Soda is it Bad for you? Let's find out

The average American drinks approximately 56 GALLONS of soda a year. Some people even admit to drinking more soda than water each day, or no water at all. Soft drinks are a multi-billion dollar product, and they account for a quarter of all drinks consumed in the United States.  With Americans consuming this large amount of soft drinks each year, it becomes important to evaluate how soft drinks can influence a person’s health. With a little research, it becomes clear that even moderate consumption of soda can be dangerous.

Ten Reasons to Avoid Soft Drink Consumption:

1. A single can of soda contains the equivalent of 10 teaspoons of sugar. This amount of sugar, especially in liquid form, skyrockets the blood sugar and causes an insulin reaction in the body. Over time, this can lead to diabetes or insulin resistance, not to mention weight gain and other health problems. Soft drink companies are the largest user of sugar in the country.
2. Soda contains phosphoric acid, which interferes with the body’s ability to absorb calcium and can lead to osteoporosis, cavities and bone softening. Phosphoric Acid also interacts with stomach acid, slowing digestion and blocking nutrient absorption.
3. In diet sodas, aspartame is used as a substitute for sugar, and can actually be more harmful. It has been linked to almost a hundred different health problems including seizures, multiple sclerosis, brain tumors, diabetes, and emotional disorders. It converts to methanol at warm temperatures and methanol breaks down to formaldehyde and formic acid. Diet sodas also increase the risk of metabolic syndrome, which causes belly fat, high blood sugar and raised cholesterol.
4. Most sodas contain caffeine, which has been linked to certain cancers, breast lumps, irregular heart beat, high blood pressure, and other problems.
5. The water used in soda is just simple tap water and can contain chemicals like chlorine, fluoride and traces of heavy metals.
6. Harvard researchers have recently positively linked soft drinks to obesity. The study found that 12 year olds who drank soda were more likely to be obese than those who didn’t, and for each serving of soda consumed daily, the risk of obesity increased 1.6 times.
7. Sodas contain High Fructose Corn Syrup, which obviously comes from corn. Most of this corn has been genetically modified, and there are no long term studies showing the safety of genetically modified crops, as genetic modification of crops has only been around since the 1990s. Also, the process of making High Fructose Corn Syrup involves traces of mercury, which causes a variety of long term health problems.
8. There is absolutely no nutritional value in soda whatsoever. Not only are there many harmful effects of soda, but there are not even any positive benefits to outweigh them.  Soda is an unnatural substance that harms the body.
9. Because of the high sugar, sodium and caffeine content in soda, it dehydrates the body and over a long period of time can cause chronic dehydration.
10. Drinking soda regularly causes plaque to build up on the teeth and can lead to cavities and gum disease.

Do you drink soda? If so, how much?

I personally drink water, and make my own fruit flavored drinks

With fresh fruit some time adding a little brown sugar 

Honey cinnamon aloe mint rosemary etc 

My kidneys don't like to much soda 

Love you

Make the better choice 

And come to love the goodness

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The History of Makeup

History of Cosmetics

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Cosmetics History and Facts

With over 10 thousand years of experience, chemists, cosmetologists, fashion designers, religious leaders and governments had incredible impact over the world of cosmetics. Because it is in human nature to always strive to perfection and new ways to express ourselves, cosmetic played a really big role in our advancements from ancient civilization to the modern way of life. Cosmetics helped us change the way we look, fixed out bodies in time of sickness and enabled us to express our religion and beliefs.

All that started some 12 thousand years ago when Ancient Egyptians discovered healing abilities of scented oils. From that point, their cosmetic industry rose higher and higher to the point when it became important part of their religion. Gods were honored by entire population with large use of cosmetics, almost everyone used oils, eyeliners, and similar products to enhance their look. Even though some of their ingredients were poisonous, allure of cosmetic did not lessen. However, when cosmetics found their way outside from Egypt, there reached resistance in Greece and Rome. There cosmetic reached broad popularity, but it was viewed as extravagant and unneeded by many. In Rome, there was a period when women were not considered beautiful if they did not wear cosmetics. This lead to the inflation of the prices, and few wealthy women managed to gamble large fortunes on expensive cosmetics from India and Middle East. To combat this epidemic, Roman Senate declared the (short lived) law that prevented public exhibitions of cosmetic products and extravagant female clothing in all of the cities of Roman Republic. In the other civilizations, cosmetics also received similar harsh treatment from time to time. In china for example, common people were executed if they were caught wearing nail polish in public (that was only the privilege of the rich), and in Japan, noble women were forbidden to walk in public without full body cosmetic treatment.

