Do you have a busy lifestyle and sometimes need some extra energy? And do you quickly reach for a can of energy drink? Tempting, because it's an easy choice, but also oh so unhealthy. A look at the ingredients says it all: it's packed with sugars and caffeine, which gives you a quick, but also very short energy peak.
So leave those cans of energy drink alone, there are plenty of healthier ways to get energy. Today we share 7 healthy alternatives to energy drinks. Thanks to these tips you will get a big energy boost in no time!
#1 Matcha
The superfood of superfoods? That must be matcha tea . This green powder does wonders for your concentration. It is therefore packed with antioxidants - even 10x more than in regular green tea! Matcha has been extremely popular for several years now and the possibilities are endless.
Do it yourself: matcha latte
Matcha latte is all the rage and you can easily make it yourself! Try the following recipe.
Put 1 bamboo spoon of Matcha in a bowl, add a tablespoon of warm water.
Then mix it until smooth. Then add 60 ml of water and beat it with the bamboo whisk until a foam layer is formed. Beat 1 glass of milk and add it. You can also add some honey for some extra sweetness. And your homemade matcha latte is ready! You will get extra energy in no time.
#2 Super smoothies
A healthy smoothie for on the go, we already say yes! It's tasty, fast and healthy too. Still looking for a tasty combination? Then go for a green smoothie, because nothing is as good for you as leafy vegetables. Spinach is full of iron, vitamins and minerals.
Put half a banana and 125 ml soy milk in the blender. Mix this up and then add a handful of spinach and berries. The perfect green smoothie for an instant energy boost!
#3 Flavored water
Everyone knows that water is healthy. Do you find this boring? Then add some fruit for extra flavor! This is also known as 'infused water'. From now on you can start your day well with a glass of water with the lemon juice of half a lemon. It stimulates your digestion and also counteracts health problems such as constipation and heartburn.
#4 Ginger power boost shot
For the daredevils - because it has quite a spicy taste - a ginger shot might be a good alternative. Do you have trouble getting out of bed in the morning? Then start your day well with a shot. Ginger is good for your resistance and it stimulates your blood circulation. In addition, you can also make it in no time.
Squeeze ginger with a juicer and mix it with water and lemon juice. Then add some honey to soften the taste.
#5 Coconut water
Coconut water has become popular in recent years. Fortunately, you don't have to buy a whole coconut, because coconut water is now available in the supermarket. It is tasty, refreshing and thirst-quenching. In addition, it is low in calories and contains only one fifth of the amount of sugar contained in fruit juices. Enough reasons to give this a try, right?
#6 Kombucha tea
You probably know it. Kombucha is a sugared tea fermented from green tea and kombucha cultures that are full of yeasts and bacteria. It looks a bit like a pancake. After fermentation, the drink contains a lot of antioxidants and vitamin B, which keeps your intestinal flora healthy and strengthens your immune system. This tea has been known in Asia for more than 2000 years and is growing in popularity in the Western world.
#7 Coffee or green tea
Coffee may have some health drawbacks, but this cup of comfort is still better than energy drinks. One cup contains antioxidants and no calories. Green tea also contains caffeine, making it a very good alternative to energy drinks. So a bowl of comfort really can't hurt, but it's best to limit the number of cups to a minimum.
