The Power of Plants: How to Include Adaptogens In Your Beverages
After a year of a public health crisis, it’s no wonder people are looking for ways to make healthy choices in their lifestyle. What many may not know is that there are ways to incorporate ingredients into your diet that can have beneficial effects. Several plant-based ingredients are known as adaptogens, which help the body adapt to their environment naturally. They can help aid digestion, reduce stress, or boost energy. Some adaptogens are easily available and already included in food or beverages that you enjoy. These adaptogenic herbs include ashwagandha, goji berry, licorice root, and turmeric, cinnamon, and ginger. Each ingredient has different potential benefits to improve your quality of life. Here is a list of some of our favorite benefits that include plant-based, health-boosting ingredients.
Brooklyn Crafted Extra Spicy Ginger Beer:
Ginger is known for its digestive benefits, but there is more to it than that! It can also help lower cholesterol, help with weight loss, and improve brain function. This root native to Southeast Asia can be enjoyed powdered, dried, or in juice. Our favorite way is in Brooklyn Crafted Extra Spicy Ginger Beer, which is made with pure cane sugar and unfiltered ginger pieces so you can enjoy all the benefits of this medicinal plant.
Harney & Sons Hot Cinnamon Spice:
Cinnamon is seriously delicious and seriously healthy! It has plenty of antioxidants and it has anti-inflammatory properties, reducing your risk for heart disease, and lowering blood-sugar levels. Harney & Sons Hot Cinnamon Spice Iced Tea has bold flavors with plenty of spice in every sip. It uses black tea, three types of cinnamon, orange peel, and sweet cloves. No added sugar so you can rest easy knowing that this beverage will fit into your healthy lifestyle change.
Maine Root Blueberry Soda:
Sometimes you just want the sweetness of summer all year round. With Maine Root Blueberry Soda you can enjoy the delicious flavor along with the health benefits. Wild blueberries are rich in antioxidants and have been known to lower blood sugar. This beverage uses Fair Trade certified organic cane sugar for a hint of sweetness you can enjoy anytime.
Bruce Cost Ginger Ale - Jasmine Tea:
We like our ginger ale with a little something extra. Bruce Cost Ginger Ale fits the bill! Not only does it include the multitude of benefits from ginger but the Jasmine flower takes it to the next level. Jasmine is rich in antioxidants and can help with gastrointestinal issues, insomnia, depression and anxiety, as well as reproductive health. This beverage is a powerhouse when it comes to adaptogenic ingredients with a lovely floral flavor with a spicy kick!
If you are looking for some homeopathic remedies or are just trying to make your beverages a little healthier, Beverage Universe has a variety of options for you to choose from. Learn more at beverageuniverse.com.