The frantic pace of modern life demands more and more endurance and energy from us. Some of us resort to various tricks in an attempt to squeeze the maximum out of ourselves. Energy drinks are the first thing that comes to mind when we need a quick energy boost.
And this is the main mistake that can cost you your health. AdmiGram.com decided to find out if it’s possible to replace energy drinks with natural products and whether they work better than questionable chemicals. So, if you care about your health, these tips will definitely come in handy.
Self-care: natural and healthy energy boosters
What are energy drinks?
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Energy drinks are beverages containing various toning biologically active substances such as caffeine, guarana extracts, ginseng, mate, the amino acid taurine, cocoa alkaloids theobromine and theophylline, as well as vitamins and carbohydrates. Manufacturers of energy drinks claim that these beverages have a stimulating effect on the body, increasing physical and mental performance.
Why should you avoid energy drinks?
Various independent experts (CJC, NCCIH) consistently make discouraging statements that, based on their research, the increasing consumption of energy drinks worldwide poses a health risk to the population, especially young people.
Is there a natural alternative to energy drinks?
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As dietetic specialists point out, there are plenty of natural products in nature that can boost your energy and endurance. Try making such an energy cocktail, and you’ll feel its effects in as little as half an hour. The most important thing is that these cocktails are completely natural. All you need to do is take the ingredients and blend them together.
Cocktail #1
You’ll need a cup of milk, 1 banana, half a cup of yogurt, 2 tablespoons of honey, 3 tablespoons of oats, and 2 tablespoons of ice cream. Blend them together until smooth.
Cocktail #2
Take a cup of melted milk, a cup of cottage cheese, 1 tablespoon of sprouted wheat or oats, and 1 tablespoon of flaxseed oil. Blend them together until smooth.
Cocktail #3
You’ll need two cups of cottage cheese, 10 quail eggs, 2 tablespoons of honey, half a cup of any berries, half a cup of cream, raisins, and dried apricots. Blend them into a cottage cheese mixture.
Cocktail #4
Mix a cup of cottage cheese, half a cup of kefir, half a cup of natural juice, 1 persimmon, or 1 banana.
Cocktail #5
Blend half a cup of cottage cheese, half a cup of cherry juice, one egg white, and a bit of honey.
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