Blog of Ben Foden

Life is so fast-paced, yet so slow to progress.

We are so caught up in the moment of reward that the release of pleasure clouds our rational thinking.

Capitalism has employed advertising (manipulating) campaigns to define the things that bring us happiness and peace of mind.

In a race to find the most satisfying, most reassuring lollipop we can, we lose something.

The stress on being a hyperindividualist has taken a toll on our ability to both be ourselves and be social.

Many of us seek relationships based on external reasons, and miss the underlying love that is shared among all humans.

We seek uniqueness, individuality, and reassurance that it is still true.

Any one of these three is the primary driver of advertised messages, and has had a direct effect on all of our decisions.

Although our family and friends care for and influence us, they too are subjected to the same advertised messages.

In this way, the concept of social acceptance (reassurance) and individuality is spoon fed to make everyone feel they are truly unique and different, but rather they are all the same in their ways of working and consuming.

The system perpetuates itself through big business interests, power brokers, and the manipulative advertising and media they fund.

Truly, it has barely been a few generations since the advent of capitalism, and now as globalization continues its never-ending march, I am left to wonder how we will prevail but to push it beyond negative intentions into the realm of genuine best human interests.

Believe me when I quote the grouch: “I know you wanna stop, I know you wanna feel.” here he is talking about breaking the exact cycle of consumption that has the potential to consume our own good human nature and true happiness.

I sincerely hope this has given you some small insight.

Maybe you think green tea tastes funny, maybe you love the flavor… but either way camilla sinensis is unique. After taking a look at what it can do for your body, you would almost expect it to taste terrible. Perfect for dieters, health nuts, and every day consumers. Realistically you have to drink it without sugar and there is the ritual of brewing tea every time you want some- right?

I opted to buy the japanese-made mass-market 2liter bottle (ito-en is the best and most popular) from my local japanese supermarket. Try the lighter green colored bottles because the dark one has a bitter aftertaste. Presumably this is because it has more good stuff in it.

Without further ado,

1. It reduces your breath odor.
2. It contains near to zer0 calories.
3. It gives you 1/3 the caffeine of an equivalent amount of regular coffee so you should drink three times as much and here’s why…
4. Helps you maintain consistent energy and keep your metabolism active when sipped throughout the day
5. As if helping you burn fat was not enough, it also contains the powerful antioxidant catechin and other polyphenols.
6. Bonus: It improves your focus which is much more valuable than the jittery caffeine buzz from energy drinks and strong coffee.

Drink more green tea and be healthier.