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]]>For many of us, getting through the cold, dark winter months can lead to a little more comfort eating and a bit less exercise with the inevitable impact on our waistlines. As the days get longer, the start of Spring is a great time to banish the booze, start a new exercise routine and adopt a new diet for weight loss. So, what鈥檚 this got to do with kombucha? While drinking kombucha alone will not help you lose weight, there are a number of ways you can drink kombucha to support your mission. Let鈥檚 explore鈥�
- Swap the booze for booch
- Get a sweet hit, without the excessive sugar
- Stop the snacks!
- Stick to your exercise routine
- Be kind to your body and mind
How to drink kombucha to support weight loss
1. Swap the booze for booch
While most of us enjoy a tipple from time to time, drinking alcohol regularly can tip you over your recommended daily calorie intake due to its sugar content. Cocktails, wine, beer and cider are generally the worst offenders with the highest calorie content.听
According to , a small glass of wine contains around 114 calories and a pint of cider can contain up to 240 calories! Our Original Kombucha on the other hand, is just 41 calories per bottle, so swapping alcohol for a kombucha is a sure fire way to reduce your calorie intake.听
Read more about what makes kombucha a great alternative to alcohol.听
2. Get a sweet hit, without the excessive sugar
If you鈥檙e a lover of fruit juices or fizzy drinks, it can be challenging to find a low-sugar alternative. Our kombucha comes in a range of exciting flavours that are sure to tantalise your taste buds, with half the sugar of some of the UK鈥檚 favourite drinks. All the fizz, without the sugar!聽
San Pellegrino Classic Italian Taste Lemon – 7.9g per 100ml聽
Coca Cola – 10.6g per 100ml
Orange Juice – 7.8g per 100ml
Red Bull – 11g per 100ml
Compared to:
黑料大事记 Kombucha Raspberry & Elderflower – 3.4g per 100ml
黑料大事记 Kombucha Fiery Ginger – 3.0g per 100ml聽
黑料大事记 Kombucha Wild Berry – 3.2g per 100ml聽
黑料大事记 Kombucha Pink Grapefruit & Guava – 2.8g per 100ml
Organic pink grapefruit & guava kombucha
From 拢24.65 for 12 bottles.
Tropical Pink Grapefruit & Guava are boldly blended with our Original Kombucha recipe for a crisp and colourful flavour hit that leaves you feeling extraordinarily refreshed
organic fiery ginger kombucha can
From 拢36.13 for 24 cans
Our award winning Original Kombucha is delicately blended with Organic Ginger giving you a fiery kick that will tantalise your taste buds.
organic wild berry kombucha
From 拢24.65 for 12 bottles.
Our Wild berry flavour is a refreshing blend of fruity botanicals, Hibiscus, Rosehip, and Bilberry. Don鈥檛 let the delicious sherbet taste fool you…It’s still as angelic as our other flavours!
3. Stop the snacks!
Instead of reaching for some salty snacks or raiding the biscuit tin, why not try a kombucha? Kombucha gives you a natural lift throughout the day to help you beat the afternoon slump, stay motivated and stop unnecessary snacking. We like to enjoy a kombucha as a mid morning treat or as an after work to unwind after a busy day.
4. Stick to your exercise routine
If you鈥檙e serious about weight loss, exercise should form a key part of your regime. Whether you鈥檙e enjoying a new yoga flow, lifting weights or pounding the pavements, kombucha makes a great post-workout drink. Kombucha is a great choice for rehydrating and recharging your body after exercise. have suggested that green tea, a key ingredient of kombucha, can also help to boost your metabolism and aid fat burning, which makes kombucha a great workout partner.听
Read more about kombucha and exercise here.听
5. Be kind to your body and mind
The most important thing when it comes to overhauling your diet and lifestyle is to adopt sustainable, healthy habits physically, mentally and emotionally. Don鈥檛 set yourself unrealistic goals that you can鈥檛 keep or ban your favourite foods – it鈥檒l make you miserable and be impossible to maintain. Instead, focus on simple food swaps, enjoy everything in moderation and listen to your body. And remember, a healthy diet doesn鈥檛 have to mean bland or uninspiring food and drink. 黑料大事记 Kombucha is very much on the menu!
