and stir continuously for 3-5 minutes until the powder is fully incorporated into the ghee.</li><li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Remove from heat and allow the mixture to cool down.</li><li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Store the Triphala Ghee in an airtight container at room temperature.</li><li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Use it as a spread on toast, add to rice or cooked vegetables, or apply it topically for skin rejuvenation.</li></ol>

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Anticancer Potential of Triphala

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Triphala, as a whole, has shown promising results in preliminary studies for its potential anticancer properties. Research suggests that its individual components, Amalaki (Phyllanthus Emblica), Bibhitaki (Terminalia Bellirica), and Haritaki (Terminalia Chebula), have demonstrated antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and antitumor activities, which contribute to its anticancer potential. However, further research is needed to fully understand the mechanisms and establish definitive therapeutic benefits.

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Q: How long does it take to see the benefits of Triphala?

A: The time it takes to experience the benefits of Triphala can vary depending on the individual and the specific health concerns being addressed. Generally, you may start noticing improvements in digestion and overall well-being after a few weeks of consistent use. However, for more significant health issues, it may take longer to experience noticeable effects.

Q: Can pregnant or breastfeeding women use Triphala?

A: It is best for pregnant or breastfeeding women to consult with their healthcare provider or an Ayurvedic practitioner before using Triphala, as its safety during pregnancy and lactation has not been thoroughly studied.

Q: Is it safe to consume Triphala daily?

A: Triphala is generally considered safe for long-term use when taken in appropriate doses as directed by an Ayurvedic practitioner. However, it's essential to pay attention to your body's response and discontinue use if you experience any adverse reactions.

Q: Can Triphala be taken with other medications or supplements?

A: While Triphala is a natural remedy, it may still interact with certain medications or supplements. It's always a good idea to consult with your healthcare provider or an Ayurvedic practitioner before using Triphala, especially if you are taking other medications or have pre-existing health conditions.

Q: Can I prepare Triphala using fresh fruits instead of powder?

A: Yes, you can prepare Triphala using fresh fruits. However, obtaining fresh Amalaki, Bibhitaki, and Haritaki fruits may be challenging, depending on where you live. Additionally, the process of preparing Triphala from fresh fruits is more time-consuming and labor-intensive. Using the powdered form simplifies the process and allows for more precise measurements.

Triphala, an ancient Ayurvedic remedy, is a powerful blend of three medicinal fruits - Amalaki, Bibhitaki, and Haritaki. Incorporating Triphala into your daily routine through simple home recipes like Triphala Tea, Churna, and Ghee can help you unlock its numerous health benefits. Although preliminary research indicates that Triphala may have anticancer properties, further studies are necessary to confirm its effectiveness in cancer prevention and treatment. Nevertheless, the time-tested benefits of Triphala make it an excellent addition to your wellness journey.

Triphala Power: Harness the Benefits of Amalaki, Bibhitaki, and Haritaki in Simple Home Recipes

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What You Need to Know About Food Enhancers

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Food enhancers are ingredients that are added to foods to perform certain functions. Nutritional enhancers are grouped by what they do. The supplements you're most likely to find on food labels are:

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<ul><li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Antioxidants – they stop food from going rancid or changing color, reducing the likelihood of fat combining with oxygen.</li><li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Colours</li><li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Emulsifiers, stabilizers, gelling agents and thickeners – they help mix or thicken ingredients;</li><li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Preservatives – used to keep food safer for longer;</li><li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Sweeteners – including intense sweeteners such as stevia and aspartame, which are many times sweeter than sugar.</li></ul>These food enhancers must be evaluated for safety before they can be used in food. For each country, there are regulatory authorities as well as European regulations for EU countries that apply to added flavor enhancers in food. 1 There are some flavour enhancers for which there is disturbing data and which may affect various aspects of health, nevertheless they continue to be used in many foods and beverages.&nbsp;

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Food colorings and hyperactivity - what is the connection

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Research has found a possible link between certain artificial colors used in food and hyperactivity problems in children. All food additives, including artificial colours, have an 'E number', which means they have passed safety tests and have been approved for use in the EU. However, according to a study by the Food Standards Agency, the six food colors most closely associated with hyperactivity in children are:&nbsp;

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<ul><li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">E102 (tartrazine)</li><li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">E104 (quinoline yellow)</li><li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">E110 (sunset yellow FCF)</li><li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">E122 (carmoisine)</li><li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">E124 (ponso 4R)</li><li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">E129 (allura red) &nbsp;<a href="https://www.food.gov.uk/safety-hygiene/food-additives#food-colours-and-hyperactivity" target="_blank" data-ref="Food additives" rel="noopener">[ref. 1]</a>&nbsp;</li></ul>These colors are used in a variety of foods, including soft drinks, pastries, cakes, and ice cream. And these are among the most loved by children foods, but it turns out not to be safe enough for them. Therefore, it would be best if they are consumed limited and to look for other causes of hyperactivity, if any. 3

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What are the most dangerous food enhancers in our diet?

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Widely used as a coloring agent for food, in snacks, sauces, canned food, soups, wine, cider and others. 4 Avoid if you suffer from asthma, rhinitis (including hay fever) and urticaria (an allergic rash, also known as hives).&nbsp;

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For this food coloring, there is evidence that chronic exposure promotes sensitivity to colitis in mice. 5 In the same study, it was pointed out that high levels of certain dietary enhancers, such as maltodextrin and titanium dioxide, as well as ingredients added during food processing, including dietary emulsifiers (polysorbate-80 and carboxy-methylcellulose11) and artificial sweeteners, alter the gut microbiome, increase intestinal permeability, reduce mucosal barrier thickness, and promote colitis development.&nbsp;

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Food dye used in wine, spirits, fish caviar. It is banned in the US but authorised in the EU. 6 It should be avoided if you suffer from asthma, rhinitis, urticaria and other allergies.

