Exhibitor Show Highlights at UK's Natural Food Show 2012

(PRWEB) March 23, 2012

London, UK: The Natural Food Show at Natural & Organic Products Europe returns to Olympia, London, on 1-2 April 2012, with over 300 exhibitors from all around the world. The UKs biggest trade showcase of natural, organic, Fairtrade, free-from, sustainable, and artisan food and drink, the following is just a taste of some of the latest innovations being introduced at this years event.

New for 2012 revamped Original Ayurvedic blends from herbal innovators Pukka Herbs (stand 5070). Pukka has rebranded their original teas Relax, Refresh and Revitalise that were launched when Pukka started in 2002. Retaining the vibrancy and iconic recognition of these incredible teas, Pukka has updated the design and copy to reflect the importance of its heritage in Ayurveda and to educate consumers on the authenticity of the blends. In response to consumer demand, Pukka will also be launching a new selection pack of award-winning teas as part of its 10th birthday celebrations. Containing four sachets of five bestselling blends Three Mint, Three Ginger, Three Tulsi, Three Green and Three Fennel, Pukkas selection pack offers first-time consumers an exciting introduction to Pukkas tea portfolio.

Natures Path UK (stand 6060G, Soil Association Organic Marketplace) is proud to unveil its first foray into free-from snacking for younger coeliacs, with the much anticipated arrival of its magnificently nibbly Crispy Rice Bite range that come in three fantastical flavours: Choco Nobbly, Berry Bobbly and Peanut Butter Bites. The bars are a natural evolution for Natures Path into kids gluten-free snacks with mainstream appeal. Focus group research showed that parents of recently diagnosed kids (and the kids themselves) have historically felt like forgotten 2nd class citizens at the breakfast table. Crispy Rice Bites are actively endorsed by Coeliac UK.

Immergruen..green imports (stand 8080F, Vegan Society Pavilion) is proud to introduce some new and exciting Austrian organic products. These include NEUNERS organic Baby Stomach Ease Tea the UKs first and only organic herbal tea for babies, naturally caffeine and sugar free; MY E. Bio Europes only organic energy drink, with natural ginseng which tastes like a classic energy drink; LANDGARTENs savoury and sweet snack range, such as the soya chocolate mix or pumpkin seeds covered in dark chocolate; and SONNENTORs award winning organic spice blends Aladdin’s Coffee Spice Mix and Shanti’s Tandoori Masala, which bring the flavours of the Middle East and Asia into your kitchen. The SONNENTOR range was voted Best New Product 2012 at BioFach in Germany, earlier this year.

Essential Trading Co-operative (stand 8003) is launching a beautiful range of biodynamic, Fairtrade, organic herbal teas in Camomile; Camomile & Spearmint; Hibiscus; Peppermint & Spearmint and Peppermint. Cultivated in Egypt on reclaimed desert land, these teas sustain a healthy, resilient ecosystem on which the livelihoods of thousands depend. Organic/fairtrade teas abound, but organic, Fairtrade and biodynamic tea is pretty special. Sample Essentials new range of eight flapjacks in fruit, nut and chocolate varieties. Taste its pure, raw, unpasteurised New Zealand Wild Honey. Certified organic and with independent proof of its bioactivity, this genuine manuka honey has a superior flavour and well-being potential. Join nutritionist Christine Bailey on the stand and try her delicious recipes using Essential ingredients.

Cheeki Bottles (stand 4090A) launch into UK market Established by Simon Karlik and co-directors, Larry and Robyne Dimant in May 2009, Cheeki has become Australias leading brand of stainless steel water bottles with recent expansion into the New Zealand market. Since inception, Cheekis range of BPA-free products has grown significantly to include environmentally sound flasks, mugs and shakers. Cheeki uses a Food Grade 304 stainless steel (also known as 18/18) and features varnish paint for durability. Available in a variety of shapes, designs and sizes starting from 350ml all the way to 1.2 litre, there is something for everyone from babies, toddlers, athletes, travellers and everyday users.

New exhibitor Wellness Foods (stand 9050) will be showcasing the latest innovations from its market leading brands. These include: new and innovative 100% fruit snacks from Fruit Bowl; a new pack design from Dorset Cereals; a new Manuka honey design; and a national UK TV campaign from Rowse Honey.

After winning a Two Gold Star Award for its Flapjack Mix at The UKs Great Taste Awards and Gold for its Tomato and Herb Bread/Pizza Base Mix at the Irish Food Awards in 2011, Cathys Spelt for Health (stand 9091) have rebranded and are ready to export. All five mixes will be on display at this years show Multiseed Bread Mix; Wholemeal Bread Mix; Tomato and Herb Pizza Base/Bread Mix; White Scone Mix; and Flapjack Mix. They are made from spelt flour, and are yeast free. The breads do not contain any added sugar, contain all natural ingredients and are gentle on the digestive system.

Nordberry (stand 9057) the Suffolk-based company specialising in natural products from Finland, is pleased to announce that it will formally unveil its new range of health tonics at the show. Wild berry juices have long been known for their high vitamin content and health benefits, such as supporting a healthy immune system, cholesterol control and much more. Merja Stephens, co-founder of Nordberry and a native of Finland, commented: Its exciting introducing products that were part of my childhood and something we Finns still drink daily.

Representatives from Amys Kitchen UK, the family-run vegetarian company, will be showcasing the full range of Amys Kitchen products at the show; including a completely new canned, vegan chilli and the companys latest fresh-frozen, gluten-free Country Vegetables and Pasta (stand 6070). A taste unto their own, all of the Amys Kitchen dishes are prepared to the same standards as anything home cooked, and provide a great tasting and natural meal-for-one that can be cooked in the microwave or the oven. Other available dishes will include the Amys Kitchen Rice Mac and Cheese, Vegetable Lasagne and the Rice and Bean Burrito.

Available and launching at the Natural Food Show from Wholebake Foods (stand 8067) are Seed Stackeds amazing Super Sprinkles Sprinkle Some Goodness onto your favourite dishes perfect for salads, stir-fries and everything in between With its mix of roasted seeds and spices, transform the flavour of any meal whilst adding a fantastic health boost that seeds naturally give. Available in Thai and Italian flavours indulge yourself in health today

Authentic, organic, Italian and delicious best describes Tuscany Corner (stand 7096), with its growing collection of products from Tuscany. New to the UK, Tuscany Corner offers the very best quality products that form the cornerstone of authentic Italian cooking. In addition to offering cheese, handmade pasta products, and full bodied classic pasta sauces, the Tuscany Corner range boasts organically-certified extra virgin olive oil. Sourced directly from La Tenuta’s own olive groves, the oil is characterised by a mild, fresh and slightly fruity flavour. Perfect for cooking with, or served as an accompaniment, it complements any dish including salads, bruschetta and grilled fish or meats.

PROPERCORN (stand 9010D, FoodLovers Approved Pavilion) is the young British gourmet popcorn brand, which is ready to show the nation how popcorn is done properly. Following secret recipes that use only the most authentic ingredients (including garden chives, roasted onions, sun-dried tomatoes and crme fraiche), the freshly popped butterfly corn is delicately tumbled to create a delicious, guilt-free snack and comes pillow packed in 4 delicious flavours: Fiery Worcester Sauce & Sun Dried Tomato; Sweet & Salty; Sour Cream & Chive; and Lightly Sea Salted.

