F&N NUTRITEA – Lemongrass with Ginger

Adults and children are very much alike, they both like something sweet. And guess what??? There IS a sweet new drink in town!!!

With a healthy lifestyle in mind, F&N has added F&N NUTRITEA Lemongrass with Ginger to their existing collection of healthy teas.

I usually discourage my children from consuming sweet beverages, as the list of disadvantages of consuming too much sugar is almost never ending. However, if you were to do a little bit of research on the benefits of the two main ingredients used in this pack of F&N NUTRITEA goodness, you would too, let your children have a cup or two on a daily basis!

Why?

Cause the new packet of F&N NUTRITEA Lemongrass with Ginger is packed with an almost never-ending list of well-known benefits associated with traditional herbal tea, and yet it tastes authentic and great. You wouldn’t believe that the tea is freshly brewed from natural ingredients too, would you?

Some of us who are less accustomed to the benefits of these nutritional teas will then ask, why use lemongrass and ginger???

If you didn’t know, lemongrass is not just a popular ingredient used in South East Asian cuisine; it’s also commonly used in herbal teas to help relieve colitis, indigestion and gastro-enteritis ailments! Infusions of lemongrass have also used to alleviate sore throats, laryngitis and bronchitis.

On top of that, lemongrass oil is also commonly found in massage parlors as it helps revitalize the body, and relieve symptoms of headaches, body-aches, nervous exhaustion and stress-related conditions. Do you now realize how commonly and widely used lemongrass in our lives now? 😀

Lemongrass has also been known to contain these…

· Essential oils (myrcene, citronellol, geraniol, limonene, etc.), which have counter-irritant, insecticidal, anti-fungal and anti-septic properties.

· Primary Component: Citral (65-85%), which have strong anti-microbial and anti-fungal properties.

· Folic acid that is important in cell division and DNA synthesis.

· Vitamins C and A serve as antioxidants.

· Vitamins B5, B6 and B1, that help with energy production, build amino acid, fat metabolism and red blood cell synthesis

· Minerals (potassium, zinc, calcium, iron, manganese, copper and magnesium) which ensure proper bodily function

Now… what about the health benefits of ginger???

Ginger has been used medically for more than 2000 years in Asian, Indian and Arab countries. With its gastrointestinal soothing effects, ginger helps to aid digestion, cold, flu-like symptoms, headaches and painful menstrual periods. Even up till now, clinical research continues to favor ginger in these areas!

It is no wonder that we’re always treated to a cup of hot ginger tea whenever we come out of a relaxing spa or massage! Try recalling…

Ginger has been famous for containing these…

· Gingerol that helps improve intestinal motility, and has anti-inflammatory & painkiller properties.

· Essential oils such as zingerone, which have counter-irritant, insecticidal, anti-fungal and anti-septic properties.

· Vitamins C that acts as an antioxidant.

· Vitamins B5, B6 and B1, that help with energy production, builds amino acid, fat metabolism and red blood cell synthesis

· Minerals (Potassium, zinc, calcium, iron, manganese, copper and magnesium) which ensure proper bodily function

As you can see, the list of nutritious properties in both lemongrass and ginger is getting a little too long… can you imagine what would happen if they’re combined together???

After sharing so much, we’ve come to the most important part of the post… the TASTE TEST!!!

I poured each of the girls a cup and they loved it from the first… sip! I had a glass to myself too, and I can understand why the girls loved it! The new drink isn’t too sweet and it tastes absolutely natural! The scent of both the lemongrass and ginger isn’t too strong, and it’s easy to down it whether or not you are a fan of either lemongrass or ginger!

The drink doesn’t contain any bit of preservatives; it is reduced sugar with a certified “Healthier Choice” by our Health Promotion Board!

In our family, the tea quickly became a refreshing thirst quencher! Instead of sipping the tea, we gulped down the cool drink! The sweetness from the lemongrass and the very subtle tingly ginger taste actually made us crave for more! I’m reminded of a relaxing spa experience whenever I drink F&N NUTRITEA Lemongrass with Ginger! It’s simply so refreshing!! My family and I love to drink it chilled, straight from the fridge!

For the kids, I was pleasantly surprised at how quick they took a liking to the drink and how much they actually enjoyed it! Again, I believe it’s the subtle yet authentic taste of both lemongrass and ginger that added that little twist to the usual brews we serve them.

If you would like to go with a healthier option for your family, you will have to try out F&N NUTRITEA Lemongrass with Ginger! It’s available at all supermarkets, so just head to one that’s nearest to you! If you’re still curious to find out more, you may check it out here >

http://www.nutritea.com.sg/lemongrasswithginger/

And you can also stand a chance to win in the F&N NUTRITEA Instagram Contest! A lucky winner gets the chance to enjoy a 2D1N Staycation at Capri by Fraser, which includes breakfast for 2!

All you need to do is to interpret the hashtag of the week and post the photo of your interpretation of the hashtag (together with a quirky caption and don’t forget to hashtag!!!).

Here are the hashtags for the respective weeks:

12-17 May – #thisishowirelax

18-24 May – #thissoothesme

25-31 May – #thiscalmsmymood

So, what are you waiting for??? Join in the fun NOW and win with F&N NUTRITEA Lemongrass with Ginger!

For more information, find out more at www.nutritea.com.sg/lemongrasswithginger