August 23, 2025

Hello Followers,

Welcome to the weekend!

Another beautiful Saturday morning is here, and all the world looks bright and fresh.

Persistence is a quality you need not only on Saturday but every day of the week!

Doing our best to be effective is how we instill our lives with meaning.

Peppermint, your fragrant herb,

Your scent is never superb.

In candies sweet and oils pure,

You are the remedy and cure.

Though you grow in gardens free,

Your charm is a guarantee.

In every leaf, you bring a chill,

A minty thrill.

It is time to dive into the incredible health benefits of peppermint and explore easy ways to incorporate it into your lifestyle today.

So, again do not underestimate the power of spices and herbs in promoting health.

One of the best things about peppermint is its versatility.

You can enjoy it in various forms, tea bags, loose-leaf tea, or homemade brews.

To make your own peppermint tea, simply boil water, add crushed leaves, steep for five minutes, strain, and serve.

Since peppermint tea is caffeine-free, you can drink it anytime without worrying about jittery effects.

After meals to aid digestion, midday for an energy lift, or before bed to relax.

KNOWLEDGE IS A TREASURE, BUT PRACTICE IS THE KEY TO IT

DID YOU KNOW!

Too much sugar may be worse for your heart than high cholesterol, study finds.

A large-scale 15-year study published in JAMA Internal Medicine has revealed that consuming high amounts of added sugar dramatically raises the risk of dying from heart disease, even for people who are not overweight.

Researchers found that individuals who got 25% or more of their daily calories from added sugar were over twice as likely to die from heart-related conditions compared to those who consumed less than 10%.

This heightened risk was consistent regardless of weight, age, sex, physical activity level, or cholesterol readings.

The primary source of added sugar?

Sugar-sweetened beverages including sodas and fruit drinks which make up more than one-third of the added sugar in the average American diet.

Other major contributors include desserts, candy, and sweetened cereals.

Scientists believe excess sugar may elevate blood pressure and cause the liver to release harmful fats into the bloodstream, both key contributors to cardiovascular disease.

The American Heart Association recommends limiting added sugar to six teaspoons (one hundred calories) per day for women and nine teaspoons (150 calories) for men.

But just one can of soda can hit or exceed those limits.

Experts suggest making small, sustainable swaps: opt for fruit-infused sparkling water instead of soda and reach for naturally sweet options like whole fruit to reduce your risk of heart disease.

REFERENCE 📄

Yang Q, Zhang Z, Gregg EW, Flanders WD, Merritt R, Hu FB. Added Sugar Intake and Cardiovascular Diseases Mortality Among US Adults. JAMA Intern Med. 2014;174(4):516–524.

Start your day feeling light, joyful, and energized with this calming yet uplifting guided meditation.

In just 10 minutes, you will shift your focus toward gratitude, invite optimism into your mind, and recharge your inner spark.

Until Sunday, minting excellence, one idea at a time!