7 delicious drinks to kickstart your day

 

Eating a substantial meal within first few hours of waking up will give you that boost of positive energy you need for the whole day. Breakfast influences your mental and physical health and is linked to better memory and concentration. The body requires essential nutrients to kickstart the day, and if you miss them in the morning, they are less likely to be compensated from other food intakes. 

Add these seven healthy foods to your breakfast to give it a nutritional boost. 

 

1. Honey and lemon juice with warm water 
 

One of the highly recommended drinks to have the first thing in the morning is warm water mixed with lemon juice and honey to start your day. The magical concoction is said to have a myriad of benefits such as easy and faster digestion, cleanses the liver, flushes toxins out, boosts the immune system and aids in weight loss. This popular mixture is rich in Vitamin C, Vitamin B, calcium, magnesium and phosphorous. 

 

2. Curry leaves
 

Chewing four to five curry leaves daily in the morning keeps anaemia, cholesterol and diabetes at bay. The leaf, packed with numerous nutrients will also protect your liver from damage. It helps to improve digestion and relieves the symptoms of diarrhoea. The antioxidant and antibacterial properties present in curry leaves help you deal with common issues like acne, and fungal infection of the nail which are often difficult to treat. 

 

3. Dates

 

Dry dates have a heating effect and provide relief from pulse pain. They are high in iron content and are also a good source of magnesium, copper, zinc, selenium and manganese. It also has anti-inflammatory, anti-infective and anti-hemorrhagic properties. The fruit can cure anaemia and promotes a healthy pregnancy.  

4. Cumin water

 

Cumin water, prepared by boiling cumin seeds in water, has many health benefits. Notable among them is them is it aids digestion by increasing metabolism. The anti-inflammatory property of cumin will prevent bloating, while its iron content helps one build a better immune system. 

 

5. Garlic and lemon juice concoction

Mix your daily intake of lemon water with grated or sliced garlic, and you can keep cholesterol at bay. This healing mix is the best remedy for hypertension and other nerve issues. It stimulates appetite and digestion and can cure various stomach problems including diarrhoea. Both garlic and lemon are considered to be the most powerful foods to detox your body. 

 

 

6. Aloe vera with cumin

Dreaming of washboard abs or just a flat tummy sans the hard work aka without hitting the gym? Then here's a solution: Simply mix a glass of aloe vera juice with three grams of cumin powder. Take this drink regularly on an empty stomach,and see the belly fat wane over a period of  time. 

 

 

7. Raisins

 

Soak few raisins overnight and have them in the morning along with the water they were soaked in. The iron content in raisins will help you get rid of anaemia. It is the best method to cleanse your liver. It is also a proven remedy for constipation, fever, acidosis and diabetes.