It is not a secret that you need to drink several glasses of water a day. However, there are many other healthy drinks that can not only quench your thirst, but also improve the body. The proper use of certain drinks helps to reduce weight, nourish the body with vitamins, alleviate pain, and get rid of colds and other diseases.
So, which drinks are considered the most healthy? Below is a brief overview.
Drinking water is the most healthy drink.
Simple drinking water is almost the most useful, as it flushes out excess salts, waste and toxins from the body. Water contributes to the establishment of digestion processes, the assimilation of vitamins and minerals. Efficiency will be higher if you drink at least 5 glasses of water per day.
In hot weather, the amount of water consumed must be increased, because the body is quickly dehydrated. A glass of water with lemon on an empty stomach normalizes digestion. As a result, the general condition of the body improves, and appetite is significantly reduced. Water with lemon is an important component of many diets. Drinking tap water is not recommended - there it can in no way be useful. It is better to drink bottled water.
Freshly squeezed vegetable juices
Home-made juices from natural vegetables have the property of quick saturation. A glass of freshly squeezed juice can completely replace dinner, which will pleasantly surprise everyone on a diet. You can prepare juices from any fresh vegetables and even greens - cucumbers, tomatoes, carrots, spinach, cabbage, parsley, beets. Almost all vegetables contain a large amount of vitamins and minerals necessary for the human body.
But store analogues can not boast of so many nutritional properties. Usually in such products the salt content is exceeded, and there are also thickeners, flavor enhancers, colorants and flavors. The listed substances can only harm, therefore, it is not recommended to use store products.
Green tea
It has a colossal set of useful properties. Rich in antioxidants and trace elements. It speeds up metabolism, helps burn fat, removes toxins and toxins. Natural green tea prolongs youth, positively affects the condition of teeth and gums.
You can drink green tea both cold and hot. And you can freeze the drink to make an infusion with several ice cubes in the summer. Adding lemon to green tea will give the drink a pleasant aroma.
Anyone on a diet should give up black tea and coffee and opt for green. Thanks to a quick metabolism, the process of burning fat will go faster. It is recommended that you make a healthy drink yourself, and not use the one in the bags.
Ginger tea
It is worth separately highlighting ginger tea. For the female body, it is indispensable - it normalizes the work of the stomach and intestines, improves the condition during pregnancy, and fights nausea. The analgesic properties of ginger tea are also known - only one glass can relieve stomach pain.
Many slimming drinks have ginger in their composition. Nutritionists also advise ginger tea to those who just want to stay fit or pay a lot of attention to physical activity. In stores you can find ginger root, which must be dried and rubbed into powder. In pharmacies, the ground root of the plant is already sold in the form of a powder, which can already be brewed with boiling water.
Kefir
The most useful dairy product is regular kefir. Some nutritionists do not attribute kefir to drinks, but to food, because it contains proteins, fats, carbohydrates, calcium. Therefore, kefir can be considered both a drink and food. It is indispensable for those who want to lose weight - it is not for nothing that kefir and apples are considered the most dietary dishes.
The lowest calorie is low-fat kefir with a low percentage of fat content. It tastes sour, but more healthy. It is not necessary to just drink kefir. It can be added to sauces, season salads, mixed with cottage cheese. The latter, combined with kefir and natural fruits, will become a delicious and low-calorie dessert.
Pomegranate juice
Fruit juices are no less healthy than vegetable juices, but may contain sugar. Pomegranate juice always takes a high place in the ratings of the most wholesome drinks. Contains vitamins A, C, E, also calcium, phosphorus. Known for its high iron content. It is indicated for anemia, hypertension. Pomegranate juice should be used carefully for people with high acidity of the stomach.
Pomegranate juice contains a minimal amount of sugar. Easily quenches thirst and saturates. It fights against inflammatory processes in the body, reduces the risk of colds. It cleanses the body, removing toxins, toxins and other harmful substances from it.
Since it is not always convenient to squeeze juice from pomegranates on your own (small bones can interfere with the operation of the juicer), you need to carefully choose the ready one. Dyes are often added to pomegranate juice.
Oat broth
Cereals have always been actively used in the process of losing weight. Traditionally, oatmeal is prepared, about the healing properties of which everyone has already heard. Oat broth is an equally useful drink. Able to conduct a real detoxification, removing from the body "everything unnecessary." Oat broth fights against diseases of the stomach and intestines, as it gently affects the mucous membrane. Normalizes the digestive process, relieves constipation, which inevitably have to face in the diet.
Oat broth stimulates metabolism, speeds up the processing of complex carbohydrates and improves metabolism. In this case, the appetite is normalized. Increases immunity, removes excess fluid from the body. Oatmeal broth is useful not only for weight loss - pregnant women and small children can drink it. Does no harm to the body.
Almond milk is another healthy drink.
Real milk contains calcium, vitamins, minerals. Unfortunately, natural milk also contains animal fats, which are always considered high-calorie. In order to benefit and not harm your figure, it is recommended to use almond milk.
Almond milk is obtained from the kernels of almond nuts, so it does not contain animal fats. The drink is suitable for those who have lactose intolerance. You can not only drink milk, but also add it to dishes. One cup of almond milk contains only 60 kcal. At the same time, the drink is rich in calcium, phosphorus, and iron. Athletes can also use this milk to increase endurance.
Contained antioxidants remove toxins from the body, conducting a real cleaning.
The above healthy drinks have no contraindications. If, after drinking a drink, the general condition worsens, most likely, the body does not individually tolerate any component. Finally, it is worth remembering the dosage. For example, drinking plenty of freshly squeezed juices can lead to allergies and indigestion.