Lily’s Kitchen (stand 8035) offers a range of Organic and Holistic food for both cats and dogs. Lily’s Kitchen uses the highest quality ingredients in its food and have been voted the UK’s best pet food company in 2009, 2010, 2011 and 2012 by the Ethical Good Shopping Guide. Last year, they were also voted most innovative pet food brand by Mintel. This year, will be exhibiting three new products: Immune boosting Power Flower treats for dogs; Grain-free Venison and Wild Rabbit Terrine for dogs; and Organic Turkey Dinner for Cats.

teapigs matcha green tea is the new must have product of 2012 (stand 2019). teapigs matcha is an organic green tea powder thats packed full of antioxidants and nutrients. A must stock item for health food shops, one serving contains 70 times the antioxidants of orange juice, and in a survey of over 700 people, 98.9% said they would buy another pack of matcha after trialling it for two weeks. teapigs also recommend coffee shops and cafes serve matcha lattes as a great alternative to coffee. Matcha lattes have taken off in the States and Canada and the UK is next.

Lulo, Guanbana and Mora are the new must try fruit drink flavours of 2012 offering a taste of the South American Andes. These new delicious flavours, together with Mango, make up the delicious range of all-natural nectar fruit drinks from Euro-Colombian start-up company JUNA (stand 9019). The fruits used in the JUNA drinks offer intrinsic health benefits, with high vitamin, protein and fibre content. Through its drinks JUNA also seeks to make a positive impact on the communities growing the fruits for its products, opening new markets for small farmers and their families in Colombia. 5p per bottle sold will go towards the JUNA Project, designed to strengthen fruit grower associations in remote areas of the country.

Grab your daily dose of probiotics in a chocolate bar. Introducing ohso (stand 6075), the must-have healthy Belgian chocolate. New ohso probiotic chocolate bars, made from 53% delicious Belgian chocolate, are clinically proven to be three times more effective at delivering your daily probiotics than a yoghurt drink and at only 72 calories a bar Each dairy-free, individually wrapped bar is designed to provide consumers with the optimum daily amount of probiotic to help support their digestive health, restoring the bacterial flora of good bacteria in the gut to help improve immunity and overall health and wellbeing. The UKs BBC Radio 2 presenter Jayney Lee Grace a huge fan of ohso will be on the stand between 2-3.30pm on Sunday 1 April.

The Booja-Booja Company (stand 9003) creates guilt free, gloriously scrumptious organic chocolates and a mouth-watering alternative to dairy ice cream. Everything it makes is dairy free, vegan, organic and utterly delicious. They now have three exciting new truffle flavours to tantalise the taste buds: Rum Sozzled Sultana; Banoffee Toffee; and Stem Ginger. The new flavours, as well as its old favourites, will be available for tasting at the show. Also recently released are its Artists Collection Boxes, which are handmade and painted by a community of artists in Kashmir.

Established in 2010, LULL/The Botanical Drinks Co (stand 9010C, FoodLovers Approved Pavilion) is an artisan drink producer, passionate about creating great tasting healthy soft drinks that play to the senses, sophisticated drinks made with natures finest botanicals. LULL, its first drink to market, is a calming drink to soothe mind and body, blended with botanicals with proven calming properties. Created to tap into the desire for healthy good-for-you drinks, LULL has a clean and balanced taste, with a subtle natural sweetness. Packaged in a stylish aluminium bottle, LULL is made from a refreshing blend of kiwi and berries with the deliciously distinctive taste of lavender.

Specialist Polish food importer and distributor Morgiel Fine & Organic Foods (stand 9093) has launched a range of organic, marinated wild mushrooms. Varieties include Bay Bolete; Cep; Chantarelle; Slippery Jack; and Honey mushrooms. All of these mushrooms are certified organic, and grow in forests, which have not been treated with chemicals for at least three years prior to picking. These products show how versatile wild mushrooms can be. They can be eaten on their own, but are also perfect accompaniment to many dishes. There is a gap in the UK market for organic, marinated wild mushrooms.

The Sicilian DELI (stand 6080B, Italian Food Village) sources only the best 100% organic fine foods from local farmers and specialty producers in Sicily. Its selected products are not just natural they are also unique and particular. Exclusive new products for 2012 include The Sicilian Prosciutto crudo; Salami and cured sausages; Extra Virgin Olive Oil from a unique Sicilian cultivar; Multiflowers, Eucalyptus and Sullas flowers Honeys; and typical Cheeses, such as Caciotte or Cacio Madonita. Only free range animals make our selected products, and theres no industrial farming involved whatsoever.

Mini Magoo’s organic cereals, winners of numerous Organic Food Awards, go from strength to strength to bring this years show visitors the broadest choice ever (stand 6002S, Soil Association Organic Marketplace). Proven by popularity, the brand’s tradition of ‘the goodness that you choose’ continues with a number of tasty fruit, berry or spice varieties. At the Natural Food Show 2012, Mini Magoo’s cereals, including Muesli, Granola and Porridge, are joined by recent classic and fun, yet exclusive additions sure to be a hit for all the family: Cornflakes, available natural or with ginger, orange or blueberries; Granuesli, with blueberries, dates or ginger, and the award-winning Funstuff in a ginger variety.

New for 2012 is Storm Teas range of 16 new loose leaf tea blends, which are now available with amazing blends such as Cherry and Beetroot tea and Tulsi herb with Orange & Ginger. To ensure the best flavours possible the company has sourced ingredients from all over the globe from prime tea, fruit and herb growing regions. For example, its lemongrass and vanilla tea contains lemongrass sourced from Egypt, the orange from Ghana, the vervain from France, and vanilla from Madagascar Visit stand 6002B in the shows Soil Association Organic Marketplace to find your perfect Storm.

Natural Balance Foods (stand 8071) is the UKs fastest growing natural snack company, producing genuinely healthy products the way nature intended. The products are all made in Britain, and are fundamentally different from 99% of the bars out there. Natural Balance Foods will be exhibiting its award-winning, market leading Nkd bars and introducing two new flavours to its raisin range Crazy Cola and Tangy Lime (joining Cherry, Lemon, Pineapple and Orange flavours). The more-ish new raisin varieties are completely natural, contain no added sugar, and taste simply yummy Each 25g bag of Nkd Infused Raisins is fat free, contains only 68 calories, and counts as one of your five a day

Natur Boutique (stand 6002W, Soil Association Organic Marketplace) will be showcasing its new Tropica range, which includes organic snacking bars and fruits, which all use organic, natural, raw ingredients with no additives, colourings, flavourings, preservatives or GMO ingredients. What really makes the range stand out however is its main ingredient Ladies Fingers Bananas; which are also known as Date or Fig bananas because of their delicious sweet, sticky taste. Try them on their own as Tropicas Dried Whole Bananas, or in one of their organic bars (Organic Banana Bar, Organic Fruit Bar and Organic Peanut Bar) where the bananas produce a unique delicious flavour unlike anything else currently available.

Tierra Verde (stand 7070) is a company based in Cordoba, Spain, which specialises in the export of the best organic products from Andalucia into the UK. It has a variety of great olive oils from Seville and Almeria; wines, fortified wines, and vinegars from Cordoba; Pt and marmalades; honey from the parque natural de Grazalema; and aloe vera cosmetics from Almeria. Tierra Verde and its producers are passionate about the care and welfare of their land and country to produce the best quality foods and wines.

Chia Seed suppliers, Chia bia (stand 7100) are back at the Natural Food Show this year to launch the much anticipated Chia & Blueberry Mix and Chia & Cranberry Mix. The demand for Chia across the UK is growing as consumers continue to realise its health benefits. Chia bias new products appeal to consumers demand for natural, as a unique drying process is used where only water is added to the blueberries and cranberries to create a 100% natural fruit powder. This powder is mixed with Chia bias Milled Seed to produce delicious products that can easily be added to porridge, yogurts, and smoothies etc.