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]]>Like all the good things in life, our kombucha is quite simple. We use a few carefully chosen organic ingredients combined with the knowledge of our craft brewers and the magic of fermentation, to make delicious, low-calorie drinks.
To create each 黑料大事记 Organic kombucha we start with just three things: filtered water, organic green tea and organic raw cane sugar. Each of the three is crucial to providing the perfect environment for our unique SCOBY to do its work transforming our sweetened tea brew into the living kombucha we鈥檙e so proud of.
In this blog we鈥檒l be focusing on sugar and how we use it in our kombucha. We鈥檒l take you behind the scenes at our Yorkshire brewery to learn how we balance the sweetness and other flavours in our booch. And we鈥檒l lift the lid on sweeteners and why there will never be a place for them in our drinks.
Quality and low quantity
We choose cane sugar, rather than sugar beet, because it鈥檚 the only way we can source a truly organic, GMO-free sugar for our drinks.
It also tastes great. Raw cane sugar is an ancient ingredient that needs minimal processing. It has delicate molasses flavour that imparts depth and complexity to our kombucha.
Although we start with sugar in our recipe, our drinks contain less than 4g per 100ml. That鈥檚 less than many fizzy soft drinks, for example:
- Coke has 10.6g per 100ml
- San Pellegrino Classic Italian Taste Limonata has 7.97g per 100ml
That鈥檚 because the fermentation process uses the sugar up feeding the probiotic microbes and eventually turns it into the delicious antioxidant rich, slightly tangy kombucha we know and love.
Balancing the complex sweet, tart and fruity flavours of each 黑料大事记 Organic Kombucha is the job of our experienced team of craft brewers. Whether we鈥檙e adding the sharp zesty notes of citrus that give our Sicilian Lemon its zing, or the ripe fragrance of tropical fruits like our Organic Pineapple & Mango in cans, we always want the natural sweetness to shine through.
Tips from our brewing team
From sweet tooth to sweet enough already, our craft brewing team are here to help you find a kombucha you’ll love.
organic blood orange can
From 拢36.13 for 24 cans
Sweet enough already 鈥� try our Organic Blood Orange, the punchy citrus shines through
Organic white peach & Strawberry
From 拢24.65 for 12 bottles.
In search of sweet sunshine 鈥� you鈥檒l love White Peach and Strawberry with its summery strawberry fragrance and sweet juiciness
Organic fiery ginger can
From 拢36.13 for 24 cans
In search of balance 鈥� our Organic Fiery Ginger pairs gentle sweetness with the heat of ginger root for a brilliant balance of flavours
The downside of sweeteners
We鈥檙e all aware of the harmful effects of too much sugar, but did you know that the artificial sweeteners in many soft drinks, including some kombuchas, may be free from calories but they do have consequences for your gut?
We鈥檝e been told that artificial sweeteners are inert in the human body, but research is starting to show that many sweeteners can have an impact on our gut microbiome, damaging the balance of the important friendly bacteria that live there.
In short, our gut friendly bacteria don鈥檛 know how to process these chemicals, so they react unpredictably, potentially leading to metabolic and inflammatory changes that contribute to vascular dysfunction and cardiovascular disease and changes to blood sugar levels.
100% natural is the way to go
For us at 黑料大事记, the priority has always been to keep things natural and simple. Our drinks are low in calories because they are made in a traditional way using just organic green tea, raw cane sugar and water as a base for our fermentation process, using our unique SCOBY*.
You will never find artificial sweeteners in our drinks, which means you can relax and enjoy an 黑料大事记 Organic kombucha swap whether you鈥檙e keen to limit the amount of sugar in your diet or to cut out ultra processed ingredients including sweeteners.
If you鈥檙e interested in some research about the effects of sweeteners on the delicate gut microbiota, you can find recent papers here:
*Symbiotic culture of bacteria and yeasts
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]]>Did you know you can grow your own SCOBY from our Original Kombucha. A SCOBY is the Symbiotic Culture of Bacteria and Yeast that creates the fermentation process that turns simple green tea into gut-friendly kombucha.
