Health Drink: Alcohol?

Studies have shown that those who consume alcohol in moderate amounts may have better health than does people who do not drink at all. So would you qualify alcohol as a health drink? Read more

Is Coffee a Health Drink?

Coffee lovers would be surprised to hear that their most beloved drink can also be considered as a health drink nowadays.

Coffee was not considered as a health drink because of its high caffeine content. But now, more and more studies show that coffee—in moderation—can be considered as a health drink because of the number of benefits one can enjoy from drinking it. Read more

Green Tea is a Great Health Drink

Green tea is one of the best health drinks around. In fact, the Chinese have used this for more than 4,000 years.

Regulating your blood sugar, preventing certain cancers, fighting plaque, lowering your cholesterol and slowing down the aging process are  some of the benefits of drinking green tea.

But what makes green tea so special is the fact that it is rich in catechin polyphenols, particularly epigallocatechin gallate also known as EGCG.   Read more

Health Drinks: A History

Ancient Chinese have long believed in the benefits of drinking natural health drinks to improve one’s health disposition.  Tea has been drunk for at least 4,000 years.  While coffee has been around for centuries.  Both have immense benefits for health improvement.

Tea was first discovered in China in 2737 B.C.  According to Chinese records, the emperor would only drink water which is boiled to make sure that it is indeed clean.  During a trip, a servant boiled water and a dried leaf fell on the boiling water.  It turned the water brown but was still served to the emperor.  The emperor drank the concoction and found it very refreshing.   Read more