Look for the FAIRTRADE Certification Mark, coming soon to all six flavours of Classic Glee Gum (Verve Inc, stand 8060) Fair Trade is all about a better deal for farmers and workers. When you see the Mark on a box of Classic Glee Gum, it means that the cane sugar inside it meets the social, economic and environmental standards set by Fairtrade International, and that the farmers and workers have been paid a fair and stable price for their produce. Also exciting? Its the first time this sweet sign will be spotted on a pack of gum ever

Kallo Foods (stand 6028) has recently launched Organic, Belgian Dark Chocolate Rice Thins and a new range of multigrain corn and rice snacks in eye catching new packaging, which strongly reflects the brands positioning of simple, natural pleasures. Both products are made from 100% natural ingredients and no artificial colours, flavours or preservatives, enabling the consumer to snack with a clear conscience The chocolate thins use only the finest Belgian chocolate and yet are only 56 calories per slice, making them the perfect, healthy alternative to a chocolate biscuit. The Kallo corn and rice snacks are only 1% fat and less than 100 calories per bag, making them the perfect, healthy alternative to a packet of crisps.

InSpiral Visionary Products (stand 9056) launch new Raw Dehydrated Cacao & Cinnamon Kale Chips and the first ever Artisan Handmade Raw Chocolate Easter Eggs. Enhanced with nourishing superfoods, such as maca and barley grass, pure essential oils, fruits and flowers, inSpirals line of Raw Easter eggs are suitable not only for those on specialist diets, but also for children and those watching their weight. inSpirals new raw dehydrated kale chips are causing an absolute storm in the health food world. Imagine a whole bag of green curly kale (officially the most nutrient-dense vegetable per calorie and per weight), enriched with 100% natural ingredients and shrivelled to the size of a packet of crisps, yet with only 60-90 calories per packet

A daughters wish to provide tasty and natural food after her mother was diagnosed with coeliac disease has culminated in an award-winning UK business Freedom Deli (stand 9008). The original Lasagne, Fish Pie and Shepherds Pie have been revamped with a new image. The company wanted the packaging to say this tastes great for everyone, whether you have a food intolerance or not and to celebrate the natural handmade quality. This is just the start though. Freedom Deli will be launching new products, including traditional scotch eggs and a gorgeous pastry topped Chicken and Leek Pie all of which can be seen at the Natural Food Show 2012.

Exportiamo (stand 6080C, Italian Food Village) will be introducing two new products to the UK market, both made by Rigoni di Asiago. FiordiFrutta, Italys best-selling brand on the jam and marmalade shelf is a range of organic, pure fruit spreads. Each jar is packed with 1.5kg of sun-ripened organic fruit and cooked at low temperatures to preserve nutrients and the full fruit flavour. With very low levels of sugar (only naturally-occurring from fruit), it is tastier and healthier than traditional jams. Nocciolata, the connoisseurs hazelnut and chocolate spread from Italy, is made from the finest organic ingredients, including Italian hazelnuts and dark chocolate. Unlike others, no palm oil, no hydrogenated fat, no artificial flavours are used.

Kara Dairy Free (stand 8051) has launched a Chocolate + Calcium 1 Litre drink to join the successful Original + Calcium milk alternative, which has become one of the Health Trades 50 best-selling food & drink products. Made with natural ingredients, including silky smooth, freshly pressed coconut milk and premium quality cocoa powder, it offers a rewardingly rich flavour with less than 2% fat and 0% cholesterol. Kara Dairy Free Chocolate is reassuringly free of lactose, dairy protein, soya or gluten. RRP 1.99 and stocked by most Wholesalers.

EcoPeace is launching its range of 100% Natural Mangoes and Exotic Produce at the Natural Food Show 2012 (stand 9035). The mango range comprises of three varieties: Kent, Smith and Baguinda, grown in Pout Ecovillage in Senegal. EcoPeace will also present its range of exotic produce, preserves, cordials, nectars and herbal teas produced in Pout Eco-village. For guaranteed freshness, its 100% natural mangoes are only harvested 3-4 days before shipment (compared to 21 days for chemically-treated mangoes). EcoPeace mangoes will be available in UK around 21 June 2012.

New French exhibitor Comptoirs et Compagnies (stand 1060) will showcase its Stevia range. Stevia is a plant from South America that was traditionally used by Guarani Indian people to sweeten their yerba-mate herbal tea. Comptoirs et Compagnies have extracted its main sweetening components, which have a sweetening power that is 250 times higher than classical sugar. The complete range adapted to every use, includes: STEP Natural sweetener from stevia extract; STB Box of stevia extract powder; STD Dispenser of 250 stevia extract pills; and new STD100 Dispenser of 100 stevia extract pills.

New for 2012, is the ready-to-drink Rocks Organic Fruity Spring Water range (stand 8101). It includes still drinks aimed at busy families on the go, while sparkling variants are presented for the take-home market. Labelling across the extended Rocks range has been simplified to accelerate consumer understanding at point of purchase. The Rocks Cordial selection is to benefit from new illustrations, giving them a more sophisticated look and deepening their adult appeal. Fruit Juice Concentrates have been added to the Rocks portfolio in 2012. These dilutables have been available under Rocks sister brand Meridian, for many years and are well known to health food retailers and shoppers.

SuperLifes SuperFood Breakfast Topping and SuperFood Smoothie Mix have proven to be a phenomenal success, due to their user friendly nature, great taste and high health benefits. Consumer feedback and response has surpassed everyones expectations. SuperLife is a new Irish and Israeli company that specialises in SuperFood Blends. The co- founders, Talya Lewin and Diarmuid Russell, holistic health and fitness counsellors, launched their products on the Irish market 4 months ago. There are many more products to come and they are very excited to enter further into the European market (stand 9099).

Cocofina (stand 9025) a very popular British coconut water brand is unveiling three innovative flavours of coconut water in very attractive PET bottles. The new flavours (Apple & Blueberry, Pineapple & Lime and Tea & Passion Fruit) are made in Europe incorporating premium ingredients, such as ginseng, chamomile and green tea. This makes Cocofina the first coconut water company in the world to combine the isotonic properties of coconut water, with the antioxidant properties of tea. Cocofina – Coconut Water Tea & Passion Fruit won the award for the most innovative drink at the World juice conference in Madrid this year.

First time exhibitor Miracle Noodle (stand 5080F, USA Pavilion) is the premier, calorie free, soy free, gluten free, Kosher Shirataki noodle. One of the most versatile noodles, Miracle Noodle caters to a wide range of different demographics from diabetics to Celiacs, bodybuilders and for weight loss. With the largest variety of Shirataki noodle shapes on the market, Miracle Noodle is on the cutting edge of innovative new low calorie, guilt free products.

Panda Liquorice (Bravura Foods, stand 8036) is delighted to celebrate its 30th birthday at this years show. It has been a big year already with the launch of new Strawberry Bears, proceeds of which are being donated towards the care of Edinburgh Zoos pandas Sunshine and Sweetie. Strawberry Bears will be available to try at the show, alongside its award-winning Blueberry Liquorice, which delivers a delicious combination of two super-foods. As with all of the products in the All Natural range, it contains no artificial ingredients, virtually no fat and is sweetened with real fruit puree. Plus the entire All Natural range is suitable for vegetarian and vegans

Chimpanzee Energy Bar (stand 8040) is an easy solution in a form of energy bar. No extreme formulas or tricks. The Chimpanzee energy bar charms you with its flavour and provides enough energy for your sports performance. It is a completely natural product with no preservatives or dyes. The Chimpanzee Energy Bar supplies the body with the immediate energy through monosaccharides, which are found in cane sugar, molasses and fruit. The Chimpanzee energy bar releases the energy gradually thanks to polysaccharides, which are normally found in wholemeal cereals. Thus it provides gradual and enough energy for your sports performance.