Take a look inside 黑料大事记 HQ and see how a SCOBY grows in just a few days. It’s still magical to us after more than a decade!聽
classic bottles multi-pack
original
mixed bottles multi-pack
Make your own kombucha
If you’re interested in the science of the SCOBY and making your own kombucha, check out this 产濒辞驳听
See the whole process
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]]>The fermentation process we use to turn our green tea brew into kombucha produces a collection of beneficial and delicious organic acids. But what are these acids and what are they doing for us?
What are the organic acids in kombucha
Awesome acetic acid
Acetic acid is what gives vinegar its acid kick and kombucha its distinctive flavour. It鈥檚 the most abundant of the three commonly-occurring organic acids in kombucha. The other two are glucuronic acid and gluconic acid. They鈥檙e all produced as a by-product of the fermentation process used to make kombucha.
A study published in the in 2000 found that kombucha was effective at inhibiting the growth of some common bacteria pathogenic to humans. This means that under lab conditions, kombucha restricted the growth of harmful bacteria. The bacteria in this study included E. coli, salmonella and campylobacter and listeria. All bad bugs that can cause the stomach upsets, sickness and diarrhoea associated with food poisoning. This means that drinking kombucha regularly could help us fight off nasty food poisoning bugs.
And this is down, in part, to acetic acid, a known anti-bug agent. According to a health review published in the scientific in 2014, acetic acid is largely responsible for these antibacterial effects of kombucha. It also works in conjunction with the proteins in kombucha to increase this effect.
Best supporting acid
The glucuronic acid in kombucha has a variety of health-supporting roles in the body. A study published in 2004 in the explains that this acid helps support the liver鈥檚 detoxing duties, helping it do its job of processing drugs, chemicals and pollutants. Glucuronic acid also helps keep the balance of our sex hormones such as oestrogen and progesterone in check and helps to increase the activity of antioxidants.
Boosting good gut health
Kombucha contains gluconic acid, which was proven in to support the growth of good gut bacteria called Bifidobacteria. They help support a healthy gut and for this reason, they鈥檙e often added to probiotic supplements. The more support we give these good guys with gluconic acid from the mighty kombucha, the happier our gut!
Sharp operators
Kombucha is also linked with supporting a healthy immune system due to its antioxidant content. One of these antioxidants is ascorbic acid, better known as vitamin C. And kombucha contains glucaric acid which showed promising antioxidant results in a . Antioxidants help reduce inflammation and oxidative stress that can damage our cells, leaving us vulnerable to disease.
So, there we are, a collection of awesome acids, present in kombucha with health benefits we can all benefit from by enjoying our daily kombucha. What鈥檚 not to love?
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]]>Have you been inspired by the awesome commitment and resilience of the athletes at the Olympic Games? Have you ever wondered how gut health and nutrition play a role in the training of elite athletes?
We鈥檙e proud to supply kombucha to Team GB Olympic Rowers and and it鈥檚 great to know that the Gold and Silver medal-winning duo relied on our booch right the way through training.
Here at 黑料大事记 Organic we鈥檝e always believed in the power of kombucha to help you feel your best. For most of us our diet is something we think about with general health and wellbeing in mind, but for elite athletes it鈥檚 a crucial part of their training and preparation
Before they headed to Paris we spoke to Hannah聽and Ollie聽to find out about their training and why they include our organic kombucha in their daily diet.
EK 鈥� What does a typical day鈥檚 diet look like for you during training?
OWG 鈥� We consume between 5,000 and 6,000 calories per day when we鈥檙e training, which means we have 5 meals per day. It鈥檚 a real challenge to get enough fuel to support our training regime of three two-hour sessions each day. We have a team nutritionist who works closely with the chef who prepares breakfast and lunch for us 鈥� we also have a first breakfast at home before training and an evening meal and snacks that we prepare for ourselves.
EK 鈥� How do live cultures feature in your nutrition?
