| Ask TC: Healthy Energizing Alternative to Coffee |
| Posted by Phuong on Jun 28th, 2009 |
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Eddie: Hi TC! I am back in Iraq until Jan 2010, and I frequently feel very tired from being gone from home for such long periods of time. I take daily supplements, vitamin C, B-12, omega complex, fish oil, and an all nutrient pill. However, I am still looking for the caffeine fix before I go to the gym. I need at least two cups of coffee to get me fired up and for me to feel energized to go to the weight room. Otherwise, I feel rundown and un... |
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| How To Decaffeinate Your Koni Tea |
| Posted by Phuong on Jun 17th, 2009 |
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It's true! You can reduce caffeine content in a subsequent brew by 80-90% in the comfort of your own home! Approximately 80% of the water soluble cafeine in tea is released during the first 30 seconds of brewing. Here are the steps to remove most of the caffeine from your Koni Tea.
1. Pour water over the leaves and allow the tea to steep for 30 seconds.
2. Discard the first brew.
3. Use the same leaves with fresh hot water and brew a sec... |
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| Preventing Diabetes One Cup At A Time |
| Posted by Phuong on Jun 16th, 2009 |
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According to the American Diabetes Association, 1 in 3 children in the US face a future with diabetes.We can make a difference by changing our daily habits and our children's. Giving your body more insulin is the main treatment for type 1diabetes. However, diet and exercise are most important parts of the treatment. You should always follow your health care provider's recommendations, but here is some interesting research done on tea and diab... |
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| Super Man After Shave Toner |
| Posted by Phuong on Jun 14th, 2009 |
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Hey guys! Did you know that Koni Super Man tea isn't just for drinking! This tea is packed with antioxidants that protect against free radicals! FR's are toxic chemicals produced by our body during the process of metabolism, microbial killing, and bio-chemical reactions. Simply put, they are chemical terrorists inside our body that cause cell damage and leads to diseases such as cancer, diabetes, arthritis, renal failure, liver diseases, asthma, ... |
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| Delicious Ginger Peach Slimming Iced Tea |
| Posted by Phuong on Jun 14th, 2009 |
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Fresh crushed ginger, mint and cut ripe peaches....YUMMY! Add that to a glass of Iced Koni Simply Slim and make it the perfect summer slimming treat!
Ingredients:
6 cups of water
3 tablespoons of Simply Slim tea
1 tablespoons of crushed fresh ginger root (sometimes I like to use 1 Tb mint instead of ginger or you can add both)
2-3 ripe peaches, cut into wedges
Directions:
1. Bring 6 cups of water to a boil.
2. Add Si... |
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| Puffy Eyes and Dull Skin Treatment |
| Posted by Phuong on Jun 7th, 2009 |
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Cucumber slices have long been touted as an excellent cure for relieving puffy eyes. With the addition of gingko and mate tea, you're also on your way to naturally beautiful skin!
Cool cucumber slices help soothe puffy eyes and ease painful inflammation.
Ginkgo, which has been popular in the East for many years, comes from the nut of the Ginkgo biloba tree, believed to be the oldest living tree species.
Ginkgo is full of a substance c... |
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| Slimming Tofu Saute |
| Posted by Phuong on Jun 6th, 2009 |
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Slimming Tip #1: Eat foods that are high in water content, such as broccoli and yellow zucchini, to help you control cravings and help you stay slim. Not only is this meal delicious, it helps you feel full with less calories because of the high water content in the veggies and the infusion of Koni Simply Slim tea.
Slimming Tip #2: Drink 1 cup before the meal and have 2 cups during the meal. The ginger and peach in this tea are perfe... |
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| Ask TC: How To Relieve Bloating Naturally |
| Posted by Phuong on Jun 1st, 2009 |
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Marie: Hi Phuong! What would you say is your best tea for bloating (not necessarily menstrual)?
TC: Hi Marie! Koni Holy Detox is a great tea that helps with bloating. The mint in this tea is a digestive aid that helps to relieve bloating and indigestion.
Marie: I'm not a huge fan of mint. Is there another tea you would suggest?
TC: Of course! Fennel can work wonders to ease both bloating and gas. Just brew a tablespoon or so of Koni... |
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