Clif Bar & Company (stand 6015) is a leading maker of wholesome and nutritious foods and drinks, helping people do better in sport and lead healthy lives. The original Clif Bar was born in 1992 and has since grown to be the biggest selling energy bar in the US. The newest product within the range is the Clif SHOT Gels, which deliver energy to the bloodstream in five minutes or less. They are available in four delicious flavours: Citrus; Double Expresso; Raspberry; and Chocolate. The packaging features the patented Litter Leash to keep the torn-off tops from littering trails and roads.

The TIANA Fair Trade Organic range includes coconut superfoods and a unique selection of raw active honeys (stand 8030). Platinum award winner TIANAs raw extra virgin coconut oil is not just a cooking oil, as part of a balanced diet it is essential for everyone who has low metabolism, and eaten naturally it helps to strengthen the immune system. High Omega 3 organic coconut butter and organic pure coconut butter have superb heat resistant, making them a safer alternative to cooking oils. TIANAs raw active honeys provide considerable benefits for therapeutic use. Coconut baking flour is excellent for gluten free, low carbohydrates and fibre rich diets. Sugar- free, raw crystallised coconut nectar is a delicious low Glycemic sugar replacement.

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Cardamom helps reduce gerd plus helps so that you can peaceful.

Pepper furthermore promotes healthy digestion.

Pertaining to people that encounter gerd soon after Indian native foodstuff, a cup full of Chai could possibly be an incredible aid.

Chai is definitely emotionally making clear along with energizing yet peaceful simultaneously. Allowing a fantastic “pick us up” without stress or jitters.

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Lots of spruce stores advertise varieties involving Chai tea leaf or maybe promote the components separately for you to create upward your personal combination. Try unique amounts of essence to get the tastes that you just are usually just after.

This combination with seasoning within the tea leaf can certainly promote common well being and ease particular conditions, and also people who create their own Chai green tea can certainly manage the ingredients with regard to the top well being effect.

As opposed to pairing the item refreshing on a daily basis, coffee houses usually obtain Chai mix in substantial steps departing this spices quite a bit less strong.

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It really is recognition
Chai may be the Indian native expression to get “tea”.

With Indian “Chai” just means herbal tea. Within the Developed world them refers especially for you to spiced Indian-style their tea. That is, herbal tea with traditional Native indian salt in addition to whole milk. Referenced also while Masala Chai, that is far more well-known inside Asia when compared with espresso.

The particular reputation with Chai teas are spreading quickly via the remainder of the globe, dealing with several alterations. In most countries, some sort of rewarding, creamier variant called the “Chai latte” is frequently supported while Chai. Prepared Chai drinks just like Chai lattes may possibly stop because advantageous seeing that traditional Chai teas. Typically made up of small Chai along with pretty high degrees of bright sugars.

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Big Train® Announces New Coffee Protein Drink Mix

Lake Forest, CA (PRWEB) August 12, 2011

The delicious taste of a Big Train beverage is now available with the healthy benefits of protein, vitamins and minerals. Introducing Fit Frappe a tasty drink that provides a powerful boost of healthy energy. Packed with 20 grams of protein, less than 1 gram of sugar and 130 calories, a 16 ounce beverage can be a meal replacement or a refreshing mid-day snack and can be enjoyed guilt-free. Fit Frappe also has 19 vitamins and minerals, at least 5 grams of fiber, only 3.5 grams of fat and is gluten free. This gourmet protein drink comes in three mouthwatering coffee flavors, Vanilla Latte, Mocha and Espresso and two non-coffee flavors, Vanilla and Chocolate.

Fit Frappe is available in a 2.26 pound container that has 19 servings of this good for you drink and can be made blended, iced or hot by simply adding water or milk. These options allow health and fitness enthusiasts to have their favorite drink, their way. Fit Frappe can be purchased on Big Trains brand new Facebook store at facebook.com/bigtrain.

Big Trains eCommerce Manager, Jim Wendt says, Were excited about jumping into social commerce. As millions of people spend more time on Facebook, we thought wed make it easy for customers to buy certain products without leaving the website. Our first product for sale will be a sample pack of Fit Frappe. Users just need to like Big Train on Facebook, click on the store link on the left and theyre ready to shop. By leveraging PayPal on our Facebook store, we provide fast, easy and secure checkout.

Robyn Hawkins, CEO of Big Train states, With the increasing demand from consumers wanting a little extra from their morning coffee latte or afternoon frappe, Big Train is excited to offer Fit Frappe, a healthy alternative. One 16 oz size beverage is loaded with protein, vitamins and minerals, as well as fiber without the sugar and high calorie content a perfect meal replacement option. The variety and ability to have Fit Frappe hot, iced or blended will allow customers to stay on track with their fitness goals without sacrificing flavor or taste.

In conjunction with the launch of Fit Frappe, Big Train will donate a portion of profits from sales of Fit Frappe products to Good Sports. Good Sports mission is to increase youth participation in sports, fitness, and recreational programs by targeting one of the major obstacles limiting participation-access to sports equipment. Since 2003, Good Sports has provided $5.7 Million worth of equipment impacting over 300,000 kids, while serving the needs of over 750 youth programs across the United States. Big Train is excited to be a part of this great organization and the opportunity to help less fortunate kids get more involved in sports and encourage a lifelong healthy active lifestyle.

About Big Train, Inc.
Founded in 1991, Big Train is a leading manufacturer and distributor of premium powdered and liquid concentrate beverage mixes serving the specialty coffee, foodservice and retail industries in the US and abroad. Headquartered in Lake Forest, California with a manufacturing facility in Rancho Santa Margarita, California, Big Train is known for high quality beverage solutions that are great tasting and easy to prepare. Big Train offers a wide array of products including blended ice coffees, coffee-free blended crme frappes, chai teas, fruit smoothies, kids’ beverages, hot cocoas (hot chocolates), low carb beverages and baked goods, powdered soft serve and flavored syrups to more than 20,000 customers including independent and small chain coffeehouses, bakeries, foodservice operators and its extensive international distributor network. For more information, visit http://www.bigtrain.com or call 800-BIG-TRAIN (thats 800-244-8724). Or follow @BigTrain on twitter http://www.twitter.com/bigtrain or like Big Train on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/bigtrain.

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Big Train® Launches Fit Frappe Protein Drink Mix to Foodservice

Lake Forest, CA (PRWEB) August 29, 2011

The delicious taste of a Big Train beverage is now available with the healthy benefits of protein, vitamins and minerals. Introducing Fit Frapp a tasty drink that provides a powerful boost of healthy energy for consumers. Customers have been demanding healthier beverage options and this drink has it Packed with 20 grams of protein, less than 1 gram of sugar and 130 calories, a 16 ounce beverage can be a meal replacement or a refreshing mid-day snack that can be enjoyed guilt-free. Fit Frappe also has 19 vitamins and minerals, at least 5 grams of fiber, only 3.5 grams of fat and is gluten free.

