Give yourself a big pat on the back for rolling into another year like a boss — 2023 is shaping up to be your healthiest yet. The New Year brings a lot of new resolutions, and if one of yours is to take control of your health, adding some functional nutrition to your diet might be just what you need.
It’s often said that one shouldn’t drink their calories, but there are times when a little extra splash of a beverage is just what you need. According to the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, functional foods are generally those that have a potentially beneficial effect on health when consumed on a regular basis (1). This means that choosing certain nutrients regularly may positively impact your overall health. A healthy drink that contains nutrients the body needs may be a good choice if your busy lifestyle leaves you struggling to get the nutrition it needs.
While on the topic of probiotics and gut health, you might want to include a glass of kefir in your daily routine. Kefir is a fermented drink that is widely known around the world for its gut health benefits. It can be made with a base of dairy or juice, but most often, you’ll see it as a dairy-based drink. It can be made with dairy or plant-based milk, comes in various flavor, and is similar in texture and taste to drinkable yogurt with a little tang from the fermentation. When made from milk, you’ll get protein, calcium, magnesium, and B vitamins, making it ideal for drinking every day.
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view allNootropics are substances which may improve thinking, learning, and memory (2,3). Caffeine is considered a nootropic ingredient as it can help with the performance of cognitive tasks and can support mental alertness. One of the most familiar and popular sources of caffeine is the good ole’ coffee bean. So, if you’re a coffee drinker, you’re probably already using caffeine for these benefits.
Besides caffeine, there are many other nootropic ingredients added to the drinks you’ll find in the beverage aisle. So be it coffee, tea, or an energy drink check out the facts panel to learn, experiment and find what works best for you.
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