European Dark Ages was the time when cosmetics almost disappeared from public knowledge. Because of the tradition of prostitutes to use excessive amounts of cosmetics to hide their age and exaggerate their beauty, for the longest time cosmetics were totally abandoned by majority of the European population. Kings and queens made public statements that wearing cosmetic was not decent, Church officials spread the belief that cosmetic is used only by heathens and satan worshipers, and for the longest time only stage actors were allowed to use them, but only during their performances.

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Change finally happened after European soldiers returned from the Crusades in the Middle East, bringing home new exotic products and knowledge. Among those products were many types of cosmetics, which were in first adopted only by nobility and high-class citizens. After Renaissance managed to spread across entire Europe, cosmetics found their foothold, but were still not publicly accepted, except during few fashion swings (such as during the reign of Queen Elizabeth I (1559-1603) in England).

Advancements in industry, chemistry and medicine in 18th and 19th century brought significant advancements in cosmetics. They were still not accepted fully, but new Victorian style that arose in 19th century brought the cosmetic-centric fashion that demanded that all “ladies” must present themselves as beautiful and fragile, with elaborate clothes and precisely defined facial features. For that purposes, eye shadows, lipsticks, nail polish and other products started gaining traction.

Early 20th century was without a doubt dawn of the modern cosmetic industry. Rise of film, photography, fast communications, countless innovators, and support from large industrialists managed to introduce cosmetic products to every household in the western world. During first few decades of 20th century, cosmetic companies (many who would soon become international powerhouses) introduced solid lipsticks, lip gloss, mascaras, eyeliners (propelled to mass popularity by the incredible discoveries beneath Egyptian pyramids), suntans, hair colors, gels and powders of all types. With such advancements, it was not strange to see that old Victorian styles were soon forgotten. New international fashion moved rapidly after 1930s, introducing new styles with each passing decade.

Large departure from traditional styles happened in 1960s and 70s with the introduction of hippie movement (natural-looking cosmetic), punk (darker and sinister style that aimed to shock) and glam (extravagant and colorful style). From them, many new styles emerged that have changed and molded fashion to its current state.

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The Ugly Truth about Eyelash Extensions

In a scary statement today, the American Academy of Ophthalmology officially cautioned against the dangers of lash extensions and their glue, saying the addictive procedure can cause infections and swelling of the cornea and/or eyelid. Their warning echoes a Consumer Reportsstory this month, which said that lash extensions can cause bacterial and fungal infections and—HORROR OF HORRORS—"permanent or temporary loss" of the very eyelashes that vain ladies such as myself aim to make longer and more luscious.

"Eyelash extensions can cause hair loss resulting in eyelashes so thin that women feel they have no choice but to continue the cycle," said Consumer Reports, citing England's College of Optometrists.

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Heat Rash

Always try to prevent these heat rashes because as the saying goes ‘prevention is better than cure’. When you go out, try to stay in shaded areas. Avoid applying moisturizers lotions. Always wear loose clothes, better if made of cotton as the synthetic clothing tend to trap the sweat. Take bath using cool water, if possible twice or thrice a day. Avoid excessive heat and humidity whenever it is possible. Drink plenty of water during hot weather and have fruits and vegetables with high water content. However, the home remedies for prickly heat are more effective and without any side effects. Here are some home remedies for prickly heat that will give you relief from your heat rashes.

Home Remedies for Prickly Heat

1. Oatmeal bath is one of the very effectivehome remedies for prickly heat. Add some oatmeal powder in to your bath water.

2. The common treatment for prickly heat is to apply non-perfumed talcum powder or the specially made prickly heat powder for four to five times a day.

3. Take some neem (margosa) leaves and make a paste by grinding with water. Apply this on sweat rashes. Neem has antibacterial properties and can heal the infectious blisters of advanced rash.

