MATCHA TEA
Written by
Irma Jennings, INHC
Uploaded
October 18
Why I Switched from Coffee to Matcha (And Why You Should Too)
I’ve officially slowly ending my relationship with coffee. Yep, we’re done. But don’t worry—I’ve found a new love: matcha tea. And let me tell you, things are getting pretty serious.
What is Matcha? If you haven’t heard, matcha is the cool, zen cousin of regular green tea. This traditional Japanese green tea has been around for centuries (thanks, Buddhist monks!). It’s not only a staple of Japanese tea ceremonies but also your next secret weapon for better health. With matcha, you’re not just sipping tea—you’re drinking powdered tea leaves packed with antioxidants.
Matcha isn’t just a pretty green drink—it’s like a wellness powerhouse. Matcha tea benefits include lowering stress, improving memory, and giving you that perfect energy boost without the jitters (sorry, coffee). It’s also loaded with L-theanine and EGCG (superhero antioxidants), which make it a total brain and body booster.
Oh, and in case you're wondering—mice love it too. Studies show they got better at mazes after sipping matcha. I’m not a mouse, but I think I’m navigating life better with it!
Making matcha green tea is like a fun little ceremony every morning:
In just a small serving of matcha, you’re getting a boatload of benefits:
Why Matcha Stole My Heart (and My Mornings): After finding out that coffee doesn’t like me back (food allergies—boo!), I needed a caffeine fix. Enter matcha tea—a smooth, calming, and energizing alternative. It’s like coffee without the drama. And whisking it up every morning? Let’s just say it’s become my new zen ritual.
Top Health Benefits of Matcha:
Matcha is basically a superfood in your cup. So, if you’re on a coffee break, or just looking to add a little more harmony and health into your life, give matcha a try. You won’t regret it!
I use organic Matcha, which I find at health food stores.
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From my bones to yours,
Irma Jennings, INCH
Osteoporosis Patient Navigator
Skelly and I love a good cup of green tea for it's flavor and for bone health. Just taking a break and brewing a mug is a great way for me to slow down and de-stress. I look at my tea break as a mindfulness practice. I sip it peacefully and deliberately. I feel the warmth of the cup as I embrace those precious moments of just being present and still.
But these tea breaks aren’t just for me. One very special tea also makes my Skelly stronger. I’m talking about green tea.
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Guest Blogger: Margie King
Science has once again shattered the myth that milk makes strong bones. A new Swedish study links drinking milk to higher rates of bone fractures and even death.[i]
The study tracked the eating habits of over 60,000 women for 20 years and over 45,000 men for 15 years. Researchers found that drinking more milk did NOT lead to lower risks of bone fracture. In fact, women who drank three glasses of milk per day broke more bones. Compared to women who drank less than one glass per day, heavy milk drinkers had a 60% greater risk of breaking a hip and a 16% higher risk of breaking any bone.
But it gets worse. People who drank more milk also had a higher risk of dying from any cause. For every glass of milk they drank every day, women had a 15% higher risk of death and men had a 3% higher risk.
