According to a 2004 study published in the journal Phytomedicine (2004;11:375–82), people suffering from hypertension can lower their blood pressure significantly by drinking hibiscus tea daily.
Besides lowering high blood pressure and high cholesterol, this healthful hibiscus beverage has several characteristics that make it so valuable:
* caffeine free – so kids can drink it too!
* hibiscus tea is also rich in Vitamin C
* hibiscus tea has a unique, delicious taste
* hibiscus tea has a smooth, pleasant fragrance
* hibiscus tea has a distinctive, vibrant, natural color
* hibiscus tea is great served hot or cold
Here is a delicious smoothie using ONO Berry Dazzle for a great tasting hibiscus fruit tea!
INGREDIENTS:
1/3 cup pomegranate seeds or diced strawberries
1/3 c soy milk
1 T ground flaxseed
1/2 T honey
1 c ONO Berry Dazzle tea brewed and chilled
DIRECTIONS:
Combine all ingredients in blender. Blend until smooth.
optional: garnish with a hibiscus flower
In her pursuit of creating global health awareness, Phuong moved back to Michigan from Hawaii to start Ono Inc and its first line of lifestyle teas with her brother, Viet Le. In under a year, the Le’s passion for tea has caught the attention of exclusive resorts, hotels, restaurants, and specialty markets. Through her online personality, The Tea Chick, and its innovative blog, www.TheTeaChick.com, she keeps consumers educated and interested in the world of tea.
Tags: blood pressure, cholesterol, hibiscus
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