Chances are, if you've stepped into a grocery store in the last 5 years, you've noticed a new addition to the beverage cooler: kombucha! Health nuts love it, while others fear it's fizzy, fermented contents. Many tout it as a magically healthy elixer. Read on to discover what makes 'buch the trendiest drink since the unicorn frappuccino.
It’s loaded with probiotics.
During fermentation (the process that makes Kombucha fizzy, among other things) probiotic bacteria is produced. Probiotics are basically your stomach’s best friend. They balance your digestive system’s microbiome, meaning they replenish good bacteria in your gut. This promotes healthy digestion, better immunity to disease brought by bad bacteria, and can even help you absorb more nutrients!
It’s got antioxidants.
Because kombucha is made with tea, it boasts many of the same benefits. One of the most notable? Antioxidants. All tea (but green tea especially) is loaded with the good stuff, which help repair cells in your body. That includes hair and skin, so load up if you’re looking for a healthy glow
It’s a great alternative to soda.
Like your favorite soda, kombucha is sweet and fizzy. Unlike soda, it’s low in calories and sugar, so it’s a WAY healthier choice. If you find yourself frequently reaching for sugary drinks, try sating that craving with some good old ‘buch. You’ll avoid the sugar crash AND some empty calories.
4. It’s the new Emergen-C.
Kombucha is rich in vitamin C, one of the most important tools in protecting yourself from inflammatory diseases. Feel like you might be coming down with something? Pop open a bottle of kombucha! It’s loaded with the good stuff, and can help protect you from that nasty virus that’s been making it’s way through the office.
It’s an athlete’s best friend.
Consider kombucha your new best workout partner. It contains glucosamine, an amino sugar that’s great for joint pain. (In fact, it is often used to help treat arthritis.) This makes it a great choice after a particularly difficult workout. Glucosamine, along with other enzymes, work together to repair joint stress and prepare you for future workouts. Later, gator(ade)!
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