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Is coffee your go-drink? Is it your magical beverage without which your day cannot start? If yes, you need to face some reality checks. Though this caffeinated drink instantly energizes your body, too much of its consumption can slow down your heart's function. This is what studies have concluded as per research published in The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, those who drink around six cups of coffee every day are at a 22 per cent greater risk of developing cardiovascular diseases than others. The World Health Organization states that an estimated 17 million people die every year owing to cardiovascular diseases, including strokes, heart attack, etc. To keep the unpleasant and dangerous side effects of coffee consumption at bay, you can opt for certain healthy drinks instead. Read on to know about them.
Matcha Tea
It's a kind of green tea prepared using the leaves of the Camellia sinensis plant. Consuming it gives you an abundance of concentrated antioxidants like epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG) that keeps your body cells healthy and helps fight against harmful free radicals. As per a study issued in the Journal of the American College of Nutrition, regular consumption of this tea can reduce your risk of developing hypertension.
Golden Milk
It is a caffeine-free substitute for coffee that contains beneficial spices like turmeric, black pepper, cinnamon, ginger, etc. Golden milk has anti-inflammatory properties due to its turmeric content that has a potent chemical called curcumin. Moreover, its other spices content makes golden milk extremely therapeutic.
Lemon Water
Having a glass of lemon water has a plethora of health benefits. It fulfils your body's vitamin C requirement without feeding it calories or caffeine. Vitamin C is an antioxidant that offers a significant role in your immune function. It also helps in collagen production and improves your skin.
Yerba Mate
This herbal tea is prepared using the dried leaves of the South American tree paraguriensis. Yerba mate contains caffeine and is also loaded with certain plant compounds that act as antioxidants. Also, it is rich in other nutrients, including calcium, vitamin C, E, phosphorus, thiamine, and riboflavin.
