According to Wikipedia “Drinks, or beverages, are liquids specifically prepared for human consumption.” There are so many types of drinks consumed in different occasions for different age groups. Among the types here are few familiar with our daily life
Non Alcoholic Drinks
1. Water
2. Milk
3. Tea
4. Coffee
5. Carbonate Drinks
6. Juice and Juice Drinks
Alcoholic Drinks
1. Beer
2. Cider
3. Wine
4. Spirits
To stay healthy we need to consume healthy drinks. Not all types of drinks are suitable for all ages and conditions. Few are very helpful for adults where few can cause problems to children. Few are harmful both for adult and children. For example drinks with excessive sugar don’t contain enough nutrients, but it contains high level of calories. High level of calories can lead to weight gain and increases the possibility of type 2 diabetes.
Tea and Coffee contains caffeine but it also contains sugar which can increase the chance of being fat if consumed in excess. However green tea can bring many health benefits including cancer and heart diseases. Same thing is true for energy drinks and Soda; both contain high level of sugar. Energy drinks also contain caffeine which can increase blood pressure and its additive nature can cause some unknown health effect.
In different ages body needs different nutrients, that’s why the healthy drinks for kids and healthy drinks for adult can vary a little. Kids need extra caution during choosing healthy drinks for them. Here are three healthy drinks you can chose for your kids.
Drinks for kids should contain fruits and vegetables to meet required vitamins and anti-oxidants. Today many commercial products use quick-drying, low temperature, nutrient-preserving method to make powdered drinks from fruits and vegetables that mixes easily with water, juice or milk. Healthy drinks should be fat and caffeine free. Chocolate containing drinks are good both for children and adults against many diseases. Polyphenols and antioxidants in chocolate protect cells against oxidative damages.
Drinks for athletes need carbs, electrolytes, and fluid during high-intensity workouts that last an hour or more. They also need to drink plenty of water which is calorie-free.
Alcoholic drinks are not suitable for children. They are only for adults. Alcoholic drinks like beer, cider, wine and spirits have their own dose limits. These drinks have some adverse effects so while consuming these drinks one should be cautious about them. Some drinks also contain pre and probiotics and digestive enzymes to ensure rapid nutrient absorption and healthy digestion.