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goji berry health benefitsBenefits of Goji Berries

Many health studies have focused on the numerous direct benefits of a plant-based diet high in portions vegetables and fruits. In addition to more well-known fruits and juices such as pomegranate juice, blueberries, cranberry juice, tomatoes, green tea, coco powder and raw cacao, Goji berries have been shown to be rich sources of beneficial antioxidants and other nutrients people in general need to have more of in their diets on a daily basis.

Goji berries and Goji Berry Juice have been undergoing scrutiny lately as a potential drug for cancer in both Mongolia and Japan. Goji berries are thought to kill many kinds of cancer cells in vitro and contains 124 ppm of organic Germanium, which has also been shown to have anti-cancer properties. In fact, Japanese studies indicate that organic Germanium is effective in treating liver cancer, lung cancer, uterine cancer, cervical cancer, and testicular cancer when combined with other drugs. Germanium possesses the power to take the hydrogen ion from cancer cells which can cause depression and even death to the cancer cells.

The Tibetan Goji berry has also been tested as an anti-obesity drug. In patients who were given 30 grams of Goji tea each morning and each afternoon, results were excellent, with most patients losing what has been described as significant weight.

The Goji berry also contains polysaccharides which have been demonstrated to strengthen and fortify the immune system. Tibetan Gojis are also very rich in vitamins C and B. Additionally, GOjis are the richest source of carotenoids, including beta carotene, of all known plants on earth and are thus a powerful antioxidant. It is believed to fortify the immune system against disease and to provide the energy to help overcome difficult health conditions.

Chemical analysis and clinical study has found that the Tibetan Goji berry helps to protect liver function, replenish vital essences, improve vision, lower blood pressure and bad cholesterol, strengthen muscles and bones, burn fat, bring energy to the heart and work as an aid to treat diabetes and impotence. Goji contains a high concentration of the branched chain amino acid (BCCA) L-Leucine among its 18 amino acids, 21 trace minerals, linoleic acid, thiamine, riboflavin and betaine. In addition, Tibetan Goji Berries have more beta carotene than carrots and 500 times more vitamin E by weight than oranges. They have significant amounts of Vitamins Bl, B2. B6 and Vitamin E. They have also been found affective in increasing white blood cells, protecting the liver and relieving hypertension.

The Tibetan Goji Berry also contains superoxide dismutase, phenylpropaniods, anti cancer inhibiting factors and anti senility factors. Its amino acids forms the building block of a very unique compound called HMB (Beta-hydroxy-beta-methylbutyrate) and through the phenylpropabiod activity, this berry converts leucine into HMB. HMB lowers total and LDL cholesterol levels in blood and can help strengthen the immune system while building muscle tissue and burning body fat.

Of course it's not all good as the Tibetan Goji Berries can be difficult to obtain and can be expensive as compared to other, more-traditional fruits such as bananas and oranges. However, because of the promising scientific research surrounding them, Tibetan Goji Berries deserve a close look by anyone wishing to maintain optimum physical and mental health.

The author is a student of a variety of health and fitness regimen. Read more about Tibetan Goji Berries including some great recipes at his blog: http://www.tibetan-goji-berry-reviews.com

Juicing for Large Families

Juicing for a large family can be time consuming and tedious. Try these suggestions to make Juicing fun, less time consuming and economical.

Juicing counter:
Especially with a large family and time being a constraint you will find that it is much simpler to have the juicer on the counter. Organize your kitchen such that the juicer is on the counter and all your other equipment like the cutting board, weighing scale, knives are conveniently placed. The bottom line is to arrange things for the greatest efficiency possible.

Refrigeration:
Buying produce in bulk for your large family would mean that you need to store it in the best possible way. It is advisable to invest in a good second refrigerator for additional storage. Fresh produce spoils even under the best conditions. It is important to buy your produce, clean it and keep it in the refrigerator.

Use Zip lock bags:
To keep your leafy vegetables fresh, clean and wipe them and put them in zip lock bags. Remember to dry them before putting them in zip lock bags or they could get soft and spoilt.

Plan ahead:
Make a schedule and plan your juicing ahead of time. Sign up for a copy of our free "Everyday Juice Diary".

Make juicing fun:
Preparing ingredients to juice for a large family can be very time consuming. Make juicing a family activity. Involve the kids in helping with preparing the ingredients, and deciding on which juices to make and searching for recipes. This family time will not only inculcate good and healthy eating habits but the kids will learn about the nutritional benefits of fruits and vegetables. Kids love to have what they have prepared and you will find that they readily have all the good stuff on their own.

Juicing on a budget:
Juicing for a large family can quickly mount up the budget considering the amount of ingredients you need. Here are some tips on how to reduce the cost of juices without accepting poorer nutritional value for your juices.