HS 鈥� Our nutritionist is a strong advocate of including probiotics and live cultures in our diet and she helps us to balance the need to consume so many calories with the nutritional make up and diversity of our food and drink. The importance of probiotics and live cultures has become a real focus for our sport in the past two or three years because we know that the cumulative effect of all the small positive things we do makes a big difference to our results.
EK 鈥� What benefit do you experience from drinking kombucha and including other gut-friendly foods in your diet?
HS 鈥� For me the benefits of drinking kombucha are really tangible. When I first started training at this level, I struggled to take on enough calories 鈥� it was just physically uncomfortable and took a toll on my digestion. Drinking kombucha and eating plenty of fibre have really helped me to have an efficient and healthy digestive system.
OWG 鈥� We can鈥檛 afford to have time out from training. It鈥檚 so easy to pick up bugs when travelling and competing in close proximity with rowers from all over the world so it鈥檚 crucial to support our immune systems with live cultures and pro-biotics. I have used pro-biotic supplements in the past, but I much prefer the reassurance of getting them from a natural organic product.
HS 鈥� For both of us, our regular kombucha feels like a treat rather than a chore. It鈥檚 a great alternative to a fizzy sugary drink and we look forward to enjoying our kombucha.
EK 鈥� Do you think a happy gut gives you psychological benefits?
HS 鈥� I really notice the difference in my mood and resilience when my gut health is good. The gut-brain axis means that supporting your gut health is a wise move if you want to be able to cope well with stress and maintain focus.
OWG 鈥� Our training is all about the cumulative result of many marginal gains. It just makes sense that anything we can do to help stay fit, focussed and strong is a good idea 鈥� especially when it鈥檚 something we enjoy!
Of course, a daily kombucha boost isn鈥檛 just for rowing superstars, we can all benefit from improved digestion, better mood and strengthened immunity 鈥� even if the only medal we鈥檙e likely to win this summer is for the egg and spoon race at the school sports day.
There鈥檚 lots more information about and in their British Rowing profiles.
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]]>Like most people, I grew up eating meat, dairy and eggs and never thought twice about eating those foods. I believed that was normal and healthy and couldn鈥檛 understand why people took such extreme actions like not having cow鈥檚 milk on their cereal or boiled eggs for breakfast. But for 7 years now I have been fully vegan, and my diet has been entirely plant-based. So, what was it that changed my mind and was it the right decision?
It began when I was at school and asked my parents if I could become a vegetarian. I鈥檇 grown up around farms and countryside and seeing the animal agriculture first hand had connected the animals I saw outside my window with the food on my plate. Once I had connected the two and seen what was involved in producing the food I ate, I decided that I would rather have lentils in my pasta sauce than minced beef.
The idea that it was not worth killing an animal just for me to eat meat was fundamental to me for several years, but I never saw any issue with milking a cow or taking the eggs that a chicken had laid. It wasn鈥檛 until I went to university that I was exposed to many varying views of the world. This made me want to understand my diet and consumption from all aspects which included researching animal agriculture and the alternatives. The conclusion for me was to eliminate the consumption of all animal products from my life but it is important to recognise that is far from perfect. While I believe there are clear problems with the industries surrounding animal agriculture; plenty of alternative crops / meat-free foods can cause harm to humans as well as the environment when produced in the wrong way. My goal by transitioning to a vegan diet was to do as little harm as possible.
My reasons why being Vegan is important
For me, animals were the principal reason for becoming vegan. A lot of their exploitation goes unnoticed which is understandable when taking note may also mean removing peoples鈥� favourite part of their diet. Naturally the worst conditions are in factory farms employed by large corporations who can hide the horrible environments the animals endure. There are now plenty of articles and documentaries for those who are interested in knowing where their meat, dairy and eggs come from.