This gourmet protein drink comes in three mouthwatering coffee flavors, Vanilla Latte, Mocha and Espresso and two non-coffee flavors, Vanilla and Chocolate. Baristas can combine their espresso with Big Trains Vanilla and Chocolate Fit Frappe mixes to customize their own delicious coffee protein drinks.

Fit Frapp protein beverage mix is available in 3 pound bags for the foodservice industry and can be made blended, iced or hot by simply adding water or milk. These options allow consumers to have their favorite drink, their way.

Frank Lindsey, General Manager, Foodservice at Big Train says, We are really excited to be launching this first-of-its-kind frappe line to the coffee house and broader foodservice communities. It will give our customers an opportunity to capture incremental drink sales with more fitness-minded consumers that might otherwise seek high-protein refreshments elsewhere.

Robyn Hawkins, CEO of Big Train states, With the increasing demand from consumers wanting a little extra from their morning coffee latte or afternoon frappe, Big Train is excited to offer Fit Frappe, a healthy alternative. One 16 ounce size beverage is loaded with protein, vitamins and minerals, as well as fiber without the sugar and high calorie content a perfect meal replacement option. The variety and ability to have Fit Frappe hot, iced or blended will allow customers to stay on track with their fitness goals without sacrificing flavor or taste.

Big Train (Booth #801) will be featuring Fit Frapp at the upcoming Coffee Fest tradeshow for the Specialty Coffee industry at the Washington State Convention Center in Seattle, Washington on September 23-25, 2011. Attendees will be able to sample this delicious and innovative beverage and learn more about Fit Frapp and several other new great tasting Big Train flavors. For more information about Coffee Fest, go to http://www.coffeefest.com or follow @CoffeeFestShow on twitter.

In conjunction with the launch of Fit Frappe, Big Train will donate a portion of profits from sales of Fit Frappe products to Good Sports. Good Sports mission is to increase youth participation in sports, fitness, and recreational programs by targeting one of the major obstacles limiting participation – access to sports equipment. Since 2003, Good Sports has provided $5.7 Million worth of equipment impacting over 300,000 kids, while serving the needs of over 750 youth programs across the United States. Big Train is excited to be a part of this great organization and the opportunity to help less fortunate kids get more involved in sports and encourage a lifelong healthy active lifestyle. For more information go to http://www.GoodSports.org.

Samples of Big Train Fit Frappe protein drink mix are available to operators through local Big Train distributors or by contacting Big Train directly at 800 BIG TRAIN (800-244-8724).

About Big Train, Inc.

Founded in 1991, Big Train is a leading manufacturer and distributor of premium powdered and liquid concentrate beverage mixes serving the specialty coffee, foodservice and retail industries in the US and abroad. Headquartered in Lake Forest, California with a manufacturing facility in Rancho Santa Margarita, California, Big Train is known for high quality beverage solutions that are great tasting and easy to prepare. Big Train offers a wide array of products including blended ice coffees, coffee-free blended crme frappes, chai teas, fruit smoothies, protein drinks, kids’ beverages, hot cocoas (hot chocolates), low carb beverages and baked goods, powdered soft serve and flavored syrups to more than 20,000 customers including independent and small chain coffeehouses, bakeries, foodservice operators and its extensive international distributor network. For more information, visit http://www.bigtrain.com or call 800 BIG TRAIN (thats 800-244-8724). Or follow @BigTrain on twitter http://www.twitter.com/bigtrain or like Big Train on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/bigtrain.

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All Pro Beverage Super Automatic Espresso Machines Now Made in the USA

Los Angeles, CA (PRWEB) October 15, 2011

Made in the USA is a concept thats increasingly becoming more rare, until now All Pro Beverage is an office coffee service company located in Los Angeles, CA, that is actively supporting American patriotism by Going USA

All Pro Beverage is well known for offering a wide variety of coffee machines, beverage dispensers and bag-in-box concentrates and has now begun production of the Aroma 5500 super automatic coffee machines from their Los Angeles manufacturing plant.

Americans are increasingly seeking Made in the USA on the products they buy, says Ed Hill, CEO of All Pro Beverage. I personally want to buy products made in the USA and decided to do my part in supporting the United States economy by creating American jobs and selling to American taxpaying companies. Maybe it takes such tough economic times for some of us to realize what amazing opportunities we have right here in our own country. We started manufacturing in Italy over a decade ago, but now we are proud Americans supporting the great United States of America

Now along with maintaining its high-quality product reputation, All Pro Beverage plans to keep everything under one roof: production, sales, service and parts for the world’s best super automatic espresso machines, the Aroma 5500.

All Pro Beverage is the foremost distributor in North America for the truly eco-friendly fully automatic espresso machines, branded as Espresso Etc These unique push-button gourmet coffee machines grind the beans fresh, and dispense one cup at a time, delicious flavors that include French Vanilla, Cappuccino, Hot Chocolate and Chai Latte. Then, at another push of a button, the coffee machine cleans itself – so simple, anyone can become a barista within minutes

As a leading supplier of office coffee services, All Pro Beverage is recognized for its bag-in-box packaging, push button espresso machines, healthy juice dispensers, water purifiers, and socially responsible business practices.

All Pro Beverages operations are managed through three distribution units: All Pro Beverage distributes high-tech office water coolers purification systems that are designed especially to meet your company’s water purification needs for all office coffee services. Espresso Etc Specialty Coffee services the Office Coffee industry by distributing super automatic espresso machines, fresh roasted coffee and gourmet beverage products. Fructomat USA Healthy Beverages produces custom formulated juice, and vending machines. For more information, visit http://www.allprobeverage.com, http://www.espresso-etc.com, http://www.fructomatusa.com, and http://www.officebottledwatercoolers.com.

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Chain Store Guide Releases 2010 List of 50 Fastest Growing Restaurant Chains

Tampa (PRWEB) April 14, 2010

Chain Store Guidehas just released its report of the top 50 fastest growing chain restaurant operators in the U.S. and Canada. The release of this report coincides with the 2010 release of the Chain Restaurant Operators databases and directories. Chain Store Guide based the rankings on the five-year growth by units among companies operating at least 20 locations. Chain Store Guide is a market research company that focuses on the retail and restaurant industries. The company is a division of Lebhar-Friedman, Inc., publisher of such industry standards as Nations Restaurant News, Chain Store Age and Retailing Today. To access a Free PDF version of the 50 Fastest Growing Restaurant Chains Report click here. For information on all 7,100 companies included in the Chain Restaurant Operators database click here.

Following is a profile of each of the top 10 fastest growing chain restaurant operators.

1. Which Wich Inc. (+836.4%)
1310 Elm St, Ste 180
DALLAS TX 75202-4001
http://www.whichwich.com
Primary Foodservice Type: Fast Casual
Year Founded: 2003

Which Wich has had an extraordinary growth spurt of more than 800% since its founding just seven years ago, and with at least nine more locations in the pipeline scheduled to open by mid-2010, the company shows no signs of slowing down. Which Wich restaurants are currently available in Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, New Mexico, North Carolina, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, and Washington. Which Wich is committed to delivering fresh sandwiches that are superior to others in the marketplace. To back up this commitment, the company offers a 100% guarantee to its customers for a refund or replacement (or both) on any of its more than 50 varieties of sandwiches.

2. Salad Creations of America LLC (600.0%)
5100 W Copans Rd, Ste 300
MARGATE FL 33063-7747
http://www.saladcreations.net
Primary Foodservice Type: Fast Casual
Year Founded: 2003

Since being founded in 2003, Salad Creations has rapidly spread across the nation and the world, with locations currently open in 18 states, one Canadian province, as well as Brazil and Kuwait. More than two dozen restaurants are scheduled to open soon, including one in Panama. The company was selected as #1 on the Future 50 list compiled by a leading trade publication in 2009 and has attracted much media attention because of its focus on healthy eating through customizable salads and a commitment to sustainable ingredients. The company is also noteworthy among most of its peers on this list because of its early move to international franchising – in early 2010, a fourth of Salad Creations locations are outside the U.S.

