What kind of beverage do you like? There are so many different kinds of beverages. We consume different beverages every day. Some are herbal, some have caffeine, and some have a lot of sugar. Some drinks are just a fad, they can be very popular, but that doesn't mean they are good for your health.
Smoothies should be a healthy drink, right? Well, it depends. Before you fill up your tumbler with a smoothie, let's take a closer look. Smoothies that can be purchased at supermarkets often contain more sugar. Sometimes they even lack real fruit! What is a healthy alternative? You can try making smoothies at home. Take your fruits and vegetables out of the refrigerator. You can try using avocado and bananas. Use a blender to blend them all together. If it's a hot day, try making a slushy at home. A strawberry or watermelon slush sounds good!
Fizzy drinks can seem thirst quenching. An ice-cold soda can be satisfying. But sodas are unhealthy. They have too much sugar and it can lead to a lot of health problems such as excessive weight gain and cardiovascular diseases. The sugar in the soda can cause cavities too. Some people prefer to drink carbonated water instead. Some scientists think it is a better alternative, and others think it has its own health problems too. Maybe drinking still water is the way to go.
Coffee can be prepared by adding water to instant coffee. Or it could be more complicated, which involves grinding the coffee beans with a grinder. Coffee can have many benefits for adults. They can help adults stay focused and alert. In the long run, coffee can help lower the risk of many health issues like cancers and strokes. It is important to not drink too much coffee. Too much caffeine can cause other issues like not being able to sleep at night. Children should not drink any coffee.
Green tea can help people lose weight, prevent heart problems, reduce the risk of many kinds of cancer, and even keep your teeth healthy. All this from just a warm drink!
Tea is not just for drinking. It is a form of art in Japan. In Japan, there is a long history of having ceremonies for preparing and presenting green tea. Many Japanese people say, 'It is about preparing a bowl of tea from one's heart.'
Most people don’t have special ceremonies to make and drink tea but there are some basic steps to make a good pot of green tea! If you put in an excessive amount of tea leaves, your tea will taste bitter. If you don't put in enough, your tea will not have any taste!
Before pouring the hot water into the teapot to mix with the tea leaves, it is important to let the temperature of the water cool down a bit. The water should be around 70-80 degrees Celsius.
If you like your tea stronger, you can leave the tea a little longer to get more flavour out of the tea leaves. If you don't want a very strong tea, you can pour yourself a cup after 2 minutes. After leaving the tea to brew, you can use a strainer to catch the leaves.
We can be healthier by researching more information about the different types of beverages. We can also eliminate sugary drinks from our diets. Remember, we are responsible for our own health.