Thai Pavilion True Thai Food-Red Curry Simmer Noodles, 6.7-Ounce Boxes (Pack of 12)

Customer Review: Delicious but small portions
This quick fix rice noodle mix has an excellent flavor that is spicy, but not over the top hot, which my sensitive taste buds greatly appreciated. Two "bird's nests" of thin rice noodles were accompanied by a sauce packet that made for a relatively light sauce. It wasn't overly heavy in coconut milk, but rather a bit thin. The kaffir lime flavor and bamboo shoots were evident throughout. While we had dinner on the table in just ten minutes, and the taste was excellent, I was quite disappointed in the small servings. Even though we supplemented the two servings with a diced chicken breast and some additional vegetables, we were both hungry quite soon after finishing. Weighing in at only 410 calories for the entire package, this was one meal kit I could easily finish myself. Even with the "meal" additions, it made two very light meals. I purchased several packages during a sale on Amazon (product bonus discount, free shipping, the whole nine yards!), and still feel as though I got my money's worth, but due to the smallish portion sizes, I think it is worth that little bit of extra effort (which really isn't much) for me to stick with making homemade Thai curries. I did love that it came in boxes shipped straight from Thailand, authentic indeed!

For many years Chinese teas have been known to be one of the worlds greatest diet remedies. Many companies have been selling these products as such. Chinese diet teas are low on calories and the caffeine contained in most teas helps in the burning of calories. Furthermore, polyphenols, a substance found in teas assists in fat digestion. Tea impacts people in a great way, that is a truth!

Chinese Diet Teas - One Of The Worlds Best Diet Solutions?

Even though they come in various names, like Chinese diet tea or slimming tea, all have a common message, "Drink this tea and you will slim down". However, a lot of experts noted that what you are actually ingesting from these products is a plant based laxative that can induce some problems such as vomiting or chronic constipation, and perhaps even death when consumed in excessive amounts.

It is true in fact, that when the Chinese diet teas are by steeping the tea for more than product labeling recommends, or when intaking more than the advisable amount, the tea effects may lead to short as well as long term harmful conditions. This could lead to stomach cramps, vomiting, nausea and diarrhea which are the common disorders to happen. This condition could last for several days.

Since these concerns, the FDA is now thinking of requiring the manufacturers of labeled "Chinese diet teas" to place warning labels on all their product stimulant laxatives. It is also crucial that those who are intaking Chinese diet teas for any purpose have to read and follow the recommended directions carefully and learn about tea effects. The words printed on the label under "warning" should then be given attention.

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) once declared that the laxative teas and dietary supplements of most concern are those containing 1 or more substances, such as rhubarb root, castor oil, and cascara. These products are derived from plants and have been applied for many years for their ability to relieve constipation and encourage bowel movements. They are very effective for such designs with occasional use.

When these laxatives are used on a regular basis, laxative dependency will be likely to develop with rounds of chronic diarrhea, abdominal pain as well as constipation. In the most extreme cases, these laxatives can cause fainting, dehydration and serious electrolyte disorders. As mentioned, these after-effects of excessive use are most likely to formulate in people who are nutritionally compromised due to rigorous weight-loss dieting.

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