So at this point you’ve seen our FREE Outdoor E-cookbook and
how many recipes can actually be made over your already loved and enjoyed
campfire.
But beyond just using the flames to makes various dogs and
s’mores, it’s been said that campfires actually have health benefits.
Yes, you heard me right, sitting around a campfire may be beneficial to your health whether you’re eating or not!
Health Benefits of Campfires
Beyond providing light when dark, heat when cold, and a way
to cook food and even sanitize, campfires and the act of sitting around them
has been found to benefit humans in various ways.
Many find that by gathering with others around a fire the
main attraction is the fire, and most find this makes conversation more easy
flowing and open. Some also find they recall the past more often, once their
mind wonders beyond the flames, allowing for time to reflect.
Watching the flames is also said to help calm and relax us and to be very helpful in lifting spirits due to appreciating this ancient and basic type of socializing.
I know for me personally, focusing only on the people around
me and the flames helps me to appreciate them more and detach from the modern
world for a bit.
Even beyond that, there have been studies done showing how campfires and the relaxed ambiance they inspire can actually help lower blood pressure too!
But unfortunately you can’t use substitute TV or computer
flames to reap these benefits.
So take advantage of the nicer weather on the horizon and do
something good for your body, mind, and stomach!
Here are 2 Sweet Treat Recipes from our FREE Outdoor E-cookbook!
Enjoy!
And don’t forget you can use KBA Marshmallow Roasting Sticks for all your Campfire cooking needs!
I don’t know about you guys but I am so happy to see the
grass turning green again and to be able to walk my dog without needing four
layers on.
Spring is finally here and that means outdoor cookouts and
hopefully campfires (depending on moisture levels) are back in season too.
Some of my favorite memories are of family and friends getting
together around a fire and just enjoying each other’s company, catching up,
sharing stories etc … but a girl’s got to eat to!
Which brings me our KBA Outdoor E-Cook Book, which is full of meals and treats you can make while hangin’ out by the fire.
And NO, I don’t just mean s’mores, but you can’t go wrong
with those either!
The KBA Outdoor E-cook book is full of recipes that are
great for outdoor eating and festivities. From hot dogs and vegetarian options
to sweet treats and snacks, there is something in this e-book for everyone.
Over 30 recipes to choose from!
But lets start with one of my favorites, a savory and delicious dinner recipe. It’s a spin on a classic PLUS it has bacon. Need I say more?
And don’t worry about turning a clothes hanger or anything else in your house into a skewer to cook your hot dog over the flame. KBA has you covered when it comes to marshmallow roasting sticks and campfire foods.
Here is a picture of everything included when you buy a set of our KBA Roasting Sticks!
I don’t know about you, but more than once throughout my
health and fitness journey, drinking green tea has been suggested to me as
something to add to my routine.
So like most of us, I went out and bought some green tea,
drank it for a couple of days and then gave up!
But I feel like, now more than ever, tea is being suggested
as a weight loss tool and a detoxifying aid for the body.
That being the case, I decided to look further into green
tea in order to hopefully convince myself to try it again!
And here is what I found…
Green Tea Benefits
Overall Health
To start, green tea is full of antioxidants (which you
already know are awesome for you), and these help to protect your body’s cells
from damage.
It’s also great for stimulating brain activity short term
due to its caffeine content, which encourages the neurons in the brain to fire.
But it’s also been said to help improve brain activity long term too.
And you shouldn’t have the jitters because
it’s not as strong as coffee. But that being said, many actually claim they
have more sustainable energy with green tea vs. coffee.
Green tea can also help to kill bacteria, potentially helping to lower risk of infections it the mouth and even the flu.
Weight loss
Green tea is said to be great for fat burning and boosting the metabolism, plus the small caffeine boost helps to keep you alert and hopefully more physically active!
And most found that the fat
burning boost they got from green tea is surprisingly focused in the ever-stubborn
abdominal area too. Yay!
Green tea may also help to shed a couple pounds, however
there are many that don’t experience a significant increase in weight loss with green tea. Meaning the
scale won’t change much even though it may help with burning fat.
I think it goes without saying that green tea can benefit
most people, many sources even consider green tea to be one of the healthiest
things you can drink!
Now what about Matcha?
Matcha Vs. Green Tea
Right off the bat, matcha and green tea come from the same
plant and therefore have many of the same properties. I think it’s safe to
assume that a majority of the benefits you attain from green tea, you will also
get from matcha.
But is there more?
Yes, matcha is unique, because unlike traditional black or
green teas, where you steep the leaves and discard them in order to drink the
tea, with matcha you will consume the leaves too.
For matcha the green tealeaves are ground down into a powder,
which can be stirred or mixed into a cup of water, you then drink both water
and powder/leaves. This makes matcha a more potent mix of the beneficial
nutrients contained in green tea.
And yes, matcha can boost your energy more than green tea
too. But it’s not only because of its higher caffeine content, it’s also
because matcha has L-theanine, which helps to trigger alertness. Many have described
feeling alert, but calm, and having no jitters after consuming matcha.
Just think of matcha as green tea 2.0!
Bottom Line
It doesn’t seem like you can go wrong with either option!
Whether you choose green tea or matcha, the basic benefits will be the same.
Overall green tea is great for your health, but that doesn’t
mean just anything with green tea in the name is healthy. Which is fine, but
don’t order a sugary matcha latte at Starbucks and consider it a part of your healthy
diet!
Maybe try switching your morning coffee with green tea or
matcha and see how you feel. It’s not going to be loved by everyone, but what
healthy food or beverage is?
If nothing else green tea is an easy way to add some
nutrients and hydration to your body, all with a small cup of tea!
We can do that right?
AND if you are interested in giving green tea/matcha a try then check out our BRAND NEW Green Energy Blend Tea!
With a propriety blend of Matcha, Red Ginseng and Lemon Powder you get all of the energy, immunity boosting and fat burning benefits in one!
Plus you can serve it
three different ways!
Brewed– when tea bags are steeped in hot water (3-5 min) and then discarded, you will get more of a green tea experience!
Chilled – once you have steeped your tea like above, pour it over ice and enjoy in during the summer or even on the go!
Blended– if you want a more potent taste and all the matcha benefits possible, try tearing open the tea bag and blending the powder with ice water or into your favorite smoothies!
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So now that we know how awesome berries are for our health, I
want to make sure that their more acidic cousins aren’t forgotten either!
I’m talking about citrus fruits!
And yes, they do have more to offer than just Vitamin C, but I’ll take the immune system boost any day, and so should you!
Unfortunately I’m not JUST talking about adding more orange juice or other citrus juices from the store to your diet. Because the best way to reap all of the amazing benefits of citrus fruits, is to eat them whole!
The 5 Best Citrus
Fruits for Your Health
Grapefruit
To start, the low calorie nature of this fruit makes it an obvious choice for those trying to lose weight. But it’s also a great source of vitamins A & C, which both help protect and improve skin by encouraging collagen production. Its potassium, lycopene and choline presence help lower blood pressure and to maintain a healthy heart. While its fiber content aids with digestion, and its high water content (91%) can help to hydrate the body. Plus they aren’t overly sour so most people can eat them whole no problem, you just need the right spoon!
Lemon
The high amounts of vitamin C in this fruit make it a great choice for protecting your immune system year round. But lemons also contain folic acid, which is said to aid in heart health and may help reduce the risk of stroke. And since lemons contain the most citric acid of any fruit, they are great for those suffering from kidney stones, and may help deter future ones from forming. Plus you can easily add lemon juice to any beverage for added flavor and nutrients, not to mention their great for detoxifying the body!
Blood Orange
While still being a great source of Vitamin C, blood oranges also contain folic acid, vitamins B9 & A, and even calcium—making blood oranges great for immunity, heart health, your skin and bones! But the most unique thing about blood oranges is that they contain anthocyanin which gives them their red color. But beyond that, anthocyanin, (also found in blueberries) can help protect your cells from oxidative damage, which may also help improve/maintain our memories as we age.
Orange
Oranges are low calorie and are primarily made of carbs and water with a little protein and fat. And on top of the Vitamin C benefits, oranges can help promote clear and healthy skin by fighting damage and protecting it from pollution. And since they contain potassium they can also help reduce blood pressure and are great for your cardio vascular health. There is also some fiber found in oranges, but you can only get it when eaten whole. Luckily oranges are one of the easiest citrus fruits to eat where ever you are, just peal and go!
