Hey there, viewers! Do you love drinking teas and juices? Well there are several drinks you
should include in your diet for the amazing health benefits they offer. In today’s video,
we are going to discuss drinks that can do wonders for your health.
What is kanji and why is it good for you? Why should you drink birch water? What makes clove
tea and chicory coffee good for your health? We will be discussing all of these AND more...
Kanji
This is a delicious probiotic drink you can have in the winters.
Sipping this carrot drink not only leaves a delightful taste in your mouth
but is also incredibly healthy. Just choose dark colored carrots, especially black or purplish
ones. They are loaded with antioxidants that give you amazing health benefits.
Thanks to the high antioxidant levels found in carrots, kanji drink helps combat inflammation
in your body. Purple foods like carrots are known to prevent urinary tract infections.
You also get loads of fiber and nutrients like potassium, vitamins C & K and manganese.
And of course carrots are great for your eyesight. They also boost your immunity.
Kanji is left to ferment for 2 to 3 days in the sun.
And this makes it good for your digestion. You can thank the probiotics in it.
Have you ever tried a fermented drink before? Did you like the taste? Share
your preferences with the Bestie community in the comments below.
Birch water
Birch water is GREAT for your health. It has been a part of Chinese and European
culture for a long time. This water comes from the sap of birch trees.
So where do trees get this water from? And why is it good for you?
Birch trees store nutrients during winters and are later released into the sap.
Birch water is slightly sweet in taste and takes the form of colorless, clear liquid. Two to
three days after being tapped, this water begins getting fermented and develops an acidic flavor.
You can drink it on its own or make wine and syrups from it.
Birch water is loaded with nutrients. 300 milliliters of birch water will give you
130% of the daily amount of manganese you need and 95% of your daily magnesium. Besides that,
you also get zinc and calcium. All of these just for 9 calories.
So what else? Turns out birch water has a lot to offer. It’s rich in antioxidants,
which safeguard you against several conditions like Alzheimer’s, osteoporosis and Parkinson's.
You will also find birch water on the ingredient list of a lot of natural
skin lotions and moisturizers. That’s because it’s hydrating,
the same antioxidants are highly effective in keeping your skin young and healthy.
You can also use it to strengthen your hair as it helps iron absorption and collagen production.
Drinking birch water keeps your body hydrated and energetic.
Pickle juice
Do you love eating pickles?
Try its juice this time. Don’t let the thought of drinking pickle juice gross you out. It’s a very
healthy drink for your body. You will be amazed by the positive effects it has on your health.
Pickle juice soothes muscle cramps. Experts have found through studies that
if dehydrated men drink pickle juice, they experience faster relief from muscle cramps.
And you don’t even need to drink a lot of it. Just ⅓ of a cup is enough to do the trick.
It also hydrates your body, which means you can rely on pickle juice
for hydration after a workout. You lose a lot of electrolytes,
sodium and potassium through your sweat during an intense workout session.
Pickle juice has both these electrolytes, which makes it an excellent fat-free post
workout recovery aid. It’s also a great way to get lots of antioxidants without busting your budget.
Since pickle juice has vinegar in it, this healthy drink also controls your blood sugar levels.
Experts say drinking a small amount of vinegar right before your meals helps regulate blood
sugar levels post meal. This is specifically true for people who have type 2 diabetes.
The best part about drinking pickle juice is it gives you a very healthy digestive system
AND freshens your breath. Vinegar in pickle juice kills bacteria that causes a foul smell.
Chamomile tea
You probably have heard of chamomile tea. It’s a popular tea known for its
excellent health benefits. It’s a sweet tasting caffeine-free drink you can enjoy
anytime you want. Feeling lazy in the afternoon?
Or looking to finally unwind for a relaxing evening? Just brew a pot of fresh chamomile tea.
But what makes this tea so popular? Let’s start one by one.
Chamomile tea has a special antioxidant that binds with receptors in your brain.
This promotes sleep. People suffering from insomnia can find relief in chamomile.
One specific study found that postpartum women who drank chamomile tea for two weeks straight
experienced better sleep. These women also had fewer symptoms of depression. And I don’t need
to tell you how intricately linked depression and sleeping problems are with each other.
Chamomile tea has anti-inflammatory properties and it promotes digestive health. In traditional
medicines, chamomile is used to treat digestive problems like gas, flatulence and nausea.
