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Trade your multivitamin for tea :)

Taking a multivitamin?  Do you really know what is in there and if it is helping you?  Let’s break down what Bamboo Leaf Tea can do for your vitamin level and give you five healthy ways to get your body in top shape.

The water soluble vitamins are needed in frequent increments as they work through the system quickly and are excreted by the kidneys.  Fasting has been shown to lengthen the time that water soluble vitamins remain in the body thereby increasing the absorption of the essential elements.  In fact taking any supplement after fasting for a period of time increases the strength of the supplement.  That is why taking a supplement in the morning can produce the greatest effects.

Step 1  Try taking your supplements in the morning and waiting at least a 1/2 hour before adding any food or caffeinated drinks.  To really feel the effects of a supplement fast on water taking the supplement several times during the day.

Here is a review of water soluble vitamins and their effects.  Good news B1, B2, B3, B5, B6, B9, and vitamin C are all present in bamboo.

Water soluble vitamins include:

• B1 / thiamine – important for nerve function, promotes a healthy appetite
• B2 / riboflavin – important for vision and skin
• B3 / niacin – important for nervous system, digestive system, and skin, helps to produce hormones
• B5 / pantothenic acid – important for producing red blood cells and hormones
• B6 / pyridoxine – important for making red blood cells, helps to produce melatonin, helps to reduce levels of homocysteine
• B7 / biotin – helps to maintain blood sugar levels, strengthens hair and nails
• B9 / folic acid – important for making DNA and red blood cells
• B12 – important for making new cells and maintaining a healthy nervous system
• Vitamin C – antioxidant, important for the immune system, aids in iron absorption, building block of collagen

Step 2  Drinking one cup of Bamboo Leaf Tea will cover most of the water soluble vitamins.  It’s best to do this several times a day to flush the system with the vitamins needed.

Step 3  B12 can be found in nutritional yeast (2tsp can be added to salads or to other foods for all of your B12 needs).  It is also present in shellfish, beef, fish, crustaceans, tofu, dairy, cheese, and eggs.

Teas are a great way to take in some of these important vitamins because they are extracting the water soluble components and delivering them in a way that the body can best absorb them.

Other minerals that are in bamboo are silica, calcium, manganese, iron, phosphorus, potassium, magnesium, selenium, and zinc.

Calcium is being added to everything from cereals to orange juice but is it harming the body or helping it?  Calcium is available in leafy green vegetables, raw dairy, sesame seeds, carob as well as bamboo.  The calcium  being added to our foods is inorganic, a cheap filler that is now being shown to possibly increase the risk of heart disease.  Calcium added to the body can cause calcium deposits which can lead to everything from bone spurs to kidney stones.  So stick with the good stuff and don’t buy fortified foods.

Step 4  Get rid of all your vitamins that contain calcium from inorganic sources.    

Bamboo is a powerhouse of bone building components.  Magnesium, silica, manganese, and calcium all work together to increase bone density.  The components in whole foods are formulated perfectly to ensure the highest nutritional value.  Separating out one element causes the body to pull necessary components from other parts of the body in order to absorb the single element.  Lucky for us this has already been worked out.

Step 5  Take bamboo powder for strong bones.  Whole food supplements are the best way to go for supplementation.  

So go ahead get rid of your multi-vitamin and drink another cup of tea, add in lots of veggies and you will be setting yourself up for the best health yet.  Take 5 steps in the right direction and see where it takes you.

by Shanti

Bamboo Silica & Soluble Fiber Benefits

Bamboo Leaf Tea is made from 100% bamboo leaves grown and processed by hand without the use of any chemicals. Bamboo Leaf Tea has a wonderful sweet, green flavor that aids and balances both mind and body.  We grow our plants with the utmost care and attention to nutritional value and sustainable agriculture.

Bamboo has the highest amount of vegetative silica of any plant.  Ten times the amount of horsetail or nettles.  It is what allows bamboo to grow so fast and strong and yet remain flexible.  The tea also contains soluble fiber and is rich in antioxidants.  

Silica

• promotes hair growth and nail strength
• building block of collagen – rejuvenates the skin
• essential for bone growth and strength, has been shown to increase bone density
• aids the body in eliminating aluminum
• strengthens the cardiovascular system
• supports white blood cell function
• re-mineralizes and strengthens teeth and gums

Soluble Fiber

• helps to regulate blood sugar
• shown to lower LDL cholesterol
• eases cravings and aids in weight loss
• effective for IBS, ulcers, and other digestive issues

We have heard many wonderful stories of increased health and wellness due to our teas and supplements and invite you to tell us your story.  From our farm to your home we wish you the very best on your journey.

Benefits

Benefits of Silica:  Silica is the essence of bamboo.  When one thinks of a bamboo we picture a tall and strong plant that bends and moves in the wind.  This is silica.  Strength and flexibility.  We are born with a lot and overtime it diminishes.  Vegetative silica is very high in grasses but not in the foods we eat and so generally we need to actively add it to our diets.  Tea infusions are a perfect way to add silica into your diet in a format that your body can absorb.  Some of the other benefits of silica are listed below.

• improves skin elasticity
• benefits teeth and gums
• improves connective tissue and strengthens musculoskeletal system
• plays a roll in helping the body to eliminate aluminum
• strenthens hair and nails and encourages new growth
• thought to improve cardiovascular system
• may help to reduce high blood pressure
• essential for bone growth

Bamboo and Soluble Fiber

In addition to silica Bamboo Leaf Tea contains 4% soluble fiber which equals 1g per cup of tea. This helps to regulate blood sugar levels in the body as well as aiding the body in waste elimination.  Soluble fiber coats the lining of the digestive system.  This helps to ease tension in the stomach region by relaxing the system.  People who suffer from IBS or other digestive issues can see great results from incorporating soluble fiber into their diet.  Slowing the digestive process also makes one feel full sooner and so aids in weight loss.  Drinking teas made from bamboo can reduce or eliminate snacking. I like to make a cup of Chocolate Mint Chip when I am craving sugar.  I find it to be the perfect combination for satisfying that desire.  Soluble fiber also helps to regulate blood sugar which is vital for diabetics.  By slowing the digestive system sugars are added more slowly to the blood stream.  This helps the body to balance naturally the blood sugar levels.  So drinking the tea prior to a meal can aid in the maintenance of blood sugar levels.

Additional Benefits

Bamboo teas as well as shoots are high in antioxidants and other vitamins and minerals that help maintain a healthy lifestyle.

• Bamboo has been shown to have anti-inflamatory properties and detoxification properties.  It has been used medicinally in Asia for upper respiratory issues, digestive issues, and liver support.
• Bamboo Leaf Tea does not contain caffeine so it can be enjoyed at anytime of the day hot or cold.  Some of the blends that do contain caffeine are Green tea + Lemongrass, Chocolate Mint Chip, Chai, and Breakfast Black.

These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease