by happyass » 22 Jul 2007, 16:11
well you are on a good path of asking patty...
water is the best for you. if you can find a good spring water that is more local to you that is where to begin.
apple juice (natural, unsweetened, and organic) is another good thing to have around using macro. i don't see a problem with cranberry juice either but be aware of the sugar, naturalness of it, and that it is organic.
as far as teas go, you can do no wrong with green tea. have you looked into gemaicha - it is roasted brown rice with green tea. it is so yummy and perfect anytime of the day.
bancha tea is a great way to start your day as it has a natural pick me that is unlike caffeine.
kukicha tea is a twig tea and you can add some apple juice as a sweetner to it. this is good for the evening but not necessarily right before bed time.
avoid teas like 3 hours before going to bed.
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another wonderful antioxidant ingredient to look for is ACAI. it is brazilian and infused with berries. it comes as a frozen treat or as a drink beverage too. if you go to Jamba Juice, you can get an ACAI SUpercharGER smoothie. Add a fiber boost and match green tea boost and you have a healthy treat!