Home energy drinks

Aside from diet and training, health of our body depends on what you drink. Instead of sodas, juices from the store, we offer several recipes for home energy drink that will quench your thirst in the hot summer, but without compressing your body with unnecessary sweeteners and colorings. 

Cocoa beverage

 

For magical and medicinal qualities of cocoa know more Mayans and Aztecs. Cocoa beans contain a lot of vitamins and minerals (iron, zinc, potassium). The active ingredients have a positive effect on the cardiovascular and nervous system.Cocoa is an antidepressant, improves blood circulation and metabolism. Eat dark chocolate. Cocoa is recommended for athletes because it helps muscle recovery.

All these qualities have only pure cocoa, not advertised mixtures based on cocoa.The proportion of cocoa drink 2 tsp cocoa 1 tea cup of milk or water. The drink may be hot or cold. Cocoa helps to burn fat, but do not add sugar to drink, and if any milk, then let it be skim milk.

Energy drink

 

Suitable for those who want muscles and endurance training. In 1/2 liter of water add 1 tablespoon honey, 1 tablespoon of rosehip syrup, lemon juice to taste, 100 mg of vitamin C and a few cubes of ice.

Herbal tea

Herbal tea, green tea and black tea are all useful and natural sports drink.

Boil the tea, add to it a few sprigs of mint, lemon and sweeten with honey, if you allow it regime. Leave in the fridge to cool and eat.

Strawberry drink

 

Strawberries are bomb of vitamins and trace elements, fruit with very few calories.

Snack on strawberries in the spring and summer, in the winter can try to freeze.Strawberry drink has super healing qualities and increase your stamina. Its otheradvantages are that it enhances immunity and gives strength.

Puree the strawberries with some water or yoghurt. Natural and useful. Ifstrawberries are not sweet enough, you can add dried fruit to your taste: plums, apricots, dates and more. Similarly you can prepare and other fruit drinks.

Honey drink
 

The last suggestion is also easy to prepare. In 1 liter of water dissolve 2 tablespoons honey, 1 lemon, cut into circles and mint. Honey beverage is the most delicious when is chilled.

Which foods are "energy vampires"

1. Energy drinks. They can give you a temporary boost of energy, but as soon as the effects of caffeine and other ingredients fall, you will feel more tired than ever. Research shows that caffeine itself loads much more efficient body with energy than energy drinks.

2. Sweets for breakfast: donuts, pancakes, waffles and so on. We all know that piece of chocolate is good for the brain, but the sugar and flour in large quantities are real enemies of energy. When a person consumes a lot of sugar, your body gets used, blood sugar rises. Then the brain stops producing orexin - the ingredient that makes you feel "on guard."

3. Fatty and fried foods. Foods with high fat content impair the proper functioning of the brain. Studies show that fatty foods can cause fatigue in the short term and impair cognitive function in the long term.

4. Red wine and alcohol. Doctors coincidentally recommended for older people who are having sleep problems, a glass of wine before bed. Alcohol is a potent depressant that can cause drowsiness. New research shows that alcohol can mess your sleep patterns and cause continuing fatigue. After a few drinks, a man falls into a deep sleep and misses the phases necessary to improve memory and alertness the next day.

5. Foods low in iron. Low levels of iron in the blood or the so-called anemia are the main culprit for fatigue especially in women. While there are several causes of anemia - from menstruation to a disease of the bone marrow, the low levels of iron are the main problem. In this case, it is recommended that the consumption of dark green foods such as kale, spinach and artichoke. Instead of a plate of rice, try lentils or chickpeas.

Harmful Drinks

Whether you are trying to lose weight, maintain your weight or just want more - a healthy lifestyle and diet, you should be careful with the drinks and they are part of the game. 
 Fruit juices
Most of them are loaded with sugar (sweeteners), which is not at all healthy and diet. Drink fruit juice label, which says only 100% fruit juice.
 Coffee with cream (milk)
This drink can contain up to 800 calories and 170 grams of sugar. To reduce this, choose skim milk instead of sugar and saccharin.
  Flavored water
These waters contain artificial sweeteners. Select those that are labeled only contain natural flavors.
 Soda
The high consumption of soft drinks is associated with obesity worldwide. 
 Frozen mixed drinks 
These drinks are usually full of artificial colors, flavors and sweeteners. 
 "Healthy" fruit smoothies
Pre-made ​​fruit smoothies fast food does not always have real fruit and are full of sugar.
 Hard alcohol
After two drinks, the risk of obesity and other health problems increases. 
 Lemonade
It is better to do you do lemonade, than to buy because it has preservatives and artificial colors. Instead of sugar try honey to sweeten. 
 Sports drinks
Electrolytes are good when you sweat, but most of these drinks also have a lot of sugar and preservatives, you do not need. 
 Energy drinks 
You get a burst of energy, but it will be short, because it is the temporary effect of caffeine and sugar.

5 foods that interfere with sleep

If you have trouble sleeping, probably often wonder whether a midnight snack you will not come good? For many people the answer is "Yes", but you must be very careful what you eat in the wee hours of the day. Some foods interfere with restful sleep.
 Canned meats. Perhaps many of you are used to make a ham sandwich for a midnight snack. Ham, bacon, sausages and smoked meats, however, contain amino acids that trigger the production of chemicals in the brain that keep us from falling asleep. They stimulate the body and send a signal to the body that it is time to wake up.
 Chocolate. Do you drink a cup of hot chocolate at night? Watching TV or in bed with a book ... Beware of chocolate! Many people are sensitive to caffeine and even a little bit of sweet black will prevent sweet dreams. Chocolate also contains amino acids that stimulate brain activity.
 Energy drinks. Red Bull and other energy drinks are high in caffeine. They make us alert and full of energy. After a cup of energy drink very difficult to sleep.
 Tomato sauce, chili, pizza, and spicy foods. Digestive problems are a common cause of sleep problems. Many people do not make such a connection. Acidic and spicy foods can cause bad heartburn and bloating, which can prevent you from sleeping peacefully.
 Alcohol. If a glass of beer makes you feel more relaxed after dinner, you will find that it is only the beginning of the night trouble. Alcohol will dehydrate you and you need to drink more water. This is one of the main causes of repeated nighttime trips to the bathroom.