The humble dandelion

Dandelion, although modest plant species in no way ordinary. It is rich in vitamins A, B, C, D, and the minerals iron, zinc and potassium. Dandelion involved in various recipes for salads, sandwiches, and for making tea. Its roots are coffee substitutes (taste the difference between it and normal coffee barely felt) and the colors make wine.

Dandelion roots are mainly used to increase appetite, problems with the liver and bile. The leaves of the plant are diuretic agent, improve digestion, enhance immunity and antioxidant for the body.

 Benefits of dandelion for bodybuilders

The most important thing for big muscles are to be well formed. To achieve a similar effect, it is sometimes helpful to take a diuretic and to get rid of excess water. The best option is herbal supplements. Dandelion is effective and natural diuretic, to be used successfully in both traditional as well as in modern medicine.

 Because of this quality dandelion is an active ingredient in many herbal supplements and fat burners. You'll also find in multivitamins and antioxidants. The form can be as herb capsules, extract, tincture or tea. In order to reduce the bitter taste of the dandelion, it is often combined with other herbs, such as ginger, licorice etc.

 Side Effects

Dandelion is a wonderful herb that has no negative side effects and helps to relieve specifically feeling unwell. Avoided only if you are allergic to itself dandelion, have problems with your liver or kidneys.

 The most searched part of the dandelion are the roots, as it is considered to contain the most valuable properties. The humble dandelion is a good natural supplement if you want to improve the overall health of the body.

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.