Health

Alkaline Water and a Spoonful of Sugar…

 
A study published in October 2015 in the American Journal of Physiology (Endocrinology & Metabolism), found that swapping expensive, specialist sports drinks in favor of plain old water shaken up with a spoonful of sugar, might well improve athletic performance.

‘"Okay. Now let’s try the same thing with a handful of jelly beans.”

‘”Okay.  Now let’s try the same thing with a handful of jelly beans.”

The Sweetest Thing

A research team based at the University of Bath, in the UK, and led by Dr Javier Gonzalez, studied the effects of consuming different liquids to assess how carbohydrates slow the decline of glycogen levels in the liver, which in turn leads to tiredness.

“We [also] found that the exercise felt easier, and the gut comfort of the cyclists was better, when they

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“A Day in the Life” of a Water Ionizer

 
One of the greatest Beatles songs of all time, “A Day in the Life” documented the daily routine of the band members. They do normal things like ride the bus and read the newspaper, but one thing they don’t do is drink alkaline water!

UK Rock Band

Now, the Beatles are a great band, and water ionizers weren’t yet popular in 1960’s Britain so we will give them a pass. But there are so many daily uses for a water ionizer that the possibilities for a healthy alkaline water boost are nearly endless. Here is a list of some of the most popular ways to use a Tyent water ionizer throughout the day.

Alkaline Water in the Morning

“Woke up, fell out

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What is an Electrolyte and Why are they Good for Me?

Back in 1965, sports scientists at the University of Florida came up with a revolutionary idea. Why not put electrolytes into a drink to help athletes recover after vigorous activity?

Young man drinking after sport

After a period of trial and error, Gatorade was born. Named after the mascot of the school, Gatorade was even given some of the credit for the success of the football team that year. But, what are electrolytes and why are they good for people? Moreover, what kind of electrolytes can I get from drinking Tyent alkaline water?

What is an Electrolyte?

An electrolyte is any compound that conducts electricity when it is dissolved in a liquid. Salts, acids, and bases are examples of electrolytes. For example, one of the …

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Five Tricks To Feeling Naturally Energized For the Holidays

 
The pre-Christmas excitement is well and truly underway.  I’m used to viewing shops through a filter of tinsel and fake snow; my children start every sentence with the timelessly festive words “I hope Santa brings me…” and I’ve got one eye on my party dress and the other on the scales.

No wonder Santa uses a sleigh.

No wonder Santa uses a sleigh.

And I feel okay.  But it’s early days, and I still have loads of time.  And loads to do.  Shopping.  So much shopping.  Making mince pies and Christmas cake.  Ferrying to children to a dozen parties and three separate Winter Wonderlands, each one The Real One.  A few drinks parties, a couple of evenings out with friends.  More shopping.  Wrapping and sending …

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Weighing Up Vegetarianism

 
Does Being A Vegetarian Help You Lose Weight?
We all know that vegetables are good for you. So being a vegetarian should mean that your diet is healthy, and therefore, you should be able to shed the pounds, right? Well, possibly, but within vegetarianism, there’s many choices you can make in terms of ensuring your diet is healthy, or not.

Does Being A Vegetarian Help You Lose Weight?

So…this lot cancels out doughnuts, right?

 

Diet Dilemmas
The plain fact is that some vegetarians have a fat-laden, processed food-heavy, high sugar diet. They just don’t eat meat or fish. I have a veggie friend who was baffled by her inability to lose weight since ditching meat. She told me all about it over a silky, buttery mac …

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Runaway from Red Bull and Reach for a Glass of Alkaline Water Instead

The cans are colorful, the advertisements are catchy, and the effects can be addicting. Energy drink sales are at an all-time high in the United States. But are the highly caffeinated beverages safe for regular consumption?

You don't have to be wired to live an adventurous life!

You don’t have to be wired to live an adventurous life!

Red Bull claims to “Give You Wings” and 5-Hour Energy professes the ability to eliminate the so-called “2:30 feeling.” Action sports stars endorse them and when sleep becomes scarce, slugging a can of energy seems a convenient substitute. However, before you reach for that can of Monster, consider the chemicals that energy drinks contain.

Caffeine, Sugar, Guarana, Taurine, B-Vitamins…

Energy Drink Can

Energy drink companies are constantly trying to mix up the most effective product that …

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Eat This, Not That! Food Substitutes for Everyday Health

Ever crave a juicy hamburger or creamy bite of cheese? How about nachos with sour cream or a Caesar salad with croutons? Sometimes our cravings get the best of us, but they don’t have to.

Beef burger

It is possible to eat the foods that you enjoy while maintaining your health. One of the best ways to accomplish the feat is to use creative, healthy food substitutes in your favorite dishes. Here are five scrumptious and healthy examples of food substitute ideas.

Eat This, Not That!

  1. Avocado for Cheese or Butter

avocado

Avocados are a unique fruit that are packed with heart healthy monounsaturated fats (aka “good” fats). In contrast, dairy products come with a substantial amount of artery clogging saturated fats. Next …

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How to Make A Water Ionizer At Home

 
Ways to make alkaline water at homeI know, right? A little unexpected? Well, it only seems fair that while we’re espousing the remarkable benefits of Tyent Water Ionizers; we redress the balance a little to let you guys know that you have options. Let’s take a look at them.

  1. Baking Soda
    Because baking soda has a high alkaline content, mixing it with water at a ratio of around 600mg to an 8oz glass of water, increases the alkalinity of the water. It sure does. There’s your alkaline water right there. But there’s other stuff there too. Whatever is in your tap water, first of all, and not all tap water is created (or rather filtered) equally.

There’s also the possibility that your baking soda might …

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It’s Elemental – 7 Amazing Things About Hydrogen Water!

 

The first element on the periodic tables, hydrogen is literally the stuff of life. After all, water itself is the product of hydrogen meeting oxygen. The more we understand about the power of hydrogen; the more we can try to harness its benefits.

Tyent Alkaline water and hydrogen

Hydrogen – Where It All Begins

  1. Drink Hydrogen
    Alkaline water contains hydrogen. Drinking alkaline water is one of the very best ways of getting the myriad benefits of hydrogen working for you.
  1. Alkaline Hydrogen Water Might Help To Prevent The Loss Of Cognitive Ability
    A recent study using mice as the test subjects, showed that mice which drank hydrogen water experienced less neuro-degeneration than the mice which drank regular water. J Clin Biochem Nutr 46:269-76 (2010)
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Alkaline Water and The White House

 

Tuesday November 3rd is almost here, Election Day 2015. While most of the action will be at municipal and local level, for those states that elect their governors to four-year terms during off-year elections, the coverage is stepping up all the time.

It’s okay guys, Hilary’s out of town. Photo/GVA

It’s okay guys, Hilary’s out of town.

Amid the reportage, another political event made the news: Bill Clinton and his first public campaign trail appearance in support of Hillary Clinton’s 2016 White House Campaign. While Bill stumped for Hillary, Chelsea stumped for her father in March this year by calling him ‘the world’s most famous vegan.’

Vaguely Vegan

But is he?  Vegan, I mean. Now for a man about whom so much has been written, there …

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