
Cut the Pop/Soda and Try These 4 Healthy Beverages for the Family
June 15, 2021
In This Healthy Insight:
Pros and Cons of Pop/Soda
Pros:
- Quick sugar rush
- Inexpensive and widely available
Cons:
- High in fructose which reduces the production of a hormone that makes you feel full
- Weight gain, especially around the belly
- Sugar addiction
- Little to no nutritional value
- Tooth decay
- Can lead to poor heart health
- Can hasten metabolic syndrome and blood sugar issues
5 Healthy Pop/Soda Alternatives
- Tea
- Liquid Extracts (mixed with water)
- Liquid Vitamins
- Protein Powders
- Water
Tea and The Republic of Tea
Next to water, tea is the most widely-consumed beverage in the world. It’s been around for thousands of years, billions of cups are drank every day, and its popularity shows no signs of slowing. What makes tea so well-loved? Simply put, it’s simple! Just pour water and sip. It can be relaxing or stimulating, warm you up or cool you down. Perfect by itself…by yourself…or with friends. Botanic Choice carries its own line of teas including herbal and green tea as well as an assortment of single sips from The Republic of Tea.
Liquid Extracts
More people are turning to herbal extracts as part of a healthy lifestyle. Often called botanical extracts or plant extracts, herbal liquid extracts are standardized and contain only the compounds believed to be responsible for the herb’s helpful benefits.
Botanic Choice’s herbal liquid extracts conform to The United States Pharmacopoeia. This source contains the official herbal monographs and potencies.
Herbal liquid extracts work faster than other forms of supplementation. There are no pills to swallow, no herbs to press or tea to steep, and liquid nutrients are absorbed quickly. Other advantages of liquid extracts include their ability to preserve active constituents, their long shelf life, and convenience. Just add them to water, tea or juice and enjoy a tasty, nutritional boost at home or work.
Liquid extracts are the perfect solution when you want to add a healthy punch to your day.
Liquid Vitamins
Although similar to liquid extracts, liquid vitamins are typically just that…vitamins in liquid form including Vitamin C, B and Multivitamins. They’re deliciously flavored, so you can take them by the spoonful or add them to a beverage.
Perfect Keto Protein
Perfect Keto Protein is specially developed to support individuals following a keto diet as it supports…
Ketosis
Higher energy
Healthy metabolism
Mental clarity
Perfect Keto contains only the best quality, natural ingredients, with zero artificial sweeteners or additives. These delicious exogenous ketones contain zero carbs, fillers, sugar, and are sweetened with zero-calorie monk fruit and stevia — neither of which raise blood sugar or insulin levels. No blender is needed. Simply mix with water, coconut milk, almond milk, coffee, shakes or any low or no carb drink.
The True Adult Beverage…Water
We’ve all heard it before. Drink six to eight 8-oz glasses of water daily, but do you know why? It’s important for just about every process in your body.
- Keeps you regular
- Flushes out waste
- Helps regulate body temperature
- Keeps your brain functioning
- Boosts energy
- Aids the digestive process
- Keeps skin hydrated
- Helps maintain kidney health
Which Beverage is Right for You?
Although your body does extract some fluids from the foods you eat, it’s important to also consume plenty of liquids. Whatever you decide to drink, monitor your intake throughout the day to ensure you’re getting a sufficient amount.
These statements have not been evaluated by the Food & Drug Administration. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. Individual results may vary.