Muhammad Ali’s boxing champ daughter to hold Abu Dhabi fitness class

Laila Ali, the four-time World Boxing Champion and daughter of icon Muhammad Ali, will host a fitness day in the capital to mark International Women’s Day.

Posted on February 14, 2013 by Mahrukh F. K. | Leave a comment

Best option for tea- Green, Black or White?

Posted on February 10, 2013 by Mahrukh F. K. | 2 Comments

1. Which tea is better — green, black, white?

There really isn’t enough difference to get overly excited about. All teas generally contain the same amount of flavonoids. Green and black tea come from the same plants, but green tea is dried for a shorter time and doesn’t go through a fermenting process used for black tea.

2. Are decaffeinated teas just as good for you?
Some companies use chemicals to decaffeinate tea; others use a water process. The chemical process removes more of the beneficial polyphenols, so read labels carefully when choosing decaf.

3. How do you brew a perfect cup of tea?
For hot tea:
Bring one cup of water per tea bag, or teaspoon of dried tea, to a rolling boil.
Measure the tea into a glass container (plastic and metal pick up unwanted flavors).
Pour the boiling water over your tea and steep to the desired strength. Steep too long and you’ll get an acidic taste.
For iced tea:
Brew your tea with boiling water, as described above.
Chill with ice and keep in the fridge.