Liquids are a basic necessity for our human body. Water alone is not sufficient to keep us up and running so during the course of the day we take in several beverages. But, are they good for us? Many people don’t realize just how bad choosing the wrong drink can be for their health and diet. So let me give you an idea about the type of drinks that are a good substitute for water and that are actually beneficial for your body.

Pomegranate Juice

The powerful pomegranate has been consistently praised for the various health benefits it gives us. Do you know that just small amounts of pomegranate  has been shown to make incredibly positive impacts on human health? Pomegranate juice is an antioxidant powerhouse that’s said to even trump red wine and green tea.

Benefits

• Powerful anti-oxidant
• Provides Vitamin C
• Prevents cancer
• Protection from Alzheimer’s disease
• Supports digestion
• Powerful anti- inflammatory
• Prevents heart diseases
• Powerful antiviral
• Remedy for diabetes

Low Fat Milk 

From the day we were born the first beverage that we ever had was milk. Starting off with mother’s milk we transitioned to powdered and cow milk. Milk has always been a major part of our lives. Low fat and skim milk are great sources of protein and provides other essential micronutrients. Low fat milk is the best choice of milk because they contain much less saturated fat than reduced-fat milk or whole milk.

Benefits

• Has a very high nutritional value
• Great source of calcium which keeps our bones and teeth strong
• Proteins in milk help rebuild muscles
• Rehydrates the skin
• Reduces the risk of cardiovascular diseases
• Treats dry skin and nourishes the skin
• Provides relief from acidity
• Improves intake of vital vitamins and minerals

Green Tea

Substitute your morning coffee or milk tea with a cup of green tea and see the changes in your body. Green tea is a famous beverage to lose weight but little do people know that it provides more health benefits to the body than just weight loss.

Benefits

• Green tea contains bioactive compounds that improve health
• Compounds in Green tea can improve brain function and make you smarter
• Increases fat burning
• Improves physical performance
• Antioxidants in Green tea reduces the risk of cancer
• Lowers the risk of Alzheimers
• Lowers rick of infection
• Reduces the risk of type II Diabetes

Orange Juice

Rich in vitamin C, Orange juice is probably best tasting drink in this list of healthy drinks.Oranges and orange juice are a great snacking option because they are low in calories and packed with nutrients that offer countless health benefits. Orange juice can be just as beneficial as eating the fruit whole, provided it is 100% natural, and is not loaded with preservatives, additives, and sugar.

Benefits

• Best source of Vitamin C
• Boosts your immune system
• Source of fiber content (orange juice comes with a high fiber content, which is useful for bowel regularity and cholesterol levels.)
• Prevents kidney stones
• Improves blood circulation
• Balances blood pressure
• Improves heart health
• Contains healing properties

Beet Juice

Beetroot juice has been elevated to the status of a super-food owing to its many benefits. One cup of raw beets has 58 calories and 13 grams of carbohydrates. A cup of beet juice is usually around 100 calories and 25 grams of carbohydrates. The remarkable benefits of beets are most effective when they are enjoyed raw in a fresh juice. If you start drinking beet juice, you should know that it may make your urine and stools look reddish. That’s normal.

Benefits

• Lowers blood pressure
• Improves stamina
• Prevents cancer
• Good source of Potassium
• Supports your liver
• Reduces cholesterol
• Very good detoxifier
• Protects from premature aging

Kale / Leaf Cabbage Juice

Kale is one of those foods that you either love or hate. Most people generally fall toward the hate side, thanks to the strong, bitter flavor of the leafy green.The dark, leafy green is packed with vitamins and minerals. Kale is rated the highest when it comes to green superfoods. It has a lot more nutrients than even spinach and broccoli, and it’s loaded with nutrients that offer a lotof health benefits.

Benefits

• Rich in iron
• Fights inflammation
• Very good detoxifier
• Antioxidant
• Helps in brain development of infants
• Prevents cancer
• Provides healthy vision
• Improves immunity

Lemon Juice

Many restaurants serve it routinely, and some people start their day with lemon water instead of coffee or tea. Lemons are loaded with healthy benefits, and particularly, they’re a great vitamin C food source. One cup of fresh lemon juice provides 187 percent of your daily recommended serving of vitamin C. For such a simple drink, the list of lemon water benefits is impressive.

Benefits

• Helps in digestion
• Rich in Vitamin C
• Very good detoxifier
• Rejuvenates skin and heals the body
• Promotes hydration
• Supports weight loss
• Helps prevent kidney stones
• Balances the pH levels in the body

Ginger Tea

The aromatic, spicy root has long been used in both traditional and Western healing systems to make tea. Ginger tea provides many powerful health benefits. Ginger has been prized for its medicinal effects, and sipping on a cup of ginger tea can provide relief from some uncomfortable conditions.

Benefits

• Improves stomach performance
• Reduces inflammation
• Fights respiratory problems
• Improves blood circulation
• Strengthens immunity
• Relieves menstrual discomfort
• Relieves stress
• Reduce arthritic inflammation
• Help manage glucose levels
• Stimulates appetite

Cranberry Juice

Cranberry juice is rich in antioxidants, vitamin C and salicylic acid. By containing only 45 calories per cup, cranberry juice fits very well within the dietary guidelines. It provides energy, protein and carbohydrates. Pure cranberry juice offers many health and beauty benefits on account of its high nutritional value.

Benefits

• Prevents urinary tract infections
• Provides cardiovascular health
• Prevents tooth decay
• Prevents cancer
• Aids digestion
• Immunity booster
• Fights common infections
• Prevents scurvy
• Prevents kidney stones
• Prevents lung inflammation

Wine

Ladies, fill up your wine glasses. The list of wines benefits is long and getting more surprising all the time. Already well-known as heart healthy, wine in moderation might help you lose weight, reduce forgetfulness, boost your immunity, and help prevent bone loss. Wine is healthy but in moderation. So, ladies drink responsibly.

Benefits

• Reduces the risk of Dementia
• Prevents liver disease
• Protects against cancer
• Prevents type II Diabetes
• Prevents blindness
• Reduces risk of depression
• Improves lung function
• Protects against stroke damage