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Widely used as sweetener in drinks, snacks, sweets, alcohol,

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desserts and "diet" foods. Aspartame can affect people with PKU (phenylketonuria). Recent reports have shown a risk of headache, blindness and seizures with long-term intake of high amounts of aspartame.

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There are scientific publications that look at possible links between aspartame consumption and cancer. 7 As stated in "Aspartame and cancer – new evidence for causation", there is evidence from 2006 and 2007 that aspartame caused dose-related increases in malignant tumors in multiple organs in rats and mice. An increased risk of cancer is observed even at low exposure levels approaching the acceptable daily intake. Also prenatal exposure causes increased malignancies in rodent offspring at lower doses than in adults. These assumptions were later denied, with the scientists concluding that "the increased incidence of lymphomas/leukaemias reported in treated rats was not associated with aspartame, given the high incidence of chronic inflammatory changes in the lungs and the lack of a positive dose-response relationship." 8

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Benzoic acid E210

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Widely used preservative in many foods, including beverages, low-sugar products, cereals and meat products. It can temporarily inhibit the function of digestive enzymes and can deplete levels of glycine (a type of amino acid). It should be avoided by people with allergic conditions such as hay fever, hives, and asthma.

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Widely used colorant in drinks, sauces, snacks, wines, cheeses and others. People who suffer from allergic conditions, asthma, rhinitis, urticaria and others should avoid this substance.

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Very widely used as a preservative, especially in foods containing fat, confectionery, meat. According to The International Agency for Research on Cancer, BHA is probably carcinogenic to humans. BHA also interacts with nitrates to form chemicals known to be mutagenic (causing changes in DNA cells). 9

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In this first part of the topic, we saw some of the most dangerous flavor enhancers in our food, which it is better to avoid. These are E129, E123, E951, E210, E151 and E320. They can disrupt hormonal balance, interfere with digestion, respiration, normal DNA structure, and some of them even have a mutagenic effect. In the second part, we will introduce you to more than ten more flavor enhancers, durability and other qualities of food that may pose a health hazard.

The Most Dangerous Nutritional Enhancers in Your Diet (Part 1)

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It's probably not surprising that we start with a citrus selection. This fruit explosion contains more than enough of the daily recommended intake of vitamin C, a super antioxidant that protects your cells from free radicals. 1

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Vitamin C deficiency can lead to delayed wound healing, impaired immune response, and an inability to cope with infections. It is used for many processes in the body and it is important to get it daily. Citrus will also provide you with vitamin A, vitamin B6, vitamin B9, potassium and other nutrients, as well as valuable fiber for good digestion.

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Carrots, apples and oranges are a great combination that helps your body fight infections. Apples and oranges provide you with vitamin C. Vitamin A, which is also critical for a healthy immune system, is present in carrots in the form of the antioxidant beta carotene.

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Carrots also contain vitamin B6, which plays an important role in immune cell proliferation and antibody production. &nbsp;<a href="https://www.excli.de/vol15/Jang_19092016_proof.pdf" target="_blank" data-ref="" rel="noopener">[ref. 1]</a>&nbsp;

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Beetroot, carrot, ginger and apple

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This resistance-boosting juice contains three root vegetables that will help your immune system and reduce inflammatory symptoms.

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Inflammation is often an immune response to infections originating from viruses or bacteria. For people who have rheumatoid arthritis or another inflammatory disease, this juice may be especially helpful, as ginger has anti-inflammatory effects. &nbsp;<a href="https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s13197-011-0310-7?error=cookies_not_supported&amp;code=0fcb4730-ef12-487f-a78e-6fb744c4bfff" target="_blank" data-ref="Chemical composition, functional properties and processing of carrot&mdash;a review - Journal of Food Science and Technology" rel="noopener">[ref. 2]</a>&nbsp;

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Tomatoes are rich in vitamin B9, known as folate. It helps reduce the risk of infections and is important for reproductive health. Tomatoes also provide moderate amounts of magnesium.

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The best way to make sure your tomato juice is fresh and doesn't contain many added ingredients is to make it yourself at home. We also offer you an easy recipe to prepare.

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Necessary products for homemade tomato juice:

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<ul><li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Black pepper</li><li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">5 kg of tomatoes&nbsp;</li><li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Salt</li></ul>How to prepare tomato juice?

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<ul><li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">First wash and chop the tomatoes into small pieces. It is desirable to go through a grinder. If you do not want tomato juice to have seeds, you need a special attachment to remove them.</li><li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Remove the foam separated during grinding and season with pepper and salt.&nbsp;</li><li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Spread the juice in bottles, close and sterilize for 15 minutes after it is closed.</li></ul>

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Kale, tomatoes and celery 

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Kale is the main product in many green juices, but together with tomatoes and celery can create an interesting combination with an immunostrengthening effect. These three foods will provide you with a range of nutrients such as magnesium, manganese, vitamin A, vitamin B6, vitamin B9, vitamin C, vitamin K and others.

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Strawberry and kiwi 

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For lovers of sweet food and drinks, we have not failed to include something tempting, but healthy. Strawberries and kiwi are super healthy foods to include in a vitamin C drink.&nbsp;

Making juices, smoothies and other healthy drinks is one of the most delicious ways to stay healthy and diversify your drinking fluids. No matter which recipe you like, you can always add other superfoods like chia seeds and wheat germ for even more beneficial substances. Along with a good night's sleep and healthy food, healing happens much faster.

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