KOMBUCHA COLA
Welcome to Week 3 of the 31 Days of Wellness! I “Woke Up With Intention” this morning listening to the 4 minute meditation on the Breethe App. I must say it did keep my usual worries from waking up with me, and definitely set a positive tone for the day. We’ve got lots in store this week, from Tai Chi to the Infrared Sauna to Salt therapy, but let’s get started with a nutritional wellness favorite…
Day 15: KOMBUCHA. Though incredibly good for you, Kombucha is an acquired taste. Lots of people love its tart pungent flavor, but it took me awhile. Kombucha is hardly a new wellness trend, but one, like so many I’m finding this month, that has been around for ages… literally. Thought to have originated over 2000 years ago in China, Kombucha has rich cultural history of health benefits said to include the prevention of cancer, arthritis, and other degenerative diseases. Kombucha has caught on in the last few years as the favorite brew of the wellness set for all its digestive benefits as well.
Kombucha is made from sweetened tea that is naturally fermented with a symbiotic combination of healthy bacteria and yeast. That’s what gives it the vinegary flavor and carbonated fizz. Kombucha is powerful antioxidant and one of its greatest health benefits is its ability to detox the system. Kombucha is a beverage rich in probiotics. We all hear the term “gut-health” these days, and probiotics provide your digestive tract with healthy bacteria that help improve digestion, reduce inflammation, support your immune system, as they absorb nutrients and fight infection.
As Kombucha has gained in popularity, so have the varieties of brands and flavors available in health food store and delis alike. Besides the refreshing home brew I swigged down in Mexico (above), my favorite Kombucha is Health-Ade. Sure glad I found one I liked, because I’d hate to be missing out on such a powerful brew!
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