Environmental issues have also become far more apparent through the media in recent years which has meant people are increasingly considering this in the lifestyle choices they make. For me, a vegan diet is a great way to reduce the impact I have on the drain of resources and damage to natural ecosystems. The air and water pollution from intensive factory farms, as well as their high-water use, makes alternative plant crops far more sustainable. Deforestation is also a massive issue: firstly, the land needed to raise the animals and then the vast number of crops that need to be grown to feed them. If the crops were simply fed to humans in the first place, far less land would be needed and hence more land would be protected for vital habitats like the Amazon rainforest.
Health is another major consideration in our diets and there are many benefits with a plant-based one. The amount of chemicals involved in producing animal products is alarming. From antibiotics for preventing disease in their horrendous living conditions, to supplements for maximising their yield, all these chemicals result in toxins being left in the food that people eat. Plant crops tend to require and contain less toxins, but this is where organic produce becomes important. Organic fruit, veg and other plant-based products are fantastic for a cleaner, vegan lifestyle. For me, working at 黑料大事记 has been great as the company shares the same values around organic and vegan produce. I know that everything I contribute at work goes towards producing a great tasting drink that does as little harm as possible to people and the planet. The nutrition in animal-based foods also tends to be much higher in fat than the plant alternatives which can be an issue if consumed in excess. Ultimately the health effects I have experienced since become vegan are anecdotal but very real for me. I have experienced better moods, improved concentration, better gut health and an overall feeling of increased fitness. This may obviously vary for everyone but for me it has been fantastic.
In recent years, finding products that are suitable for vegans has become much easier with increased options and clear labelling for most things. Eating out has also become far more straightforward as most places have clearly marked options. Beyond this, finding brands and products that meet higher standards of environmental and ethical responsibility can be very difficult. Every brand wants to be seen as though they are doing the right thing which can make it very confusing when deciding where to spend your money. Often the smaller natural / whole foods shops vet the products they sell so that customers don鈥檛 have to worry so much about researching each individual company. On a larger scale there are independent organisations like B Corp who certify companies based on various ethical and environmental standards. This means that if a company is a certified B Corp you know they meet high standards of social and environmental performance, and you can support them with a clearer conscience.
Top tips for plant-based lifestyles
So, this Veganuary if you are feeling like trying a plant-based diet out 鈥� here are some tips I have learned over the years!
- Take it slow – Once I decided to go vegan, it was a slow transition. Try replacing foods and ingredients gradually to find out what works well for your body and lifestyle.
- Reduce instead of remove – If you don鈥檛 want to go the whole way, maybe just try reducing your meat consumption for a month or two and see how you feel
- Vote with your money – Spend some time looking at plant-based brands that you are attracted to and include these products in your diet 鈥� by voting with your money, you are automatically having a positive impact on the planet
Of course, 黑料大事记 is organic, vegan and ethically sourced so I can always recommend trying some of our delicious living kombucha as a part of your Veganuary adventures. But I would say that!
Written by Ben Costello
Planning and Production Manager @ 黑料大事记 Kombucha
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]]>So, the real question is: does mint have any health benefits? In short, the answer is yes! There are a wide range of health benefits of mint, from improved brain function to digestive health. Better yet, opt for organic and enjoy all these benefits without the chemical residue or environmental burden, or mix your mint with other health-boosting foods. How about that? Drinking a fruity mojito and reaping all the health benefits of kombucha and mint? What a win!
We鈥檒l run you through some of the incredible health benefits of mint in more detail鈥�
Health benefits of mint聽
- Filled with nutrients
- Improved digestive health
- Boost your immune system
- Better brain function
- Support your pregnancy
- Reduce cold symptoms
- Keep your mouth healthy
- Help manage stress
- Improve allergy symptoms
- Soothe irritated skin
1. Filled with nutrients
Mint contains a number of different , such as:
- Fibre – maintains a healthy bowel
- Vitamin A – improves eye health and prevents cardiovascular disease
- Vitamin C – supports immune system and tissue repair
- Calcium – maintain strong bones
- Iron – supports healthy blood
- Folate – necessary for producing red and white blood cells
- Manganese – beneficial for brain and nerve function聽
Mint is also a fantastic source of antioxidants, which helps protect your body from oxidative stress caused by free radicals. Oxidative stress can lead to fatigue, memory loss, joint pain, headaches and more unpleasant symptoms.
