What are Some Healthy Drinks Besides Water?

It is often said that we need to drink 8 glasses of water everyday to be healthy. Sad to say, many people don't drink enough water. Instead, they choose to have soft drinks or other high sugar drinks that are unhealthy. Although it’s common to get tired of drinking water sometimes, you need to be careful in choosing your substitute drinks.

People should know that nothing is as healthy as drinking water. Your body needs it in order to function properly. However, if you like to add some variety to your water intake, here are some suggestions of healthy beverages you can drink besides water.

Orange Juice

Start your day by drinking a glass of fresh squeezed orange juice in the morning. It takes some effort to prepare orange juice. Some people don't have enough motivation to do this everyday. A good tip is to make it when you need it or when it is most beneficial.

For example, during the allergy season, drinking orange juice is always a good idea because it soothes season allergies thanks to its vitamin C and quercetin content. In addition, vitamin C can strengthen your immune system making you less vulnerable to different diseases. Thanks to the antioxidant hesperidin that orange juice contains, it helps to reduce the risk for cardiovascular disease.

If you are going to buy orange juice instead of prepare it yourself, buy the calcium-fortified version so you enjoy added health benefits, like improved bone health.

Pomegranate Juice

The last few years, people have given more attention to pomegranate juice not just because it is very tasty and refreshing drink, but also because it offers many health benefits. Some of the most notable health benefits of pomegranate juice include:

• improved heart health
• strengthened immune system
• lower risk of cancer

Drinking pomegranate juice on a regular basis can help maintain normal blood sugar and normal blood pressure levels. If you buy pomegranate juice, be careful as some manufactured juices are diluted and has a lot of sugar.

How to prepare Pomegranate Juice

Some people don't know how to prepare pomegranate juice. I certainly did not even have any idea how to open it and eat it the first time I tried it. So, here's a video showing how simple it is to make pomegranate juice from home.

Beet Juice

Beet juice is certainly popular today as one of the healthiest drinks you can enjoy. But you have to prepare it yourself at home because it is rarely available in grocery stores. Some of the known health benefits of beet juice are

increased stamina

lower blood pressure

increased blood flow to the brain

How to prepare Beet Juice

Green Tea

If you need an energy boost, but you don't drink coffee for some reason, you can try to prepare a cup of green tea. Aside from the energy boost, it also has some great health benefits.

Green tea is a great source of polyphenols and flavonoids, which are natural antioxidants that help protect your cells from various harmful substances. Because of its high antioxidant content, green tea can lower the risk of serious health conditions, such as cancer and heart disease. Green tea also contains fluoride, which is good for the health of your teeth. The flavonoid content of this drink can also help with better bone health.

Low-Fat Milk

As a child, you were probably given milk by your mom to drink because of it is a good source of vitamin D and calcium. Grown-ups can drink milk as well. Low-fat milk can provide the essential micronutrients and macronutrients (protein, carbohydrates, and fat) you need.

Another reason why you should drink low-fat milk, especially if you are trying to control your weight is it will help you feel full for a longer period of time, which will help you avoid overeating.