4. Apply aloe Vera gel on prickly heat to get relief from itching as well as to heal them. It contains excellent healing properties and will provide a cooling effect

5. Prepare a cooling compress for your itchy and dreadful prickly heat. Dilute 1 tsp of baking soda into 1 cup of cold water. Soak a clean washcloth into the solution and squeeze it out to remove excess water. Apply the cloth to the rashes. While the water will reduce inflammation, the baking soda will work towards easing itching and irritation. Repeat 4 to 5 times a day for best results.

6. Prepare a smooth paste by mixing cornstarch or flour with water. Smudge the paste over the affected areas and allow it to dry for about ½hour. Thereafter, go for a cold water bath and wash off the paste.

7. Rub an ice cube on heat rashes to get quick relief from the burning sensation. You can also use cold compress or ice pack.

8.Take two tablespoons each of coriander powder and sandalwood powder. Add enough rose water to make a thick paste out of it. Apply the paste on your prickly heat rashes and let it dry. When dry, wash it off with cold water.

9. Dust your body with baking soda or sandalwood powder. Their cooling effect heals up the heat rashes fast.

10. Gooseberry: Take an earthen vessel and fill with water, then put some  gooseberries cut in pieces in the pot and cover it. Leave as it is for the whole night. On the next day, mash up the berries in the pot, then filter the water, add sugar or honey and drink. It removes heat from the body and helps for digestive system.

11. Take henna powder and make a thick paste with cold water. Apply this to cool off the pricking heat rashes. However, this might leave the area reddened due to the coloring effect of henna. You can apply this home remedy for the prickly heat rashes that would get covered with clothing.

12. Prickly heat needs to be cured internally too. That is why I advise you to drink lime juice at least three glasses per day. .

13. Take about five tablespoons of Fuller’s earth and add rosewater to make a paste. Apply this paste on prickly heat. Wash with cold water when it dries off.

14. Banyan tree barks also help in treating prickly heat effectively. Take dry barks of the banyan tree and grind them into a fine powder. Apply this powder on affected areas for quick relief from prickly heat.

15. Apply watermelon pulp on the prickly heat to heal them.

16. Crush some leaves of Indian plum (jamun) and add baking soda to it. Apply this to your prickly heat for instant relief.

17. Take some neem oil and add camphor extract to this. Massage the body parts with sweat rashes with this oil. Let it be there for about half an hour. Take bath with cool water.

18. Mix  gramflour with water to make a diluted paste. Apply this to your body where you have prickly heat. Let it dry for about an hour. Have shower with cool water.

19. Put one camphor tablet in a small bottle of coconut oil. Leave it overnight for the camphor to melt in the oil. Apply this oil n regular intervals on the rashes. This heals the rashes quick.

20. Honey is a great source for speeding up the healing process. Apply it over effected area.

21. Cucumbers are another source of water for body and coolness. Directly apply to affected skin, or eat it.

22. Mint tea will lower body temperature and speed up healing of prickly heat.

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How to reduce or eliminate Body Odor naturally

Foods that cause body odor, including bad breath, are commonly caused by  red meat. Researchers collected questionnaires from 500,000 people, including both men and women detailing diet and other habits. Results showed that the natural body odors emitted by non-meat eaters were “significantly more attractive, more pleasant and less intense.”   Alcohol and Caffeine from coffee, tea and soda habits can add cause excessive sweating. Large amounts of caffeine can cause a variety of side effects, and while keeping your consumption between 200 and 300 mg daily, consuming more than 500 mg a day can increase side effects, including headaches, lack of energy, and excessive sweating.

Processed foods that contain high amounts of salt, sugar and hydrogenated oils can cause stomach irritation and trigger the production of body odor. Diets high in processed foods can also cause your liver to go into overdrive in an attempt to rid your body of the toxins contained in processed. This can turn into a body odor problem, which starts in your digestive system.

Odor friendly foods from plant-based diets provide high amounts of chlorophyll, and other phytonutrients that help cleanse and deodorize your body. The following foods can help reduce even strong body odors:

Parsley - This superfood is a blood purifier, and although it’s most commonly used as a garnish in American cuisine, this herb has powerful healing and purifying abilities. Parsley offers large amounts of chlorophyll which gives it the dark green color. This compound helps alkalize your body, and purify blood while it aids in the production of new red blood cells.

