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All Soft Skills under one roof: Leadership, Customer Delight Negotiations, Presentation Skills Team Building, Sales Motivation, Stress Management Time Management, Business Writing Campus to Corporate, Essential Etiquettes Personality Email: [email protected] Tel: +91 9004034966 www.dgconsulting.in DG Consulting Develop your soft skills, Growth will happen Having qualified from Indian institute of fitness administration, celebrated nutritionist Pooja Bhargava advises on weight management, Sports Nutrition and Personal Training. Ek Garam Chai ki Piyali !! M any of us can only wake up to a hot brew of tea. Rains, the enchanting wet smell of mud, cool breeze stir up the desire for a hot cup of tea. ”Zyada chai peeyoge to kale ho jaoge”, the very next minute we are reminded of these words from grandma and a conflict between craving and aversion begins. Here are some Good Facts that you should know L- theanine an amino acid found in tea improves reaction time, relax the brain and yet not cause drowsiness, a reason enough for the kick one gets after drinking tea, unlike tannin. EGCG- Epigallocatechin gallate is the most abundant catechin found in tea, a polyphenol that helps reduces allergies.Is also known to have anti vial and anti inflammatory properties. Quercetin- a flavonoid ,an antioxidant, found in tea again, is known for reducing cholesterol, fighting inflammation, reducing the attack of free radicals and avoiding the release of histamines in the body, thus , preventing from cold, coughs, sneezes, fatigue. Goodness of our masala tea The tangy flavor of this tea gets we Indians addicted to the cuppa of masala chai. The spices used in the tea, are considered to be “sattvic“ or calming, vitalizing. Cardamom, known to aid in digestion. Cinnamon, increases blood circulation, improves vitality and reduces fatigue. Nutmeg- known for years for relieving digestion and sciatica. Black Pepper- known to give relief from chronic cold. Ginger- known to have antihistamine properties, thus, helping in treating allergies and colds. However, while consuming this hot brew, one needs to remember that it caffeine content in one cup is 14-60 mgms. If had excessively, can provide a jolt of energy. And too much of tea can lead to anxiety, restlessness and difficulty in sleeping. It's also noted that one can get addicted to this stimulant and in a event of unavailability can cause irritability in a person. Consuming more can also disrupt your goal to lose weight, as the milk consumption can go up more than the required portion for the day. Hence, it's wise to restrict this garam piyali to not more than 2-3 cups a day. [email protected]