Lime
Limes can help keep blood sugar stable due to their soluble fiber, which makes them slower to digest. It also contains healthy acids that can help remove dead skin cells when applied directly to skin. The acid can also help to break down food to help with overall digestion. And as for weight loss, the citric acid in limes can help to burn fat, while maintaining blood sugar levels and keeping your heart healthy. Plus its vitamin C content can help fight off colds and even help your body absorb more iron!
Bottom Line
You can’t go wrong by adding more citrus fruits into your
diet!
Overall citrus fruits are low in calories; contain fiber and tons of great vitamins and minerals that your body can benefit from! They help to protect your heart, your blood pressure, digestive system and even your skin!
Plus citrus fruits are good for your brain too, due to their anti-inflammatory properties. Citrus can help to protect brain cells from deterioration and even help improve brain function.
And yes, you’ll get the most out of them when eaten whole, but that doesn’t mean you have to everyday. You can totally supplement a bit with juicing, natural juices, teas, powders etc. every serving helps!
Without a doubt citrus fruits are great for your health, and the benefits can be found and seen inside and out!
Check out KBA’s Citrus Ketone Tea today! More info below!
We’ve all heard that berries are loaded with antioxidants (what ever that means) and that we should all eat more of them. But there are so many more benefits to keeping berries in your diet, than just their antioxidants!
Luckily they are also delicious (in my opinion) and there
are tons of different ways to prepare them so you don’t ever get bored. And
within the berry family there is a ton of variety, you have berries that lean towards
sweet and some that are more sour and tart.
Whatever your berry preference, adding more berries into your diet can truly be beneficial to pretty much everyone!
The 5 Berry Best for You
Raspberries
Full of vitamins, antioxidants and even fiber, raspberries can help with weight-loss, strengthen the immune system, aids with anti-aging and improves skin health. They are primarily sweet and easy to eat, due to their soft texture and no large pit or seed in the middle. They can easily be added to smoothies, eaten whole or the fruit powder can be added to tea bags and steeped.
2. Acai Berries
These purple skinned and yellow-fleshed berries have a large seed in the middle and have a somewhat earthy taste. These berries are high in fat and low in sugar along with many great minerals for the body such as zinc, iron, copper etc. Acai berries can help to boost brain function, improve cholesterol levels and of course provide antioxidants. Its three main forms for consumption are purees, powders or juices, but powders will deliver the most concentrated amount of nutrients.
3. Blackberries
With high levels of manganese, these berries are great for helping you maintain and improve brain functions, such as short-term memory and motor skills. They can also help reduce inflammation, fight off infections and boost immunity. While also being great for women’s menstrual health, such as cramps, and everyone’s cardiovascular health and skin. They are great in smoothies or eaten whole with or without yogurt.
4. Blueberries
While all berries have antioxidants, blueberries have the highest concentration among the most common fruits and vegetables. Blueberries can help to reduce DNA damage and fight ageing, and regular consumption is linked to lower blood pressure. They are great for those with diabetes and help to fight urinary tract infections. And with no seed or pit they are easy to eat on the go and to add to any meal.
5. Goji Berries
These berries contain vitamins C, A, Fiber, Iron and Zinc on top of its antioxidants. With immune system boosting properties, these berries are great for cold and flu protection. They may aid in weight loss due to their fiber content and low calorie nature. Overall they are great for energy, focus and over all well-being. Treat them much like raisins and add them easily into trail mixes, or drink as a juice or tea.
Bottom Line
Berries are so good for you, and are good alone or in tons
of recipes (healthy and not so healthy) depending on your mood. And even though
there are tons of fad diets out there, berries are allowed in almost all of
them, so you never have to feel guilty.
Berries are one of the easiest and most delicious ways to
improve your health. But if eating whole berries is not your thing, then
utilizing berry powders is a great option.
KBA now has a Berry Citrus Tea blend that offers all the amazing health benefits listed above for Goji berries, Acai berries and Raspberries. And with a yummy mixed berry flavor and aroma, it is an easy way to reap berry benefits without having to prep them much at all!