Celery – A popular diuretic, has the ability to fight odor by eliminating toxins in your body. Not only that, it also contains a balance of vitamins, minerals and phytonutrients. This crunchy veggie also stimulates the liver, and acts as a digestive aid to help eliminate the toxins that cause body odor.

Aromatic Herbs – Sage, rosemary, thyme, oregano, cilantro, lavender, mint and other herbs have been used for centuries for cooking and medicinal use. The essential oils contained in these herbs are responsible for their pleasant aromas. These wonderful smells add flavor to any dish, and the therapeutic benefits extend to the odor that comes from your body.

Limes – Citrus fruits provide a variety of health benefits due to their high antioxidant capacity. But another benefit of lime juice specifically, is that it can help reduce body odor. Its natural disinfectant and antibioticabilities help remove body odor.  Diets rich in fruits and vegetables generally will help reduce body odors. 

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Dyshidrotic Eczema

Understanding Dyshidrotic Eczema

One of the less common types of eczema, Dyshidrotic eczema is also known as Pompholyx.  Dyshidrotic means, “bad sweating’ which was thought to be the cause of this condition. Pompholyx, derived from the Greek word cheiropompholyx, which means “hand and bubble”. It is also known vesicular palmoplantar dermatitis or housewife’s eczema.

The condition occurs mostly on the palms, soles and the sides of fingers and toes and often worsens in warm weather. It is extremely itchy and appears as tiny, opaque blisters or bumps called vesicles. With the itching and scratching, thickening and cracks begin which seems to worsen at night and/or in warm, humid weather, causing the cycle to spiral.

The fluid filled blisters start up as tiny beads, which eventually join to form a rash and begin to weep or ooze. Although the Dyshidrotic eczema is not contagious, it often recurs and for many sufferers it is a chronic condition.

Dyshidrotic Eczema Causes

Mild Dyshidrotic eczema on back of knees

In the past, the belief was that the cause of Dyshidrotic eczema was due to sweating but nowadays, the suggestion is that it may be due to a genetic predisposition as most patients with Dyshidrotic eczema also present with Atopic eczema.

Studies show that Dischidrotic eczema affects those living in warmer climates and occurs more frequently in the spring and summer months. It is more prevalent in people in their middle ages but is seen in patients as young as four years.

Dyshidrotic eczema seems to start when a person is exposed to chemical substances such as nickel or cobalt or sometimes by others, which may be ingested. Emotional stress or trauma exacerbates the condition and so too does extreme weather or temperature changes. In some cases, it has been noted that the excessive consumption of coffee and smoking can also aggravate the condition. The fungal infection tinea pedis is said to bring on an episode ofDyshidrotic eczema, however, the treatment for tinea pedishas cured the eczema as well.

Dyshidrotic Eczema Symptoms

Common symptoms of Dyshidrotic eczema:

• Very small blisters, about 1mm or less in diameter, which appear on the toes, palms, soles and tips and sides of the fingers
• The blisters or vesicles are opaque and deep-seated, they may be flush with the skin or slightly elevated and do not easily break. The small blisters eventually join to form larger vesicles.
• The blisters may itch, burn or cause pain or produce no symptoms at all, however, they could worsen after contact with irritants, chemicals or soaps.
• The fluid, which accumulates inside the blisters, is thought to be sweat. However, it is serum, which accumulates in the irritated skin cells.
• Scratching the vesicles breaks them, releasing the serum. This causes the skin to crust and then crack. The cracking is painful and unsightly, often-taking weeks or months to heal.

Severe Dyshidrotic eczema on hands

Dyshidrotic Eczema Treatment

Treating Dyshidrotic eczema can be difficult for both the patient and physician; however, there are a few tips to follow to ease the discomfort and pain of Dyshidrotic eczema.

It may be helpful to dry out the blisters by soaking the area in a mild antiseptic. Hydrogen Peroxide or Potassium Permanganate diluted (1 in 10 000) are good antiseptics to try. Topical steroid creams may be applied, however, in severe cases oral steroids may be necessary. Ointments with Zinc Oxide have proved helpful as well and oral anti-pruritics like Atarax and Benadryl can assist with the itching.

