If you’ve never tried Kombucha before, go find a bottle and prepare to be craving it every single day. Kombucha is an incredible probiotic health drink that is not only delicious but also impressively good for the body. Afterall, it has been known as the “Immortal Health Elixir” by the Chinese for the last 2,000 years!
What is Kombucha?
We’re lucky to live in a society where Kombucha is finally becoming mainstream and accessible to everyone. This blend of tea and sugar is fermented using a symbiotic colony of bacteria and yeast (a SCOBY). Once fermented, the Kombucha transforms from black tea into a carbonated tea with B-vitamins, enzymes, probiotics, and lactic, acetic, gluconic acids. Its health benefits make it more powerful than nearly any other drink on the market.
Improves Digestion
Kombucha is very high in probiotics and enzymes, both of which work wonders to support the body’s digestion and prevent and heal problems like leaky gut and stomach ulcers. If you drink Kombucha just once a day, over a few weeks you will notice that your stomach feels more comfortable and your body is working more in sync to process the foods you eat.
Boosts Energy and Immunity
Kombucha contains iron, which is released from the tea during the fermentation process, as well as small amounts of caffeine and many B-vitamins. Together, these three ingredients help to boost oxygen supply to tissues and stimulate energy-production at the cellular level. Furthermore, this drink contains powerful antioxidants that have been clinically proven to battle dangerous free radicals in the body. This means that drinking Kombucha will keep your immune system strong while reducing the chances for inflammatory diseases and tumors.
Supports Weight Loss
Anecdotal stories have long suggested that Kombucha makes a great choice during weight loss efforts, but a 2005 study went even further to prove that drinking Kombucha helps improve metabolism and limit fat accumulation in the body. Since it also boosts energy and immunity, you can consider Kombucha an excellent pre-workout choice!