Try one of these morning favorites. They taste great and do stuff like relieve achy joints, fend off insulin problems, and boost your brainpower.
1. Peppermint Tea. Peppermint not only gives you energy but it is great for your digestive system. Sipping on a cup of this tasty tea after a meal will get things moving and prevent indigestion and cramping.
2. Hot chocolate. Hot chocolate is a great treat that can be enjoyed guilt-free. If made from real coco, hot chocolate contains powerful antioxidants which combat aging and cancer.
3. Orange juice. Your favorite breakfast drink just got a little more appealing. It contains vitamin C and may help fight cancer, cataracts, and can boost your immunity. Having a glass of OJ every day will fight off those nasty colds.
4. Aloe Vera Juice. You can buy Aloe Vera juice at most health food stores. It is very refreshing and heals your body from the inside out. Mixing a few ounces a day into a glass of water or juice will keep your tissues and organs healthy.
5. Lemonade. If it’s made with real lemon juice and very low in sugar, home made lemonade can be great for you. Lemons are a miraculous fruit which are great for cleansing the liver and ridding your body of unwanted toxins.
6. Coffee: Researchers think the brew may improve insulin sensitivity. Men in a study who quaffed four 8-ounce cups a day had a whopping one-third reduction in type 2 diabetes risk.
7. Apple juice: This sweet drink is swimming with the brain-boosting chemical acetylcholine, which feeds memory and juices up learning skills.