UV ray treatment has also been recommended by some doctors and in the case of emotional stress or trauma causing the flare-up, counselling may be in order.

With cases of nickel allergy or sensitivity, diet low in nickel should be advised as this may improve the condition or at least lessen the symptoms. Foods high in nickel include oatmeal, chocolate, canned food, e.g. pineapple, tomatoes, and vitamins that contain nickel. Excessive exposure to environmental sources of nickel should also be curbed, e.g. the use of stainless steel pots and silverware.

Helpful Tips and Advice

Some useful tips to follow to prevent Dyshidrotic eczema:

• Take care of the skin, especially on the hands and feet if you are prone to Dyshidrotic eczema
• Allow the feet to air frequently
• Wear cotton socks
• Use gloves when exposing your hands to chemicals or harsh detergents or detergents and soaps which are less harsh or chemical free
• Avoiding the feet or hands becoming too dry or allowing them to sweat excessively
• Ensure that any jewellery worn is nickel free
• Bathe with a mild soap and lukewarm water, ensuring that the soap is rinsed off thoroughly
• Avoid unnecessary exposure to soapy water or excessively long baths or showers
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Health Benefits of Sandalwood

Sandalwood essential oil is distilled from the roots and heartwood of trees that take 50 to 80 years to reach full maturity. In an amazing and lengthy manufacturing process used since ancient times, the mature sandalwood trees are cut down, then left to be eaten by ants, which consume all but the fragrant heartwood and roots. Every part of the heartwood is used, including the sawdust.

The scent, called chandana, is in aromatherapy used to induce a calm and meditative state. The lasting fragrance only improves with age. According to mythology, sandalwood originally grew only in heaven’s gardens. Temple gates and religious statues are carved from the wood because of this spiritual association, the exquisite scent, and because it is impermeable to termites and other insects.

Sandalwood also has an age-old reputation as an aphrodisiac, and in fact, its fragrance is similar to the human pheromone, alpha androsterole. Mysore, India, produces the finest quality oil, and as an endangered species, sandalwood is regulated by the Indian government, which now grows the trees in cultivated plantations.

Principal constituents of sandalwood: Santalols (up to 90 percent), fusanol, santene, santalic acid, teresantol, borneol, santalone, and others

Scent of sandalwood: It has a soft, warm, woody, and balsamic fragrance.

Therapeutic properties of sandalwood: Antidepressant, anti-inflammatory, antifungal, astringent, sedative, insecticide, urinary and lung antiseptic; relieves lung congestion and nausea

Uses for sandalwood: The essential oil treats infections of the reproductive organs, especially in men, and helps relieve bladder infections. For either use, add 12 drops of essential oil for every ounce of vegetable oil and use as a massage oil over the infected area. This oil also counters inflammation, so it can be used on hemorrhoids. A syrup or chest balm containing sandalwood helps relieve persistent coughs and sore throat.

One of sandalwood’s most important uses is to sedate the nervous system, subduing nervousness, anxiety, insomnia, and to some degree, reducing nerve pain. Researchers have found it relaxes brain waves. Suitable for all complexion types, it is especially useful on rashes, inflammation, acne, and dry, dehydrated, or chapped skin.

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What is a Paraben?and why is it in your cosmetics?

Parabens are actually several distinct chemicals with a similar molecular structure. Four of these are used frequently in cosmetics: ethylparaben, butylparaben, methylparaben and propylparaben. Methylparaben and propylparaben are the most common of these. Parabens are most common in personal care products that contain significant amounts of water, such as shampoos, conditioners, lotions and facial and shower cleansers and scrubs, in order to discourage the growth of microbes. While Cosmetic Ingredient Review recommends concentration limits for single and total paraben concentration in a single product, these recommendations do not account for exposure to parabens from several products by a single individual [6]. A 2004 UK study detected traces of five parabens in the breast tumors of 19 out of 20 women studied [7]. This small study does not prove a causal relationship between parabens and breast cancer, but it is important because it detected the presence of intact parabens—unaltered by the body’s metabolism—which is an indication of the chemical’s ability to penetrate skin and remain in breast tissue. A more recent study found higher levels of one paraben, n-propylparaben, in the axilla quadrant of the breast (the area nearest the underarm) [8]. This is the region in which the highest proportion of breast tumors are found, although paraben concentration in the tissue samples was not related to location of breast tumors in individual women.