3. Five Guys Enterprises LLC (+559.2%)
10440 Furnace Rd, Ste 205
LORTON VA 22079-2628
http://www.fiveguys.com
Primary Foodservice Type: Fast Casual
Year Founded: 1986

Five Guys Burgers and Fries is the winner of numerous Readers Choice and Best Burger awards across the U.S. The companys menu consists solely of hamburgers (hand-shaped from fresh, never-frozen ground beef and available with a choice of 15 toppings), French fries (cooked in peanut oil), hot dogs, and grilled cheese sandwiches. Coke products are the only beverage served, and the company has no plans to expand its menu offerings into chili, shakes, chicken sandwiches, Its focus on doing two or three things really well is paying off, Five Guys opened store #500 in 2009.

4. Southeast QSR LLC (+544.4%)
4107 Columbia Rd
MARTINEZ GA 30907-1485
http://www.borderattitude.com
Primary Foodservice Type: Quick Serve
Year Founded: 1987

Southeast QSR operates 58 Taco Bell restaurants in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Mississippi, and South Carolina. Among its many civic activities are the Wounded Warrior Project, the Armed Forces Families Foundation, Awesome Effort and Summer Reading programs, Freedom Bells (supporting local military families), and other community- and family-focused projects.

5. Freddy's LLC (471.4%)
1445 N Rock Rd, Ste 210
WICHITA KS 67206-4201
http://freddysfrozencustard.com
Primary Foodservice Type: Quick Serve
Year Founded: 2002

From just four locations in operation in Kansas at the end of 2004, Freddys Frozen Custard & Steakburgers has grown to 40 restaurants across eight states in 2010. With a dcor reminiscent of a 50s-style diner, the menu features classic American diner food: hamburgers, hot dogs, patty melts, fries, onion rings, sundaes, and shakes. In an interview with a local newspaper in late 2009, the company president announced plans to add at least another 11 locations to the list by the end of the current year. Part of the companys branding plan is to locate along U.S. interstate highways.

6. Hunter Management Co. (464.1%)
551 E State Rd, Ste 201
AMERICAN FORK UT 84003-2191
Primary Foodservice Type: Quick Serve
Year Founded: 2002

Hunter Management Company operates 220 Subway franchises across Nevada, Utah, and Wyoming. Its Subway stores are located in convenience stores, gas stations, freestanding units, regional malls, and strip malls.

7. Froots Fresh Smoothies Franchising Company (440.0%)
4380 Oakes Rd, Ste 800
DAVIE FL 33314-2239
http://www.froots.com
Primary Foodservice Type: Quick Serve
Year Founded: 2001

Froots Fresh Smoothies, Salads & Wraps promotes itself as a healthy alternative to traditional fast-food fare. The company advertises freshly-squeezed juices, smoothies made with fresh fruit and all-natural ingredients, gourmet wraps, paninis, salads, and soups. Like Salad Creations, another healthy-eating option, Froots is also looking overseas for growth with locations currently open in Panama, Turks & Caicos, Honduras, Guam, and Singapore. Locations in more countries are under development. As part of its commitment to providing its customers with good-for-you food, Froots has posted a Nutritional Information document online that provides data on calories, fat, cholesterol, sodium, potassium, fiber, and other factors for each of the companys menu items. Froots operates kiosks as well as locations in mall food courts, in-line shopping centers, and in-line urban units.

8. Spicy Pickle Franchising Inc. (+341.7%)
90 Madison St, Ste 700
DENVER CO 80206-5418
http://www.spicypickle.com
Primary Foodservice Type: Fast Casual
Year Founded: 1999

The only publicly held company on CSGs list of the top 10 fastest growing restaurant companies, the company operates as Spicy Pickle in the U.S. and as Bread Garden Urban Caf in Canada after acquiring those restaurants in late 2008. Its homepage promotes restaurants [that] serve high quality meats and fine Italian artisan breads, along with a wide choice of ten different cheeses, twenty-one different toppings, and fifteen proprietary spreads to create healthy and delicious panini and sub sandwiches with flavors from around the world. A relatively new initiative for the company is the development of in-store bakeries instead of purchasing product from outside suppliers. As of December 31, 2009, the company had signed agreements for an additional 59 Spicy Pickle restaurants, with three under construction and one in negotiation. There were also two Bread Garden Urban Cafes under construction as of that date.

9. Foster's Grille Inc. (+316.7%)
4432 Costello Way
HAYMARKET VA 20169-2996
http://www.fostersgrille.com
Primary Foodservice Type: Fast Casual
Year Founded: 1999

Home of the Charburger, Fosters Grille restaurants can be found in Florida, Kansas, Maryland, New York, North Carolina, and Virginia. The restaurants are intended to be casual neighborhood places where families can gather for made-to-order burgers, fries, and shakes, as well as a cold beer. Fosters offers a Dining for Dollars program as a fundraiser for non-profit organizations where 10% of all proceeds are given back to the organization. The company is franchising and is seeking to open restaurants in territories with a population of approximately 75,000 (at least half of which is between 21 and 60), an average household income of at least $50,000, and a concentration of retail, office, and residential locations.

10. Saxbys Coffee Worldwide LLC (+300.0%)
730 E Elm St
CONSHOHOCKEN PA 19428-2375
http://www.saxbyscoffee.com
Primary Foodservice Type: Quick Serve
Year Founded: 2004

Saxbys vision is to provide its patrons with an inviting atmosphere where they can relax, catch up with friends, meet with business colleagues, get some work done outside the office, or read a book. Although concentrated in the mid-Atlantic region of Delaware, District of Columbia, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Virginia, there are now Saxbys outposts as far away as Ohio, California, Nevada, and Texas. New locations are opening in Arizona, as well as its existing markets. The company is also seeking international partners for expansion overseas. In addition to organic growth by franchising, Saxbys acquired the 15 retail locations of Bucks County Coffee in late 2008.

Following is the list of all top 50 fastest growing restaurant chains.

Rank Name Five-Year Growth in Locations
1Which Wich Inc. 836.4%
2Salad Creations of America LLC 600.0%
3Five Guys Enterprises LLC 559.2%
4Southeast QSR LLC 544.4%
5Freddy's LLC 471.4%
6Hunter Management Co.464.1%
7Froots Fresh Smoothies440.0%
8Spicy Pickle Franchising Inc. 341.7%
9Foster's Grille Inc. 316.7%
10Saxbys Coffee Worldwide LLC 300.0%
11Performance Foods Corporation 300.0%
12Genghis Grill Franchise Concepts LP 290.0%
13Sheena Management 266.7%
14Pita Pit Ltd. 263.7%
15MTY Food Group Inc. 247.7%
16Focus Ten 244.4%
17Cafe Rio Inc. 225.0%
18John T. McGinnis Inc. 225.0%
19Kahala Corp. 208.8%
20D'Lites Enterprises Inc. 200.0%
21Honeybee Foods Corporation 200.0%
22Levecke and Company 200.0%
23Sarpino's Pizzeria International Inc. 200.0%
24D & B Properties 191.7%
25DineEquity Inc. 187.0%
26Sizzling Platter Inc. 178.8%
27Jimmy John's Sandwiches176.7%
28Global Orange Development175.0%
29KorMex Foods Inc. 175.0%
30Southern Deli LLC 175.0%
31Square Treasure Foods Inc. 170.0%
32Orange Cup of Canada Ltd.169.2%
33Barnett Management 168.8%
34Wendy's FourCrown Inc. 168.2%
35Garlic Jim's Franchise Corp. 163.2%
36HuHot Mongolian Grills LLC153.8%
37Mr. Burger153.8%
38Tavistock Restaurants LLC 152.9%
39WOW Cafe & Wingery 152.4%
40Zancanelli Management Corp. 151.6%
41Le Pain Quotidien 150.0%
42Salsarita's Inc. 150.0%
43Granite City Food & Brewery Ltd. 136.4%
44Santa Fe Cattle Co. 136.4%
45Neighborhood Ventures Inc. 133.3%
46Lenny's Franchisor LLC 132.9%
47International Coffee & Tea Leaf 131.9%
48Coastal Plains Restaurants LLC 130.8%
49Fox Restaurant Concepts 125.0%
50Topper's Pizza Inc.125.0%