2. Improved digestive health聽
Another amazing benefit of mint is that it can help improve your digestive health, and even relieve some of the symptoms of . Peppermint oil in particular has been known to alleviate IBS symptoms, since it contains menthol which can relax the muscle in your digestive system. In turn, this can help .听
Did you know that kombucha can also help reduce the symptoms of IBS?
3. Boost your immune system
As touched upon briefly, that help against free radical damage and have a huge impact on your immune system. Maintaining a strong immune system is essential for overall good health and preventing a multitude of illnesses.听
In addition to mint, kombucha can also boost your immune system and promote good health throughout the body.
4. Better brain function
Mint has been known to have a positive effect on brain function, helping increase alertness and memory capabilities, as well as prevent mental fatigue. These types of benefits of mints are typically obtained through inhaling the plant鈥檚 essential oils, rather than from consumption.
5. Support your pregnancy
Another lesser-known benefit of mint is that it can be used to support your pregnancy and help make . Yes, you read that right! A natural cure for breastfeeding pain – hallelujah! Some new mothers apply mint to the skin, in the form of an essential oil or peppermint gel to relieve breastfeeding pain and prevent skin cracking.听
Some people also choose to chew mint as a way to .
Although many swear by these remedies, we recommend checking with your doctors before changing your diet, taking new medications or supplements, especially when pregnant or breastfeeding.听
6. Reduce cold symptoms
The common cold is caused by a virus, which means mint cannot cure your cold, but it can certainly help relieve the symptoms. reveal that mint can help improve nasal breathing, helping you decongest your sinuses and get you through the worst of your cold. Why not try a cosy cup of mint tea to warm you up as well?
7. Keep your mouth healthy
Mint is proven to mask bad breath, making it a great ingredient to flavour toothpaste, mouthwash and gum. And, while these products only mask the smell, chewing real mint leaves or drinking mint tea will actually kill the bad-smelling bacteria at the source and neutralise the smell. In fact, , peppermint in particular, and can be great for relieving mouth ulcers, too.听
8. Help manage stress
Research suggests that mint can help combat feelings of . Some studies even suggest that the , which means simply eating a peppermint sweet or diffusing mint oils in the air can do the trick.听
Studies also suggest that peppermint can and prevent hypertension.听
9. Improve allergy symptoms
Mint can help reduce the symptoms associated with dust allergies and asthma due to its . It contains an antioxidant and anti-inflammatory agent called rosmarinic acid that has . So, next time you鈥檙e feeling the wrath of pollen, reach for some peppermint!
10. Soothe irritated skin
Salicylic acid and Vitamin A have become extremely popular in the world of skincare, with many social media skin-care gurus preaching their cleansing properties. Mint products can make a great addition to your since it contains antibacterial properties, salicylic acid and Vitamin A, which are all beneficial for acne-prone or irritated skin. There are a variety of products on the market that contain mint and are known to unclog pores, reduce redness and break down pimples.
Similarly, containing high amounts of and antioxidants, mint also does wonders for your hair. As such, mint is beneficial for treating dandruff and other scalp conditions.
All that being said, it鈥檚 important to note that pure menthol is not good for your health, whether that鈥檚 inhaling it, consuming it or applying it to your skin!
Summing up
Is mint good for you? Absolutely! Mint is a fantastic source of vitamins and minerals, and makes a healthy addition to your diet. Incorporating mint into your daily routine may not be for everyone, but don鈥檛 let that get in the way of enjoying the benefits of mint.听 Not a fan of peppermint tea? Hate the taste of minty sweets? Why not treat yourself to a tasty organic Kombucha Virgin Mojito? Or add a splash of white rum – that still counts, right?
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]]>- Does Kombucha give you energy?
- Where does the 鈥楰ombucha buzz鈥� come from?
- Kombucha vs coffee
- Does Kombucha keep you awake?
Does kombucha give you energy?