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Aloe for weightloss

The weight loss benefits of aloe vera leaf not only helps you drop the pounds, but makes you healthier in the process. The plant with the gel-like interior has been around for years and has been used by the Greeks for beauty purposes, the Chinese to cure kidney infections, and also to treat asthma and other stomach issues. The medicial plant is often seen sold in the form of a juice which you can make at home and especially plays an important role during weight loss.

Aloe vera has tons of health and weight loss benefits that I can never stop raving about it.You even have the option to grow it in your own home if you want!

Check out the weight loss benefits Aloe Vera consists of in our list below.

Getting started with aloe vera: Cut the leaf lengthwise to get rid of the sharp edges and then cut it lengthwise again down the middle. Use a spoon to scoop out the gel substance you will be using. To make the juice you will have to blend the gel as soon as it is off the plant. It can even be combined with a flavored juice to help tone down its natural bitter taste.

Energy: Aloe vera is a great drink to have first thing in the morning because it cleanses your digestive system and gives you infinite amounts of energy. The protein and collagen it contains makes the body work harder to burn. The calories burned are from the fats and carbs in the body (hence why it's great for weight loss) and it with helps muscle development. This is also what makes it an excellent pre-workout beverage to help get you going!

Weight management: Since aloe vera is known to reduce blood sugar levels, it helps sugar slowly enter cells without being stored as fat. It also helps keep your blood sugar levels balanced and as a result keeps you fuller longer.

Weight Loss: Aloe vera contains many B vitamins which helps support metabolism as well as suppressing appetite and fat storage (as mentioned before). Due to the amount of energy the body has to use to burn the plant, some even say it is the equivalent to doing many workouts during the week.

Body Cleanser: The gel found in the plant is known to be a natural laxative which allows the body to use less energy from food since it is eliminated quickly. By expelling waste and preventing build up in the colon you could prevent potential weight gain.  

Powerhouse of vitamins: During a diet, it's easy to not receive all the vitamins you need, but by drinking aloe vera juice, you will be feeding your system with vitamins A, B1, B2, B6, B12, C, E, folic acid, and niacin. And you can't forget about the amount of energy that they will help you burn too!

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How to Treat Eczema naturally

Research needs to start leaning towards the natural cures. Our bodies need to be ph balanced, and many times excema occurs in people with overly acidic bodies. Soaking in epsom salt baths with apple cider vinegar starts to kill the pathogens growing on the skin. Magnesium from the epsom salt gets absorbed into the body and promotes healing, and apple cider vinegar not only is anti fungal and bacterial, but it balances the ph of our bodies. After the bath you should use lavendar essential oil mixed with a carrier oil that contains omegas, such as olive oil and Shea Butter .

The lavendar oil is anti bacterial, anti fungal, anti viral, anti immflamatory, and soothes the skin. The olive oil and Shea Butter and the fatty acids in it soothe, moisturize, and heal the skin. Steriod creams and hydrocortisone creams will work temporarily. You need to heal the body from the inside and start using cures that heal the pathogens growing on the skin, not just cover up the ailment.

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What is Bubble Tea?

One of my favorite drinks of all times thus far

Bubble tea, also known as pearl milk tea orboba milk tea, is a Taiwanese tea-based drink invented in tea shops in Taichung,Taiwan, during the 1980s.^[1] The term "bubble" is an Anglicized imitative form derived from the Chinese bōbà (波霸) meaning "large breasts," slang for the large, chewy tapioca balls commonly added to the drink. These are (粉圓, fěnyuán), also called "pearls" (珍珠, zhēnzhū). Most bubble tea recipes contain a tea base mixed with fruit or milk. Ice-blended versions are usually mixed with fruit or syrup, resulting in a slushy consistency.^[2]

There are many variants of the drinks, and many kinds of types are used and ingredients added. The most popular bubble drinks are bubble milk tea with tapioca and bubble milk green tea with tapioca.^[2]

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