We are all trying to save a dollar or two in these harsh economic times.
A couple of drinks bought from a store or vending machine daily may not seem to add up to much, but think about it.
Hydration is extremely important.
Dehydration is a very serious problem that can lead to migraines, muscle cramps, nausea and a lot worse.
Bottled water is, what, a dollar a bottle from a vending machine? But drinking bottled water is not environmentally friendly because of the millions of wasted bottles.
And did you know that the producers of bottled spring water are not covered by the same laws that govern the quality of your own home tap water? Indeed, some of these bottled water is just that, filtered tap water! So why are you paying a dollar for it? Let's say too, that a bottle or can of tea costs $1.
50 in a vending machine or convenience store.
You drink two a day, that's $3 a day, not much you say...
but that's nearly a thousand dollars a year (and nearly 800 empty cans or bottles a year that have to be dealt with).
Do you think that canned/bottled tea is good for you? Think again.
A recent study shows that bottled tea products not only lack sufficient amounts of antioxidants - polyphenols, but also contain high amounts of sugar, which is also very unhealthy.
So why not make your own iced tea at home? There are hundreds of delicious recipes for iced tea on the internet and with the addition of seasonal fruit - strawberries, mango or peaches - it can be very beneficial vitamin-wise, plus you will get the benefits of the antioxidants and polyphenols that tea naturally contains.
Just follow the instructions closely and always keep it tightly covered in the refrigerator.
Are you diabetic or on a diet? Then add the appropriate sweetener - you will know exactly what you are drinking.
All you need is a vacuum flask, pack it with ice and pour over your own delicious homemade iced tea! Now you don't even have to find change or stand in line at the convenience store! A word of caution though - iced tea contains high concentrations of oxalate, one of the key chemicals that lead to the formation of kidney stones, a common disorder of the urinary tract that affects about 10 percent of the population in the United States.
Nearly two million Americans drink iced tea daily - so that's a lot of kidney stones! Just two glasses of iced tea daily is safe and with the addition of lemon into your homemade iced tea, you will be perfectly okay.
Why lemon? Because lemons are very high in citrates, which inhibit the growth of kidney stones.
Men unfortunately are four times more likely to suffer from kidney stones - so be sure to add plenty of lemon to your man's iced tea.
Conclusion.
Moderation in all things - like my granny used to say.
Invest in a vacuum flask and start brewing your own iced tea.
The environment and your body will thank you.
And the nearly $1000 you save every year? Take a vacation, it's what most Americans need more than anything.
A couple of drinks bought from a store or vending machine daily may not seem to add up to much, but think about it.
Hydration is extremely important.
Dehydration is a very serious problem that can lead to migraines, muscle cramps, nausea and a lot worse.
Bottled water is, what, a dollar a bottle from a vending machine? But drinking bottled water is not environmentally friendly because of the millions of wasted bottles.
And did you know that the producers of bottled spring water are not covered by the same laws that govern the quality of your own home tap water? Indeed, some of these bottled water is just that, filtered tap water! So why are you paying a dollar for it? Let's say too, that a bottle or can of tea costs $1.
50 in a vending machine or convenience store.
You drink two a day, that's $3 a day, not much you say...
but that's nearly a thousand dollars a year (and nearly 800 empty cans or bottles a year that have to be dealt with).
Do you think that canned/bottled tea is good for you? Think again.
A recent study shows that bottled tea products not only lack sufficient amounts of antioxidants - polyphenols, but also contain high amounts of sugar, which is also very unhealthy.
So why not make your own iced tea at home? There are hundreds of delicious recipes for iced tea on the internet and with the addition of seasonal fruit - strawberries, mango or peaches - it can be very beneficial vitamin-wise, plus you will get the benefits of the antioxidants and polyphenols that tea naturally contains.
Just follow the instructions closely and always keep it tightly covered in the refrigerator.
Are you diabetic or on a diet? Then add the appropriate sweetener - you will know exactly what you are drinking.
All you need is a vacuum flask, pack it with ice and pour over your own delicious homemade iced tea! Now you don't even have to find change or stand in line at the convenience store! A word of caution though - iced tea contains high concentrations of oxalate, one of the key chemicals that lead to the formation of kidney stones, a common disorder of the urinary tract that affects about 10 percent of the population in the United States.
Nearly two million Americans drink iced tea daily - so that's a lot of kidney stones! Just two glasses of iced tea daily is safe and with the addition of lemon into your homemade iced tea, you will be perfectly okay.
Why lemon? Because lemons are very high in citrates, which inhibit the growth of kidney stones.
Men unfortunately are four times more likely to suffer from kidney stones - so be sure to add plenty of lemon to your man's iced tea.
Conclusion.
Moderation in all things - like my granny used to say.
Invest in a vacuum flask and start brewing your own iced tea.
The environment and your body will thank you.
And the nearly $1000 you save every year? Take a vacation, it's what most Americans need more than anything.
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