Yes, Kombucha is known to give you an energy boost. This is mainly due to the small amounts of produced in the fermentation process when Kombucha is brewed using the traditional methods. At 黑料大事记, we brew in batches, allowing time for the Kombucha culture to work its magic with our organic ingredients. This means that there is a small amount of caffeine left to fuel your healthy booch buzz!
Where does the 鈥楰ombucha buzz鈥� come from?
A key factor in creating the healthy buzz are the levels of B-Vitamins found in authentically brewed Kombucha. Not to get too technical, but that catalyse reactions within our bodies. B-vitamins use glucose to generate ATP (Adreno triphosphate) in the mitochondria of our cells. ATP is the driving force for many bodily functions that require energy, such as muscle contraction.听
It’s worth flagging that the levels of B-vitamins will vary for different Kombuchas as they are naturally produced when yeast breaks down sugars in the fermentation process. The sorts of B vitamins found in authentically produced Kombucha can include B1, B6 and B12.
Iron
Minerals, such as Iron, are also , as well as other fermented drinks like Kefir. It is known that low iron levels can lead to a which can result in you feeling tired and fatigued. This is because iron produces haemoglobin, a protein in red blood cells that carry oxygen around the body. So, the naturally-occurring Iron found in Kombucha also contributes to that classic 鈥楰ombucha buzz鈥�.
Probiotics
Probiotics are a type of good bacteria often found in our guts that have a , such as supporting good digestive health, mental wellbeing and a healthy heart. Probiotics can help with your energy levels in a variety of ways, including:
- Improving our sleep, since .听
- , providing us with the essential nutrients our body needs to function – be that for revision or exercise.
- Reducing cortisol levels. Studies show a correlation between high cortisol and lower energy levels. , resulting in higher energy levels and less stress.听
- , like serotonin, the 鈥榝eel-good鈥� chemical that is produced in the gut.听
So, when we consume Kombucha, we get a rush of energy and a feel-good sensation from the serotonin.听
Caffeine and Theanine
Just to be clear, the energy from Kombucha does not come from caffeine, as there is only a small amount of caffeine left in real Kombucha if it has been fermented properly. The caffeine comes from the tea the Kombucha is made from, but this is reduced by at least a third during the fermentation process. This makes Kombucha a great option for someone looking to cut down their caffeine intake, whilst still enjoying an energy boost.听
The Kombucha boost comes from the high levels of L-Theanine in tea, an amino acid that stimulates the , which are known to increase creativity and enhance your ability to absorb new information. A combination of caffeine and L-Theanine provide the perfect balance for concentration, relaxation, and sustained energy levels.听
Kombucha vs. coffee
The energy boost we gain from Kombucha is generated from B vitamins, Iron, Probiotics and L-Theanine, whereas coffee only provides an instant energy boost from caffeine. Caffeinated coffee has extremely high levels of caffeine, which can become addictive and lead to , leaving you more tired than before.听
On the other hand, Kombucha contains much less caffeine and provides an energy boost without the crash. This makes it a fantastic pick-me-up for long study sessions or challenging workdays.
However, if like me you are a die-hard coffee lover and just can鈥檛 bear the thought of life without your coffee ritual then perhaps 黑料大事记 Kombucha鈥檚 Coffee Kombucha is for you? Fermented from coffee beans instead of green tea, this Kombucha is a unique low-caffeine alternative for those wishing to switch up their morning routines.听
Does kombucha keep you awake?聽
Kombucha is unlikely to keep you awake at night, enabling you to get a good night鈥檚 sleep and ensure you鈥檙e fresh for the day. Find out more about how Kombucha can improve your sleep.
So, we hope you have been inspired that by drinking Kombucha you can give yourself a great way to enjoy a healthy energy boost to help you throughout the day. Why not try some of our authentically brewed, real, living Kombucha for yourself and see how you feel?聽
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]]>Gluten is a protein that鈥檚 found in grains such as wheat, barley and rye. Gluten can cause serious damage to the small intestine in those with or gluten sensitivities, causing symptoms such as bloating, diarrhoea and stomach pain. Okay, so kombucha鈥檚 gluten free, but isn鈥檛 it in pretty much everything else? Yes, it鈥檚 in a lot of foods, but certainly not in everything. And it鈥檚 getting easier by the day to go 鈥榓gainst the grain鈥� as more and more gluten free products hit the shops.
