What hot drink is healthy?

8 healthy hot drinks Fresh ginger tea. Warming, spicy ginger tea has a long history of use for stomach ache and nausea. ... Fruit tea. If you fancy something fruity, flavoursome fruit tea is a good low-calorie option. ... Fresh mint tea. ... Hot chocolate. ... Coffee. ... Hot lemon. ... Green tea. ... Chai.

bhf.org.uk - 8 healthy hot drinks - Heart Matters magazine - BHF

How can you tell if juice is real?

Look on the product label to find the percentage of fruit juice. The only way to confirm if your fruit juice is 100 percent pure is to read the...

Last updated Dec 7, 2018

What causes smelly armpits?

Smelly armpits occur when bacteria break down the otherwise odorless sweat on your skin. Some people sweat more than others and have a condition...

Last updated Jan 31, 2020

7-second natural hack eats through 64lbs of belly flab

This effective juice jolts the metabolism, boosts energy and burns fat all day.

Learn More »

Promotion

8 healthy hot drinks

Enjoying a warming drink can be a great way to relax, as long as you avoid those packed with sugar and fat. Rosalie Starling suggests eight heart-healthy options.

1. Fresh ginger tea

Warming, spicy ginger tea has a long history of use for stomach ache and nausea. To make it fresh, grate or slice a small piece of peeled ginger root. Pour boiled water over it and leave to brew for around 10 minutes. Alternatively, you can buy teabags in most supermarkets.

2. Fruit tea

If you fancy something fruity, flavoursome fruit tea is a good low-calorie option. There are dozens of different teabags and loose tea blends available. Check the labels and choose one that doesn’t contain sugar. And avoid teas that contain liquorice, which can increase your blood pressure.

3. Fresh mint tea

Mint tea is low in calories, a great palate cleanser and has traditionally been used to aid digestion. Wash and tear up a handful of mint leaves, add to a small teapot and top up with boiling water. Avoid Moroccan mint tea in restaurants, as it can be loaded with sugar.

4. Hot chocolate

A small hot chocolate from a high street coffee shop can contain nearly five teaspoons (20g) of sugar. These extra calories can cause weight gain, increasing your risk of heart disease. If it’s made with full-fat milk and topped with whipped cream, this will add more calories, and it will be high in saturated fat, which could affect your cholesterol levels. For a heart-healthy version, mix unsweetened cocoa powder with hot low-fat milk and low-calorie sweetener, if needed.

5. Coffee

Coffee in moderation is fine, but a large latte made with whole milk can contain nearly 300 calories. If milky coffees are your thing, go for a smaller size and choose a ‘skinny’ version with low-fat milk to cut back on calories and saturated fat. Avoid flavoured drinks, such as vanilla or gingerbread lattes, which often contain sugary syrup. Want a little extra flavour? Sprinkle ground cinnamon on your cappuccino for sweetness without the extra calories.

6. Hot lemon

Squeeze fresh lemon juice into a mug, add an extra slice of lemon, and top up with boiling water. Hot water and lemon makes a good alternative to sugar-laden drinks such as lemonade, but try to have it with a meal as the acids in lemon juice can be damaging to teeth.

7. Green tea

Its health benefits are often exaggerated, and it does contain caffeine (it’s made from the same plant as black tea). But green tea is still a healthier alternative to drinks that are high in sugar and fat. Matcha lattes meanwhile, made from powdered green tea and milk, often contain hidden sugar. Make your own latte with hot low-fat milk whisked with pure matcha powder. Add low-calorie sweetener, if needed.

8. Chai

Chai is a tea made by brewing black tea with a mixture of aromatic Indian spices. It’s widely available as loose tea or teabags. Chai is a perfect low-calorie option for winter – but watch out for coffee shop chai lattes – some high street versions contain nearly 30g of sugar. To make a healthy version, add boiling water to a chai teabag and top up with warm low-fat milk to keep the saturated fat down.

Does fiber flatten your stomach?

Eating more fiber comes with many perks, including improved digestive health, lower cholesterol and better weight control, but it can't single-...

Last updated May 5, 2021

Which vitamin is good for skin glow?

Vitamin D is one of the best vitamins for your skin, along with vitamins C, E, and K. Making sure you get enough vitamins can keep your skin...

Last updated Jun 27, 2019

Strange purple cocktail removes 2.7lbs every 4 days

This effective juice jolts the metabolism, boosts energy and burns fat all day.

Learn More »

Promotion

How can I get all day energy real simple?

Get moving. Small doses of physical activity have actually been shown to be more effective in boosting energy than caffeine in sleep-deprived women. 1 So when you hit a wall, spend 10 minutes walking around the block or up and down the stairwell, or even finding a corner to do jumping jacks and pushups.

realsimple.com - 5 Ways to Boost Energy Without Sugar or Coffee - Real Simple

It's 3 p.m. and you're slouched in front of your desk, motivation waning. You reach for the office snack basket for a little pick-me-up in the form of chocolate or a few cookies. Or maybe you're out running errands or shuttling kids from school to sports, slumped over the steering wheel and mindlessly munching on the snacks meant for the little ones. Afternoons can be tough no matter what your day-to-day looks like, but reaching for sugar only backfires in the long run. While they might give you an instant lift, sweets will drop your energy soon after consuming, leading you to a vicious cycle of always wanting more. Not to mention the fact that sugar negatively impacts sleep, so the next day you'll be extra tired and craving that quick hit of energy even more. So how to stop this endless loop and get through the afternoon without the crutch of sugar? Read on for a few ways to beat that slump sans pastries so you can make it to the evening feeling energized and productive.

Can you drink V8 juice everyday?

Most people aged over 14 should consume no more than 2,300 milligrams (mg) of salt per day. However, the average salt intake in the United States...

Last updated Aug 4, 2020

What fruit can you eat before bed to burn fat?

Consider Citrus, Kiwi, Melon The vitamin C powerhouses of citrus, kiwi and melon are also low-calorie options for fruits at night for weight loss....

Last updated Nov 11, 2018

Weird “juice ritual” removes 65lbs in weeks

This effective juice jolts the metabolism, boosts energy and burns fat all day.

Learn More »

Promotion

What should elderly not eat?

Here are eight foods that you should cut down on (or avoid eating altogether) as you get older, and why: Raw or undercooked eggs, meat and poultry....

Last updated May 4, 2019

Strange purple cocktail removes 2.7lbs every 4 days

Contains a potent powdered supplement blended right into water or your favored beverage to be appreciated as a scrumptious morning smoothy.

Learn More »

Promotion

What is the first place to lose weight?

The first place men typically lose weight is the belly, while women tend to lose weight all over, but hold onto weight in their thighs and hips,...

Last updated Mar 31, 2018