Coffee, Tea, Water & Wine Are you Drinking Healthy? JANETTE CARTER CATHY FEELEY JAMIE GUADAGNINO JILLIAN HENDERSHOT KAREN WEBSTER

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1 Coffee, Tea, Water & Wine Are you Drinking Healthy? JANETTE CARTER CATHY FEELEY JAMIE GUADAGNINO JILLIAN HENDERSHOT KAREN WEBSTER :

2 Cathy Feeley West Sales Manager, CBI Jamie Guadagnino President, Vistar AZ Jillian Hendershot BDM, Accent Food Services Karen Webster CFO, Newco Enterprises

3 Coffee Coffee is one of life s greatest gifts. Not only does it help most people wake up in the morning, it also has a lot of health benefits. The word "coffee" comes from the Arabic for "wine of the bean".

4 Coffee What s safe? Up to 400 milligrams (mg) of caffeine a day Roughly the amount of caffeine in four 8oz cups of brewed coffee, 10 cans of cola or 2 "energy shot" drinks. The newest dietary guidelines released by the government say 3 to 5 cups of coffee is okay, as long as you don t add cream, milk or sugar. Dietary Guidelines for Americans A critical tool to help Americans make healthy choices in their daily lives to help prevent chronic disease and enjoy a healthy diet Recent findings include: Drinking up to five cups a day can be part of a "healthy lifestyle" Consumption of coffee within the moderate range is not associated with increased risk of major chronic diseases

5 Coffee: Drinking Healthier HEALTHIER COFFEE DRINKING TIP #1: Minimize flavored and highly sweetened coffees One cup of coffee is NOT a 20+ ounce mega-grande French vanilla frappuccino with whip cream and chocolate syrup. Nor does it resemble a giant caramel coffee coolatta. HEALTHIER COFFEE DRINKING TIP #2: Use Whole Bean Great selling tool for Bean-to-Cup Brewers Coffee beans will begin to breakdown and become rancid once the inner contents are exposed to oxygen and moisture Drink soon after grinding as anti-oxidants will start to oxidize immediately after grinding

6 Coffee: Drinking Healthier HEALTHIER COFFEE DRINKING TIP #3: Drink coffee after a meal (for most people that would be breakfast) You should have food in your system before downing that cup of coffee Caffeine causes your body to release sugar into your bloodstream which in turn causes the pancreas to release insulin (another good reason to get sugar out!) On an empty stomach, this can cause a sharp drop in blood sugar which can then set up more sugar cravings. And guess what helps spike that sugar besides sugar? Caffeine!! Caffeine can suppress your appetite causing you to go longer without feeling hungry. This sets up further episodes of low blood sugar and more coffee and sugar cravings. Having food in your stomach will help modulate this blood sugar response and keep those cravings at bay

7 Health Benefits of Coffee Drinking moderate amounts of coffee (including decaf) has been linked to lower risk of cardiovascular disease, Type 2 diabetes, Parkinson's disease and some cancers. Coffee contains small amounts of some nutrients, including potassium, niacin and magnesium. Making your coffee a vehicle for fat-free milk is one way to ensure your daily calcium and vitamin D needs are met. If your diet does not include dairy, a fortified soy beverage is a calcium-rich alternative.

9 Tea Tea is the second most popular drink in the world next to water Tea originated in Southwest China. Legend has it the Chinese Emperor noticed that a green leaf had blown into a bowl of boiling water, coloring the water and creating what became tea. Balance the tea you drink with the season and the time of the day During the winter, drink/offer black tea, as it helps to keep you warm During the summer, drink green tea, as it has a cooling effect Throughout the day: Start with black teas Midday /mid-afternoon offer green teas Dinner/nighttime flavored and herbal teas

10 Health Benefits of Green Tea Heart health Has been found to effectively lower levels of triglycerides and cholesterol in the body Many studies also suggest that green tea helps prevent atherosclerosis. Cancer prevention Polyphenols in green tea are thought to inhibit the growth of cancer cells Green tea has been linked to reduced risk of several types of cancer, including skin cancer, pancreatic cancer, lung cancer, prostate cancer and breast cancer Weight loss Studies have found that green tea extract can boost metabolism to help the body burn fat This is thought to be a result of substances called catechins, which are found in the tea Diabetes prevention and treatment Because it can be used to control blood sugar, green tea has been used to help prevent and slow the progression of type 1 diabetes Antioxidants Helpful for warding off aging and cellular damage