Top 7,100 Chain Restaurant Operators

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About Chain Store Guide
For more than 80 years, Chain Store Guidehas been the leading provider of comprehensive and definitive retail and foodservice intelligence to businesses around the world. The company provides databases of all major retailers, restaurants, distributors and wholesalers in the United States and Canada with contact information on more than 195,000 key executives and buyers. Chain Store Guide is a subsidiary of Lebhar-Friedman, Inc., publisher of such industry standards as Nations Restaurant News, Chain Store Age and Retailing Today.

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Dominican Republic Produces Premium Coffee

The Reason Dominican Coffee is becoming more popular is that it tastes divine and has a rich heritage. There is not a lot known about this fantastic drink that offers natives such a wonderful taste. With so many hot beverages available it is difficult to find a drink as delicious as this. Those who love caffeine should definitely try this beautiful bean.

The Republic have the best beans that are grown at 3125 metres above sea level. They have been making coffee since 1720 and have perfected this beverage. Although not everyone is aware of these beans, they taste divine. To enjoy a drink with such class, specialists believe that beans must be stored for a certain time period. It is believed that the flavour of beans improves over time.

If you haven’t got a tasty beverage to offer guests when they come round, then your kitchen cupboards are missing something. The great news is that, thanks to the internet it’s now possible to log on and buy these beans easily. On-line shopping is becoming much more popular and many people are looking for unique products to buy.

Finding a bean with outstanding quality can be difficult when there is so much on offer. However, it is essential to find an outstanding bean if you want to enjoy a rich, deep and enjoyable brew. People drink beverages that are high in caffeine for many reasons. It can help a person to stay awake and concentrate when necessary.

The wonderful news about the Dominican Coffee beans is that 90% of them remain within the Countries boarders. That’s another reason why there is not a lot known about these wonderful tasting beans. The majority of people living in the D. R depend on the beans to bring them an income. Around 500.000 people depend on the beverages success to bring them financial wealth.

The youth of the world also love to drink a nice brew and often drink it when they are very young. Most parents give children a hot brew so it is no wonder that they continue to drink it as they get older. Many people are actually addicted to the caffeine in the beverage and cannot go a day without having a brew.

Should you take a trip to the Republic then you’ll be amazed at the amount of bars and shops all serving these unique beans. People expect to receive a quality brew for the money they pay. The beans of the Republic are fresh, rich and dark. This is as a result of the limestone rich soil on the South American planes.

If you love drinking a beverage that tastes and looks good then you should experience the Republic’s beans. As you sit back and relax consider the work that it has taken to bring you such a quality brew. Thanks to the Republic, people can experience a beverage that they will value the experience of. People have worked extremely hard, in harsh conditions to make the finest beans. Those that live in the Republic are proud that the Country is famous for its coffee. Anyone who visits the Dominican Republic must sample this exquisite bean before they go home.

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Forget Fad Diets and Make A Healthy Body your Number One Priority

Nothing on earth is more important than the state of one’s health. Consider it, your health affects everything else in your life. Once our health is jeopardized we instantly modify our lifestyle habits. Just look at President Clinton. Not until he had the ultimate health scare did he really change his eating and exercise habits. Let’s not put it off until our bodies totally have a break down just before we choose to care for ourself. If you feel unhealthy, everything you are doing that day is lousy. Also, if you feel wonderful, everything one does that day is great. So this year, let’s not concentrate on merely burning off a few pounds, let’s target Health, the #1 thing in your life.

Ask, “How significant is my health and wellbeing to me? How do you want to live the remainder of my life? Sick and feeling horrible or healthy and feeling lively? Do I prefer to enjoy golf and tennis in my retirement or do I want to spend it in the hospital?” The answer to all these concerns could ultimately dictate your weight along with your wellness for the future. Any lifestyle practice that impacts your health in a positive way can automatically make you shed pounds or preserve a good healthful bodyweight.

Stick to this checklist towards health and you will see excess fat come off automatically.

1. Make time to pay attention to health.

The number one reason people today don’t eat healthy or exercise is because they “don’t possess the time”. But why is it that after we get sick, have a heart attack, are diagnosed with heart problems, diabetes or cancer, we all of a sudden have the time? This doesn’t make any sense. We put it off until finally our bodies became so ill to finally take steps toward caring for it. This is the equivalent to never getting an oil change or servicing your vehicle as well as letting it completely break down before doing something about this. Prioritize your day. Just what could possibly be more crucial than your wellbeing? Your children, yes, I agree. But guess what? If anything happens to you, who will be there for the kids? I realize that sounds horrendous but it’s true. What number of instances have we all heard stories of kids losing dad and mom to heart attacks and strokes? Choose health and wellbeing not simply for yourself but for the kids as well. Prioritize every day to ensure that making healthy meal decisions and doing exercises tend to be right on the top.

2. Have a long hard look at what you happen to be putting into one’s body.

For just one full week, read every ingredient of every food you consume. This might probably be an alarming experience. Many ingredient labels on manufactured foods seem a lot more like a college chemistry class than anything you should be eating. As a golden rule, in the event you can’t pronounce it, odds are you shouldn’t be consuming it. The majority of the food you ought to be consuming shouldn’t even possess an ingredients label. They should be vegetables, fruits, raw nuts, chicken, fish, eggs, meat. Should you make 90% of your diet, fresh food, I guarantee you are going to considerably change your weight as well as your health. No time to make fresh food? (please refer back to #1). Make more than one portion at the same time whenever you do cook making sure that there are actually always nutritious leftovers in the refrigerator. You can always have for lunch leftovers from your night before. Prepare a few servings of one meal and freeze some. An example on this is nutritious soup or turkey chili. Place a portion of chili in a small Tupperware and freeze. You are able to grab this when in a rush for lunch or dinner.

3. Just how much will you be consuming?

In the United States, our understanding of one portion is very altered. Restaurant servings are about Three times above what we should be eating in a sitting. If we become used to seeing that much food on your plate at the restaurant most of us tend to do the same when we are at home and serve ourselves. Based on a report by the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, ladies tend to be consuming 300 more calories a day and men 168 more calories than 20 years ago. All it requires is 100 additional calories each day to gain 10 pounds per year.

For one week, lessen your helpings at lunchtime and dinner by fifty percent. There is absolutely no need to “clean ones plate”. Many times what’s on the plate is twice what you should be consuming anyway. If you feel some food cravings in the afternoon, add one small apple with a handful of raw nuts as a snack. Your system will speedily become accustomed to the smaller servings and you will eventually not be capable to have as much in a single sitting as you have before. Remember, you’ve got access to an abundance of foods each day. You don’t really need to have everything right away.

