[Latin Name] Camellia sinensis

[Plant Source] China

[Specifications]

Total tea polyphenols 40%-98%

Total catechins 20%-90%

EGCG 8%-60%

[Appearance] Yellow brown powder

[Plant Part Used] Green tea leaf

[Particle size] 80 Mesh

[Loss on drying] ≤5.0%

[Heavy Metal] ≤10PPM

[Storage] Store in cool & dry area, keep away from the direct light and heat.

[Package] Packed in paper-drums and two plastic-bags inside.

[What is green tea extract]

Green tea is the second largest beverage demanded by consumers worldwide. Used in China and India for its medicinal effects. There are several compounds extracted from green tea including catechins which contain an enormous amount of hydroxyphenols that are easily oxidized, congregated and contracted, which explains its good anti-oxidation effect. Its anti-oxidation effect is 25-100 times as strong as those of vitamin C and E.

It is widely used in medicines, agriculture, and chemical and food industries. This extract prevents cardio-vascular disease, lowers the risk of cancer, and decreases blood sugar and blood pressure, as well as viruses. In the food industry, the anti-oxidation agent used for preserving food and cooking oils.

[Function]

1. Green tea extract can reduce blood pressure, blood sugar, blood lipids.

2. Green tea extract has the function of removing radicals and anti-aging.

3. Green tea extract can enhance the immune function and prevention of colds.

4. Green tea extract will anti-radiation,anti-cancer, inhibiting the increasing of cancer cell.

5. Green tea extract used to anti-bacterium, with the function of sterilization and deodorization.

[Application]

1.Applied in cosmetics field, Green tea extract owns the effect of anti-wrinkle and anti-Aging.

2.Applied in food field, Green tea extract is used as natural antioxidant, antistaling agent, and anti-fading agents.

3.Applied in pharmaceutical field, Green tea extract is used to prevent and cure cardiovascular disease, diabetes.

Here at the Kenmore Live Studio Chef Adam Graham, author of The Complete Idiot’s Guide to Raw Food Detox, demonstrates how to prepare a non-alcoholic “minty mojita” that is perfect for any summer (or other) occasion. Watch to learn how to prepare a delicious and refreshing non-alcoholic cocktail!

Chef Adam Graham then demonstrates how to prepare a homemade natural massaged kale salad – with some help from a member of the studio audience. Watch to learn how massaging kale affects its nutritional value, and learn how to prepare a delicious, healthy massaged kale salad!

Chef Adam Graham then demonstrates how to prepare pumpkin seed pesto. Watch to learn how to prepare an alternative to the pesto you’re used to eating and make your own pumpkin seed pesto!

Chef Adam Graham ends the show by demonstrating how to prepare homemade nutty brownie bites. Watch to learn how to prepare a dessert for raw food lovers everywhere!

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Recipe: Minty Mojita
Chef: Adam Graham

Ingredients:
1 C lime juice
2-3 C water
1/2 C palm sugar or maple syrup
1 T apple cider vinegar
10 fresh mint leaves
1/4 t salt

Method:
Bruise the mint leaves by rolling and pressing on a counter top or cutting board.
Add all the ingredients to pitcher.
Top with water and mix.
Serve over ice.

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Recipe: Massaged Kale Salad
Chef: Adam Graham

Ingredients:
10 kale leaves – stemmed
1 tsp of pink salt
1 T lemon juice
1 T olive oil or 1 avocado

Method:
Stem and rip the kale placing it in a bowl.
Add the salt to the kale and massage into the leaves.
Massage until kale wilts and becomes tender.
Add lemon juice and mix in.
Add olive oil and/or avocado.
Check the flavor of the salad and add more salt or lemon juice if needed.

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Recipe: Pumpkin Seed Pesto
Chef: Adam Graham

Ingredients:
1 C pumpkin seeds
1 T olive oil
1 T lemon juice
2 T onion – diced
1/4 C of fresh basil leaves – packed
1 T chick pea miso
1/4 t salt or to taste

Method:
Add all ingredients to food processor and combine.
Serve pesto on vegetable slices of your choice or combine with zucchini noodles.

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Recipe: Brownie Bites
Chef: Adam Graham

Ingredients:
2 C walnuts or pecans
1/2 C cacao powder or carob powder
1 T maca
1 T mesquite
1 C pitted dates
2 tsp cinnamon
2 tsp ground chia seeds – binder
1/4 tsp sea salt

Method:
Add all ingredients to food processor and combine.
Add a water to the mixture while processing a little at a time until mixture binds together.
Be careful not to add too much liquid.
When the mixture is a dough like consistency, remove it from the food processor and press it into a casserole dish.
Place the dish in the freezer for 15 minutes and cut then into little brownie squares.

Enjoy!

eventName: Date Night Hero Dating Detox 101
eventLiveDate: 08/19/11
talentName: Adam Graham
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