11 Health Benefits of Black Tea Heart health Found to reduce the risk of heart attacks by 11 percent when three cups per day are consumed Helps lower cholesterol and triglyceride levels Healthy blood vessels Black tea contains flavonoids that are useful for protecting blood vessels from inflammation Helps to prevent blood clotting Antioxidants Black tea contains a considerable amount of antioxidants, which can help fight against free radicals that lead to aging and cellular damage Start your day with Black Tea! Offer your OCS clients Teas such as #1 English Breakfast

12 Herbal and Flavored Tea Herbal tea isn t really made from tea - it is really an infusion of leaves, seeds, roots or bark, extracted in hot water In drinking a well-steeped herbal tea, we get all the plant s benefits in an easily digestible form. The Benefits of Herbal Teas In a lot of ways, we might get more benefit from a good organic tea than from a vitamin pill You re getting the benefits of hydration The Benefits of Flavored Teas Aromatic extras, such as cinnamon, orange peel, and lavender, are paired with black, green, or white tea. Flavored teas have the same levels of antioxidants and the same health benefits as unflavored ones. Those flavored with superfruits, such as blueberries, may contain even more antioxidants.

13 Additional Teas Ginger tea Great digestive aid, used to curb nausea, vomiting or upset stomach due to motion sickness Chamomile tea A gentle calming and sedative tea made from flowers; helpful for insomnia. Can also be aid in digestion after a meal and relief from Cough, colds and fever Oolong Weight loss- One study suggests 66% of people lost weight by drinking Oolong tea daily for 6 weeks straight Oolong Tea contains significant amounts of fluoride, which contributes to cavity prevention White Tea White teas have the least amount of processing and therefore have higher levels of antioxidants than Green or Black Teas. Some of the antioxidants in white tea have be found to have cancer preventing properties It s also antibacterial and antiviral. Helps maintain a strong immune system with low caffeine levels

14 Water Water helps your body Regulate your temperature Lubricate and cushion joints Protect your spinal cord and other sensitive tissues Distributes vitamins, minerals and glucose to nourish cells Removes toxins from your body Increases metabolism, which helps with weight loss Your body needs more water when you are In hot climates More physically active When you re sick

15 Alkaline vs Plain Water For most people, plain water is better Bottled water sold as alkaline water, which is subject to regulation by the FDA, might have nutrients added to it to achieve an alkaline ph Alkaline water has a higher ph level than tap water Proponents say that it can neutralize acid in your bloodstream; some say that it can help prevent diseases such as cancer and heart disease. More research is needed to verify these claims Some studies suggest that alkaline water might help slow bone loss More research is needed to determine if this influences overall bone mineral density and if the benefit is maintained over the long term By Katherine Zeratsky, R.D., L.D. May Clinic

16 Should We Add Flavor to Water? water is seriously good for you The high vitamin C content helps boost your immune system, aids with digestive woes, and helps clears your skin water ups the ante on your daily hydration levels Lime is a natural source of potassium, vitamins A, B, C, and D, calcium, and magnesium, which have been known to promote skin health, digestive health, helps fight infections, and even helps lower blood sugar is well-known as a remedy for nausea and digestive ailments, Helps to decrease inflammation, joint swelling and pain Simply grate some and add it into your plain water, or boil it and steep it like a tea, which is perfect for days when your tummy is not feeling too well slices in your water will instantly make you feel fancy Cucumber contains silica, a trace mineral that helps keep your muscles healthy, so it s perfect post-workout It s also great for your skin, helping to reduce inflammation and puffiness

17 Are some wines healthier than others? Wine Are most wines normally vegan or organic? What are healthy, clean-crafted wines? Clean crafted example 12.5% alcohol, 5oz = 100 calories Conventional Wines 12.5% alcohol, 5oz = 300 calories Clean-crafted Wines are Paleo and Keto lifestyle friendly. They are also Low-Carb friendly. Clean-crafted Wine as nature intended is Gluten-Free.

19 Clean Crafted Wine Grown naturally with NO synthetic pesticides Sustainable organic or biodynamic farming methods 0 added chemicals (0% GMO Ingredients, i.e., Ferrocyamide, Ammonium Phosphate, Copper Sulfate, Mega Purple) Zero grams of added sugar (avg mass-produced wine can contain up to 16gr of added sugar...that s more than a glazed donut!) Low sulfites normally less than 50ppm (mass-produced wines may contain up to 350ppm sulfate) Vineyards tended by actual people, not mass-produced industrial methods Slow crafted to extract naturally occurring antioxidants

20 Resources: American Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics CDC Mayo Clinic WebMD Consumer Reports Scout & Cellar

Peppermint Tea (Bags)

Peppermint Tea (Bags) Dried peppermint leaves make a minty, refreshing drink that is highly satisfying both hot and cold. A native of the Mediterranean, peppermint leaves were often used to crown luminaries