Beverages Archives

20 Apple Cider Vinegar Uses + 6 Health Benefits

by Rachael Link, MS, RD Despite its recent surge in popularity, the extensive list of apple cider vinegar benefits has been well-known for centuries. It's been shown to keep blood sugar in check, amp up weight ...

The Benefits of Lemon Water: Detox Your Body & Skin

What drink is insanely inexpensive to make, keeps skin glowing, aids in digestion, can help you lose weight and is packed with vitamin C? No, it’s not an elixir sold on late-night infomercials. It’s lemon ...

Senna Tea: Healthy Natural Laxative or Gut Irritant?

Senna is an herb that comes from a variety of flowering species of Cassia plants, often used to make senna tea. Senna leaf, fruit and pods have been used in tea form as a purgative ...

Oat Milk: The Dairy-Free, Gluten-Free Milk that Supports Bones & Immunity

by Rachael Link, MS, RD You may have heard of almond milk or rice milk, but have you heard of oat milk? This milk alternative is becoming more and more common on supermarket shelves these days ...

Ginger Tea Benefits for Digestion, Immunity, Weight Loss & More

by Rachael Link, MS, RD There are few things as comforting, flavorful and delicious as a hot cup of ginger tea. Frequently used as a quick fix for settling the stomach and easing digestive distress, fresh ...

Is Decaf Coffee Good or Bad for Your Health?

We all love and adore that morning cup of coffee. Whether it’s from the aroma of the bold, robust flavor or the ritual of making the coffee and grinding our own beans, it's a nostalgic ...

Is Sparkling Water Good for You? Benefits & Dangers of Carbonated Water

As of 2016, sales of sparkling water in the United States rose 42 percent since 2011 — a huge jump for just a five-year time span. (1) Bubbles are fun to play with, and a lot ...

10+ Reasons to Drink Natural, Organic Wine

If you're someone who enjoys a glass of wine or two, you'll be happy to know that research continues to show that wine drinkers reap certain health benefits. Red wine, in particular, has been associated ...

White Tea Benefits Brain, Oral & Reproductive Health

By now, you've probably heard all about the benefits of green tea. A cup or two per day is said to lower your blood pressure, alleviate inflammation, reduce the risk of heart disease and even ...

Hibiscus Tea: The Antioxidant ‘Therapeutic Agent’ You Should Be Drinking

I think C.S. Lewis may have been speaking directly to me when he said, “You can never get a cup of tea large enough or a book long enough to suit me.” One of the ...

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