Pouring yourself a drink can help you to relax at the end of a long day. But when many people get themselves a drink, it’s often something alcoholic that they reach for. A glass of wine or a beer might feel relaxing, but in terms of whether it’s healthy for you, the benefits aren’t so clear. Alcohol can have a range of negative health effects, including the fact that it’s high in calories. Relaxing drinks don’t have to contain alcohol, and soft drinks could help you to relax even more than alcohol can. If you want a drinks to nourish your body, mind, and soul, then try these drinks instead.
HERBAL TEA
A hot drink is often the most relaxing option when you want to unwind, especially if it’s cold outside. However, teas such as black tea and green tea contain caffeine. If you would prefer to avoid caffeine, which is a stimulant, you can opt for herbal teas instead. These include teas such as chamomile, ginger, and peppermint. You can choose from a huge range of different flavors, both on their own and blended. Before you even take a sip of your tea, the process of making it can be very relaxing.
HOT CHOCOLATE + COCAO
You might think of hot chocolate as high in fat and sugar. However, it doesn’t have to be unhealthy. You can make hot chocolate with different types of milk and milk substitutes and, when you make it yourself, you can decide how much sugar it contains. Another option is to try drinking cacao, the raw ingredient used to make chocolate. Try some ceremonial cacao from The Cacao Club for an immersive and relaxing experience. Cacao has a number of exciting health benefits too. It’s a great source of several minerals, including magnesium, selenium, and manganese.
KOMBUCHA
Sometimes you want a cold drink to relax with. Kombucha has been all the rage in recent years, but what exactly is it? Kombucha is a fermented drink made with black or green tea. Bacteria and yeast are placed in the tea to start the fermenting process and the result is a nutritious drink that has lots of great probiotics. It might not sound that fantastic from its description, but it’s a sweetened drink that will make you feel good and tastes nice too. It’s a drink that will help to keep your digestive system healthy and helps you to absorb vitamins and minerals.
COCONUT WATER
Not everyone likes coconut water but those who love it really love it. It’s a fantastic drink for relaxing on a hot day, with a refreshing and tropical taste. It’s also really good for you, helping you to stay hydrated while also providing you with lots of nutrients. It has plenty of potassium, which is good for helping to keep your heart healthy and regulating your blood pressure. Coconut water can also be great for mixing with other drinks if you feel like a mocktail.
You don’t need to drink alcohol if you want to relax. There are other options to unwind with and drinks to nourish, while also benefiting your body.
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This has been a collaborative post. All thoughts and opinions expressed above are not my own