Use produce that is in season:
Juice ingredients that are in season. When a particular fruit or vegetable is in season there is plenty available in the stores or the farmer�s market. You are sure to find good deals on these fruits and vegetables. It is also beneficial to juice the fruits and vegetables in the season itself. Vegetables and fruits taste their best when their flavors and colors mature naturally with the seasons. Fresh, and seasonal products are essential and more beneficial to healthy juicing especially when you buy produce that is not artificially ripened. Sign up for a free copy of "Your Seasonal Fruit and Vegetable Calendar."

Buying organic at cheap prices:
When you visit your local farmer� market you will find fresh organic produce with a few blemishes or not of the perfect shape, much cheaper than the regular produce. Dont hesitate to buy the organic tomatoes, which are not perfectly round. It�s going to be put in the juicer anyway.

Buy base ingredients:
Carrots and apples are among the most juiced ingredients. Besides they are also among the healthiest ingredients to be juiced. These ingredients are cheaper and easily available throughout the year. Use them as in your juices as a base ingredient (60% of the juice) and mix them with other ingredients of your choice.

Have fun Juicing!!

Charlotte D�Souza is a Horticulturist, focusing on the nutritional benefits of fruits and vegetables, through her experience in the field she recommends juicing regularly as a healthful supplement to your diet, to not only look but also feel better and healthier. The website http://www.healthyjuicecentral.info aims at encouraging juicing and promotes the benefits of drinking wholesome and invigorating juices.

To Tip Or Not To Tip - Tipping Practices Globally

Tipping is a different concept in all countries. There are places where tipping is considered impolite or rude, and other places where if you don't tip your behaviour is considered unacceptable. The first thing to be aware of is what you are tipping for and what is expected of you.

Waitrons are generally in the worst position, as they are the middlemen between the customer and the kitchen, with the manager somewhere in between. If your food is of bad quality, technically you can't blame the waitrons for that. They do not cook your food. If they tell the chef to make a steak rare and the chef overcooks it, then it is the chef's fault.

Waitrons have complete control over one aspect of hospitality, and that is the service that they supply to customers. It is on this service that tipping is based. They need to be friendly, prompt and alert. Most waitrons get about ten to twenty tables to look after, and it is not always easy to treat each table like they are the only table in the restaurant. However, they must at least try to make you feel like you are the only person they are serving. If there is a problem with your food or drink, then they must sort it out efficiently and effectively.

In the UK, it is standard to tip waitrons, but not the bar people. Tips range from 10% for an average service. If the service was bad, you can tip less and if the service was fantastic, then tip more.

In Australia, Japan and China, you need not tip. In China it is probably best if you rather don't tip. Tipping was illegal till the late 1980s and is still a bit of a grey area. You could probably get away with tipping in tourist spots, where it is presumed that you are a foreigner. But if you are in the heart of China, among the locals, then rather don't tip anyone.

There might be a service fee added to the bill of either 10% or 15% depending on the venue. If there is a service fee, then don't tip your waitrons. In France, the service fee is included in the bill as well. According to David Lebovitz, the service fee is 15% service charge in Paris, however the bills also state that it's okay to leave extra, which as David says, "leaves a lot of people confused. Even the French."

He states that tipping is an unusual occurrence in France with the locals. Most places have a service fee, and if you are in a central tourist area, then you may leave more if you want. However, in other areas, rather just stick to the service fee on the bill

In New Zealand, tipping is not expected. But if the service was good, then leave a tip. Just because tips aren't expected doesn't mean the good service should go un-rewarded.

There is a misconception, among people who don't believe in tipping, that restaurants over the world pay their staff and therefore tipping isn't necessary. This isn't always the case. There are places where waitrons don't get a regular salary and they rely completely on tips for their bread and milk.

To get a feeling of what it is like about being a waitron in today's society, there are blogs that describe the work environment to perfection. If you are still in any doubt about whether to tip or not tip, read up on these people's lives. As Waiter Rant explains in his blog post Kingdom of Sand: "Waitering is like juggling several balls in the air at the same time...Your brain is so busy keeping track of what the tables need - cocktails, desserts, spoons, refills - that not all the balls come down and you leave the restaurant with some still banging around inside your head."

Some restaurants work on a system of commission, where a waitron will get a percentage of the overall sale at his or her tables. This system isn't always considered fair, as a waitron might get an unpopular section of the restaurant for the night.

If you visit a country and you are unsure of the policy, then it is best to just leave 10% for average service and more for good service. They can always give your money back if it's not acceptable, but they can't ask you for money. These are people that have to stay on their feet for nine hours, with few breaks, if any. They have to remain patient when chefs, managers, bar people and customers get angry over things that had nothing to do with them. If you are still unsure, then ask the manager for his advice, or someone at the table next to you.

Celeste writes for Pitman's People who specialise in porters for events.