What Ingredients go into Kombucha?
As with most of the foods and drinks we love, the answers are in the ingredients. It鈥檚 important to check to see if they鈥檙e made with wheat flour or gluten ingredients. So, here鈥檚 a breakdown of what goes into 黑料大事记 Kombucha: Chun Mee Green Tea, raw cane sugar and a live culture called a SCOBY (Symbiotic Culture Of Bacteria and Yeast). 黑料大事记 Kombucha is 100% gluten free because we craft brew with the finest organic ingredients that don鈥檛 contain gluten. Not only that, the 黑料大事记 Kombucha factory is 100% gluten free, so there鈥檚 no worry of contamination if you have a gluten intolerance. And if you ever want to check up on the goodies in your shopping basket, the from The Celiac Disease Foundation can come in very handy.
The Benefits of Kombucha for Gluten Free
If you鈥檝e chosen to go gluten free, you might like to know that there are stacks of health benefits behind adding 黑料大事记 Kombucha to your diet. That鈥檚 because its probiotics can boost your digestive health and immune function, and could also help to tackle a lot of the such as bloating.
So whether you have a gluten sensitivity, an intolerance or you鈥檙e simply choosing to eat less gluten, 黑料大事记 Kombucha is a great addition to your diet 鈥� you can buy yours here.
And don鈥檛 forget how versatile it is 鈥� you can even try it out in some gluten free recipes such as Sweet Potato & Cinnamon Soup and Roast Pumpkin Soup. Give them a try, we know you鈥檒l love them.
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]]>Raw and unpasteurised kombucha
Kombucha is a fizzy fermented tea with living bacterial cultures. The best kombucha on the market (ours included) is raw and therefore unpasteurised. What this means is that the naturally-occuring bacteria still remains within the booch. Generally, pregnant or breastfeeding women are advised to avoid unpasteurised foods such as juices or soft cheeses, however it is less straightforward when it comes to kombucha due to the acidic nature of it. High acidity helps to prevent the growth of harmful bacteria in the drink that may make you or your baby unwell, however it鈥檚 never risk free – so check with your GP or midwife if you鈥檙e unsure.听
Kombucha and alcohol
While classified as a soft drink, it does contain a trace amount of alcohol which is created as a by-product from the fermentation process. 黑料大事记 Kombucha contains a tiny amount of alcohol (黑料大事记 Kombucha contains on average 0.5% ABV and a drink is deemed 鈥檔on-alcoholic鈥� when under 1.2% ABV), so it鈥檚 really up to you as a mum whether you feel comfortable consuming it. There鈥檚 no right or wrong answer. You can find out more about the alcohol content of our kombucha here.听
Caffeine content of kombucha聽
advise breastfeeding mothers to 鈥榬estrict their caffeine intake to less than 200mg a day鈥�. Kombucha does contain a small amount of caffeine, but only聽 7.43mg per 275ml bottle, so it鈥檚 well within the recommended limit. 1 mug of instant coffee contains 100mg聽 of caffeine and the same quantity of tea contains 75mg, so keep an eye on your intake if you usually drink tea and/or coffee alongside your 黑料大事记 Kombucha.听
Read more about the caffeine in kombucha here.
The jury is out when it comes to kombucha and breastfeeding, but these are the golden rules to follow when choosing what鈥檚 best for you:
- Avoid home-brewed kombucha: it鈥檚 not regulated in any way so it鈥檚 impossible to gauge the alcohol or caffeine content and general hygiene standards
- Always read the label: some kombuchas may have a higher caffeine or alcohol content聽
- If you鈥檙e not still not sure after doing your research, speak to your GP or midwife for expert medical advice聽
Whether you choose to continue enjoying 黑料大事记 Kombucha while breastfeeding or decide to wait until you鈥檙e no longer feeding, we鈥檝e got a booch ready and waiting!
Check out our range of kombucha.听
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