Healthier drink choices rely on hydration quality, understanding the physiological effects of caffeine, and identifying nutrient-dense alternatives like bone broth.
For some, coffee is an indispensable part of daily life--whether as a morning pick-me-up, an afternoon energy booster or simply a treat between meals. According to the National Coffee Association's 2010 survey of coffee-drinking trends, 56 percent of Americans indulge in a cup of joe on a daily basis.
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Tabebuia avellanedae, also called Pau d'arco and taheebo, is a plant native to South America and used traditionally as an herbal remedy for a wide variety of health disorders.
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Oolong tea is one variety of green tea, sometimes referred to as “half fermented” tea, because when it’s made fresh tea leaves are allowed to ferment halfway via the enzyme present in the leaves. Black tea is fully fermented, and green tea is unfermented.
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Yogi DeTox tea is billed as a gentle aid that helps your body cleanse itself. Product information claims the tea aids your body’s two primary filtering organs—the kidneys and the liver. The manufacturer advises that the tea can be used for up to 30 days.
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Kombucha tea is made by fermenting several species of yeasts and bacteria along with sugar in black tea. The colony of yeast and bacteria is called a kombucha mushroom, although it is not actually a mushroom.
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Although its name implies that it is high in fat, buttermilk contains no butter and is traditionally low in fat. According to the California Milk Advisory Board, the name “buttermilk” stems from the original method of making buttermilk: buttermilk was the milk left over after churning butter.
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The colorful hibiscus flower is cultivated worldwide for both its aesthetic appeal and its medicinal uses, which are primarily in the form of tea.
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Damiana is a plant that grows well in the hot, humid climate in Baja California, Mexico. Several Mexican producers use the plant to make damiana liquor, a sweet, herbal alcoholic beverage that is rumored to be a strong aphrodisiac.
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Chamomile tea, a traditional drink mild enough for small children in small quantities, is nonetheless powerful enough to treat a number of maladies, from insomnia to stomach pain. Chamomile can also have potentially serious side effects and medicine interactions.
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Chinese tea has different varieties: green, white, oolong, red; they are differentiated by the type of leaves used to make the tea. Although an 8 oz. coffee contains approximately 100 mg of caffeine, an 8 oz. cup of Chinese tea contains approximately 30 mg. of caffeine.
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The use of special diets and juice cleanses to detoxify certain organs of the body has become increasingly popular.
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Making tea out of herbs and plants such as milk thistle is a time-honored tradition, both for pleasure and medicinal purposes. Milk thistle tea is commonly associated with its benefits to the liver, but it also has other uses -- both traditionally and in modern times.
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Pepsi developed Diet Pepsi in 1964 as an alternative to Pepsi-Cola with no sugar and no calories. Artificial sweeteners create the same flavor as the original Pepsi-Cola. While Diet Pepsi contains little nutritional value, people drink it for the light, crisp taste that satisfies thirst.
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Fennel, which is also known as Foeniculum vulgare, is an aromatic plant used widely for both culinary and medicinal purposes. The seeds of the fennel plant have an aniselike aroma and often feature in Indian and Middle Eastern cooking.
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While the human body is well-equipped to remove environmental toxins, bad bacteria, and viruses on its own, some people choose to undergo a body cleanse to rid themselves of toxins and assist the body in its natural regeneration process. The body responds to a cleanse by ridding itself of dead cells.
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Cocoa powder comes from cocoa beans, which are produced by the cacao tree, which is farmed in many tropical countries. The beans are processed into chocolate liquor, most of the fat is removed, and the remaining paste is dried and powdered.
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Diarrhea is uncomfortable and aggravating, and if it goes on too long, can actually lead to dehydration and fluid imbalance. There are many causes of loose stool, according to the University of Maryland Medical Center. These include infection by parasites or viruses and irritated, inflamed intestinal linings.
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The Bass and Co. Brewery was established in 1777 by William Bass. Its pale ale is marked by the classic red triangle logo, which was the first registered trademark in Britain. The brand is now owned by Anheuser-Busch InBev, which owns other popular beers such as Budweiser, Becks and Stella Artois.
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Ginger's active compounds work to reduce nausea, ease stomach and intestinal discomfort and reduce inflammation. Folk medical systems around the world have traditionally used this herb as medicine for stomach, heart and inflammatory conditions, as well as for colds and flus.
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Drinking coffee has been linked to a decreased incidence of type 2 diabetes, Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s diseases and may also reduce the risk of cirrhosis, colon cancer and gallstones, according to the American Dietetic Association. Tea contains antioxidants that help fight and may prevent heart disease and cancer.
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