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  Hi Foodies! If you have high blood pressure or diabetes, this drink is for you! Today, we will be talking about Gardenia Tea. It is made from Gardenia extract, a natural extract derived from the Gardenia jasminoides plant, also known as the Cape jasmine. It is commonly used in traditional Chinese medicine and is believed to have anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and antimicrobial properties. It is also used in skincare and haircare products for its moisturizing and brightening effects. Today, some energy drinks have incorporated Gardenia extract and have seen improvements in their health for those people who drink it for consumption.  What I will share today is how to make gardenia extract tea and just need 2 ingredients: Fresh or dried Gardenia jasminoides flowers Hot water Sugar(if you want a little bit of sweetness) Instructions: Start by picking or purchasing fresh or dried Gardenia jasminoides flowers. Place a small handful of the flowers in a tea infuser or strainer...

Save yourself money and time! Instead going to Starbucks or any coffee shop, why not make yourself your own "Starbucks" Mocha Frappuccino. Ingredients     2 shots espresso, chilled (or 80ml strongly brewed coffee)     ⅓ cup milk (80ml)     1 tablespoon granulated sugar (8.3g)     1 cup ice cubes, large     2 tablespoons chocolate syrup (30ml)     To serve: Whipped cream, Chocolate syrup Instructions In a blender, add 1 cup of ice cubes, and add ⅓ cup of chilled espresso. Today I used Nespresso Roma capsules but strongly brewed coffee works as well. Just make sure your coffee is chilled. Add in ⅓ cup of milk (any milk you want: full-fat, low-fat, soy milk, etc), 1 tablespoon of granulated sugar, and 2 tablespoons of chocolate syrup. Blend for about 30 seconds, or until smooth. Source: eugeniekitchen.com

Quick and easy to prepare smoothie recipes, packed with refreshing fruits and perfect for diet. Adding Smoothies in your breakfast will help you rev up your metabolism in the morning. It contains lot of nutrients that includes protein and fiber that will keep you full until your next meal. It will absolutely help you to lose your weight, so here are the best smoothie recipes. Breakfast Energy Smoothie (Mixed Berries Smoothie) Ingredients: 2 cups orange juice 1 cup vanilla yogurt (you can use flavored yogurt) 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract 2 cups mixed fresh or frozen berries (mixed berries, like blueberries, raspberries, blackberries) Procedure: Place all ingredients into blender (liquid ingredients first). Blend on high for 2 minutes or until smooth. Scrape down sides and blend for another 30 seconds. Anti-Bloat Smoothie (CuCu Ginger Smoothie) Why Ginger? Ginger plays an important role in our smoothie since it is a natural anti-inflammatory food ...

All these juices taste the same!  Make a delicious drink in few minutes! 180 mL (6-ounce can) - frozen orange juice concentrate 240 mL(1 cup) - milk 240 mL(1 cup) - water 30 mL (2 tabllespoons) - sugar 2.5 mL(1/2 teaspoon) - vanilla 10 - ice cubes Place all ingredients in a blender. Cover and blend until smooth Serve immediately. Yield: 6 servings Nutrition Information per Serving  calories                 102  protein                   2.3g  fat                          1.5g carbohydrate           20g sodium                    21mg To learn mor...