If you’re in the high risk group for diabetes, you should include chamomile tea
in your lifestyle. This sweet tea helps lower your blood sugar levels. Your pancreas would
be a lot safer from cell damage, thanks to high antioxidants in chamomile tea.
Another great benefit of drinking this tea is that your heart will remain healthy and young.
Like literally! The special type of antioxidants found in this tea
lower your cholesterol levels and blood pressure.
This means your risk of getting heart diseases reduces significantly.
Still need more reason to drink chamomile? How about the fact that it boosts immunity,
improves your skin health and prevents bone loss?!
There is also pretty strong evidence that chamomile tea helps reduce anxiety
and depression. So how’s that?
Clove tea
Clove is a spice you can add to a lot of foods and drinks.
It’s nutritious and has a distinct flavor. You can add clove to your coffee,
fruit teas, green tea or regular tea. This spice gives you a tasty nutritional boost.
Just one teaspoon of ground cloves gives you 55%
of your daily manganese. You will also get vitamin K and fiber. And it’s only 6 calories.
Cloves are high in antioxidants as well. This means it protects you from premature aging.
Cloves have antimicrobial properties, which mean they are good at stopping the growth of bacteria
in your body. It’s for this same reason you find clove oil in herbal toothpastes and mouthwash.
So how do you make clove tea? Of course you can add it to your normal teas. But if you dislike
them, you can make your own simple clove tea by boiling clove with water. You can add other
ingredients like honey, ginger, turmeric and pepper cones to get more health benefits.
Before we move ahead, here’s a video you might like.
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Turmeric tea
Turmeric lattes are all the rage now.
But it isn’t some temporary fad. Turmeric offers an insane amount of health benefits.
So much so that herbalists strongly recommend making turmeric tea a part of your lifestyle.
Turmeric tea reduces your risk of getting Alzheimer’s AND relieves
you from arthritis. Not just this, turmeric is so effective in protecting you against cancer
that experts recognize this spice as an effective anticarcinogen.
Besides this, turmeric tea boosts your immunity, lowers cholesterol, and helps you get relief from
ulcers in the lower end of the gastrointestinal tract. So how do you make fresh turmeric tea?
It’s pretty simple. You just need to boil 2 teaspoons of turmeric powder
with 4 cups of water. Let it simmer for ten minutes.
Strain your freshly prepared turmeric tea in a pot. Add honey and lemon juice for taste.
You can also add grated ginger to the boiling water for additional health benefits.
Pu’er tea
I know, hard to pronounce. But once you get past the name, Pu’er tea is a chinese tea that also
doubles up as a strong probiotic drink. The reason being is that it’s made from fermented tea leaves.
You get these leaves from a tree named “Wild Old Tree”.
It’s different from other probiotic drinks as the leaves themselves are fermented.
If you’re trying to lose weight, drink this tea. It improves your blood sugar levels, playing a
role in preventing cravings and losing weight. Pu’ er tea also reduces your blood cholesterol levels.
Kombucha
If you love fermented drinks, you are going to fall in love with the taste
and texture of kombucha tea. It’s a fermented tea prepared using yeast.
It helps regulate your metabolism and aids in weight loss.
Since it’s a fermented drink,
kombucha offers probiotics that keep your digestive system healthy.
It’s great for your gut flora. Drinking kombucha tea regularly boosts your immunity as well.
Chicory coffee
Do you love the taste and aroma of coffee, but stay away due to caffeine? Then go for
chicory coffee. It’s an excellent caffeine-free substitute and is loaded with health benefits.
You get vitamin B6 and manganese from chicory coffee.
These nutrients are very helpful in decreasing your stress levels.
Manganese and vitamin B6 also boost your brain function. Experts recommend
drinking chicory coffee to regulate bowel movements and help your digestive system.
Chicory coffee is anti-inflammatory as well!
There are so many benefits hidden in these drinks. Amazing,
right? Can there be specific drinks for specific purposes? Like drinks that help
you lose weight or give you young beautiful skin? Well let’s explore that in a couple more videos.
Watch 5 Bedtime Drinks That Help You Lose Weight. You can also try
14 Anti Aging Drinks That Will Give You a Youthful Appearance.
Go ahead and click on one. Better yet, watch both. Learn more about healthy drinks.
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