Beverages
Beverages
Our bodies fluctuate from 50% to 70% water, so approximately two-thirds of your weight is water. 70 ounces of water are recommended a day, and at least 30 ounces comes from food. You need about a quart of water every 1,000 calories you use. Obviously drinking liquids like tea and water are necessary to keep our blood moving and our nervous system working optimally. The brain is made of about 80% water as it is used to produce hormones and neurotransmitter in the brain. The average American diet causes more than half of our population to be chronically dehydrated. There is no room for juice and soda in the healthy diet. Soda can melt paint so just imagine what is does to your body. Juice contains mostly added sugars and zero fiber, causing spikes in blood sugar, an increase in sugar cravings, and hungrier.
Herbal Tea
If water is not your thing or if water is too flavorless for you, we highly suggest making a large pot of tea every morning and drinking that throughout the day. There are several different types of tea that offer different benefits but we generally go with Rooibos tea, lemon ginger and decaffeinated green tea as well as fresh fennel seeds to keep inflammation at bay. Also, tea is the enemy of Cancer.
Alkaline Water
Bottled water is the biggest scam ever to hit the beverage industry. It is heated and cooled multiple times in the transport from aquafor to factory to grocery stores. During this process, microplastics and BPA are seeping into the water, which causes inflammation in our bodies. Also, there is no requirement for these companies to provide proof on whether their water comes from actual springs. Finally, this bottling process is significantly damage our environment.
Our Recommendation: Install an alkaline water machine to properly filter your water and restore the PH balance in your body. Do not count on your local city to keep your water free of toxins. There have been several cases of toxic chemicals in city water causing ADHD and other mental disorders.
Coffee
The best way to drink coffee is to leave it black, without sugar or milk. Instead of adding sugar and creamer, consider adding cinnamon, nutmeg, or cocoa. If you cannot tolerate the bitterness, add a plant-based milk as cow milk interferes with the anti-inflammatory effects coffee can offer. The beans should be organic to avoid synthetic pesticides. The type of roast also is important. Lighter roasts are better because the deeper the roast, the less antioxidants and polyphenols as they are removed when heated. Also, whole beans that you grind yourself are recommended as that ensures no contamination in the grinding process and leaves it much fresher.
Fermented Drinks
Before eating, you should drink apple cider vinegar mixed with ginger and lemon juice which kickstarts the digestion process and could help with weight loss.
Kombucha is another fermented drink made of tea, sugar, bacteria, and yeast. It is full of probiotics and amino acids. It is made with caffeinated tea so it is best to drink in the morning.