4. Drink WATER!

Dehydration has directly been connected to several types of disorders which include colon cancer, high blood pressure, and elevated cholesterol amounts. Most people also mistake thirst for food craving. So it might not be that you’re starving all day, you could just be thirsty and not properly hydrated. In due time, dehydration may cause a continuous gain in bodyweight through overeating as a direct outcome of confusion of thirst and hunger feelings.

Take a look at what you are consuming every day.

Espresso or Soda (Diet Coke included)? The caffeine in both could dehydrate a person a lot more and will lead you to feel hungrier throughout the day.

Diet refreshments and soda pops? The man made sweetener really enhances your desires for food and increases food intake.

Orange Juice and other Fruit Juices? The sugar and calories may add up to 10 teaspoons of sugar for each drink, and this can be anywhere from 150-200 calories. Let alone the fact that sugar eventually makes you crave more sugar.

Every person ought to be consuming fifty percent of their weight in ounces of water each day. So if you weigh 150 pounds, you should be drinking 75 ounces of water on a daily basis. When you drink coffee or any other caffeinated beverage throughout the day, the ounces of water needed increases.

5. Just how much do you move every day?

Your body has been designed to move! Your heart is a muscle and needs to be worked just like every other muscle within your body. You don’t have to join a fitness center to move, you only should challenge one’s body and your muscles each and every day. The two most effective time saving routines I generally suggest to people are:

1.Go for a walk. You’ll be able to go for a walk anywhere and anytime. Insufficient time you say? You need to refer back to rule #1.

2. Setup your house with a few free weights and an exercise ball. You can be amazed at the amount of exercises that you can do by using just simply one’s body, some free weights and a stability ball. If you don’t know how, retain the services of a trainer to show you or get a good book. Get into the routine of scheduling your own exercise time frame each and every day. No ifs, ands or buts. Make your exercise time more significant than calls, washing laundry, chores or lunch dates.

Make a promise to yourself that this time shall be about health, not about short term weight reduction. Really evaluate how you are treating your body on an everyday basis. Is that the same manner you would treat a very important, expensive piece of equipment? Because that’s what your body is. There isn’t any amount of money on the planet that will buy you another one, so you might as well take fantastic care of the one you have!

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Coffee Brewing Methods: Is Your Coffee Brewer Just a Drip?

For most of us, brewing up our morning cup of coffee is more than just a necessity, it is a matter of convenience. Each night, millions of us coffee lovers pile heaping tablespoons of our favorite gourmet coffees into those paper filters, fill the tank of our coffee makers with water and set the timer so that our coffee is ready and waiting first thing in the morning.

But why would anyone spend good money on the finest gourmet coffee beans or fresh ground gourmet coffees and use just any home coffee maker.

So if you are like me and you enjoy the finest gourmet and specialty coffees available, then you must also believe that they deserve the best and most reliable coffee brewing equipment available.

Here is a quick list of the most popular coffee brewing methods & equipment starting from the best:

French Press

The French press coffee maker (or press pot) is universally recognized as the best brewing method, allowing for the truest coffee taste and aroma. This method actually brews the coffee in the hot water (as opposed to drip machines which only pass the water through the coffee and a filter). After a few minutes of brewing, a metal filter is pressed through the brew catching the coffee grinds and then trapping them at the bottom of the carafe. What is left over is full-bodied coffee with all its aroma and essences.

One of the main advantages to using a French press, other than great coffee taste, is the amount of control you have. You can control the water temperature (which incidentally should be around 190 to 200 degrees Fahrenheit, a temperature that drip makers do not achieve), you can control the amount of coffee you want to add, and you can control the brew time. Four minutes of brew time and 30 seconds of “plunging” time is considered best.

Another great feature about the French press is that it is extremely portable and only requires hot water. You can take it camping or use it in places with limited kitchen space, like a boat or an RV. Some press pots can also be used to brew loose leaf teas in the same manner.

As an aside, you shouldn’t leave your brewed coffee in the press-pot with the grounds after you brew it! Either consume it or transfer it to a carafe, preferably a thermal carafe.

Vacuum Brewer

Vacuum brewers aren’t very common, but they make coffee just about as well as a French press since the coffee and water are brewing together. A vacuum brewer has an upper and a lower chamber connected by a tube with a small filter inside. Coffee grounds are placed in the upper chamber, and water is placed in the lower chamber. As the lower chamber is heated, the water rises up to meet the coffee in the upper chamber where the brewing begins. After brewing, the water (now coffee) cools and seeps back down into the lower chamber leaving the used coffee grinds behind in the upper chamber. Ideally, the upper chamber is removed and the lower chamber is used as a decanter for the finished coffee.

Vacuum brewers can be electric, stovetop, or even used over a sterno can for dramatic tabletop brewing!

The Toddy Maker

The toddy maker or Cold-Brew Coffee Maker uses an unusual cold-brewing method that creates a coffee concentrate. This concentrate is then mixed with hot water to make coffee. The concentrate can be stored in a refrigerator and used to make one cup at a time if you so desire. This method produces a low-acid coffee, which is doctor recommended for coffee drinkers with stomach conditions.

Although this method of coffee brewing is sounds a bit odd, the result in taste is pleasantly surprising. One drawback is the amount of time it takes to brew. A good idea is to brew the coffee overnight. Once brewed, the concentrate can produce more than just one pot of coffee, so it’s not a nightly event for a great cup of morning coffee!

Drip Grind Coffee Makers

Drip Grind coffee makers are the most common and usual coffee brewing method that we are familiar with.

In this method, water is dripped over and passes through the coffee grinds and a filter and is caught by the coffee pot below. Despite being the most common brew method it also happens to be the one which produces a coffee brew with the least amount of flavor and aroma.

There are generally 2 filter options for the drip grind coffee makers.

Permanent filters: are just what they say, permanent. They are usually gold-plated so they don’t add any unwanted metallic taste to your coffee, resistant to corrosion so they are dishwasher safe and economical because they don’t need replacing. Permanent filters are preferred because they allow for better coffee taste as opposed to the second filter option, paper filters.

Paper filters are the most common filter choice for the drip grind coffee makers. Unfortunately, paper filters can filter out more than just coffee grinds. Flavorful oils can be left behind in the filter and not make it to the finished coffee brew resulting in less coffee flavor and aroma. Since permanent filters allow for more liquid to pass through, the end result is a more flavorful cup.

As you can see, the most common brew method happens to be the one which produces the least amount of coffee flavor and aroma. Since, mornings usually need to be made quick and simple, most people have never had their coffee brewed any other way. If you are one of these people, don’t just splurge on gourmet coffee’s, get a small French press maker, start experimenting and experience the truest coffee flavor & aroma in each cup.

Dr. Vince Manzello is simply a coffee lover. His search for a quality coffee distributor led to the development of http://www.WeBeJava.com. We Be Java is not only the distributor but they are affiliated directly with the roastery! Why is this so important? By dealing directly with the roastery, your coffee order is roasted in small batches right before it is shipped. Your coffee order is not sitting around on a shelf just waiting for you to order it! We Be Java’s affiliated roastmaster hand picks beans from around the world, blends, flavors & roasts your order so you get the finest coffees available. Our gourmet & specialty coffees have even been featured in Time Magazine! We Be Java’s roastery is also certified Organic Coffee Handler and Processor. Check out http://www.webejava.com for yourself and see if you don?t agree with Vince.

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