{"id":14721,"date":"2022-01-07T12:23:37","date_gmt":"2022-01-07T12:23:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.personanutrition.com\/blog\/?p=14721"},"modified":"2023-05-17T05:37:37","modified_gmt":"2023-05-17T05:37:37","slug":"health-energy-drinks","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.personanutrition.com\/blog\/health-energy-drinks\/","title":{"rendered":"7 healthy energy drinks recommended by nutritionists"},"content":{"rendered":"Can you relate? You wake up and start powering through your day, and then suddenly, your productivity and motivation fades. You\u2019ve hit the dreaded afternoon slump, so you reach for an energy drink to stay alert and finish the day. A lot of us do this, but isithealthy?Sadly, most energy drinks are full of excess caffeine and sugar, both of which help boost energy temporarily but can have a negative impact on your health over time.1,2Luckily, there are better options. We asked our team of Dietitians and Nutritionists to share their recommendations. So rather than grabbing a cocktail of unhealthy ingredients, try one of these instead. 1)WaterTannazVandaie, BSNIt may seem obvious, but the truth is, many of us don\u2019t drink enough water. If you\u2019re feeling lethargic, Tannazrecommends reevaluating your water intake. Water is essential to health. It supports important functions like digestion, fluidelectrolytebalance, and joint health, but we\u2019re constantly losing it through breathing, sweat, and urine. If you\u2019re not replacing it as you go, it can lead to dehydration and have a big effect on your energy.If youdon\u2019t thinkyou\u2019redrinking enough water,try taking a water bottle with you when you head out for the day. You may find it puts that spring back in your step.2)Coconut WaterGina Ailani, BSNIf you struggle with plain water and need some extra flavor, try coconut water. It\u2019s lower in sugar compared to other fruit juices and includesantioxidantsto boost energy. Coconut water is Gina\u2019sfavorite pick-me-up after a tough workout! It\u2019s rich in electrolytes likemagnesiumand potassium and is agreat option if you need to stay active and\/or feel fatigued after exercise.3)Beet JuiceBrooke Respondek, RDNDrink your veggies? In this case \u2013 yes!Beets are loaded with antioxidants andhealth-promoting properties.Brooke recommends beet juice as a healthyalternative to boost energy for daily activities,and even toenhanceathletic performance.Nitrites found in beets are converted to nitric oxide in the body, which helps support blood flow, energy, andendurance.Brooke\u2019s pro tip: add a splash of lemon juice for extra flavor.4)KombuchaHayley Miller, RDNHailedas a drink to improve health,Kombucha isalsoHayley\u2019sfavoritenatural drinkfor energy. This fermentedteacontains probiotics to support guthealthandis packed with antioxidants and B-vitamins to help overcome that midday slump.Kombuchahassome caffeine, soit\u2019sbetterto drink it in the morning and reap the benefits throughout the day.5)CoffeeSonya Carbajal, BSNLet\u2019sbe honest, we all love coffee to fuel energy. Thankfully, Sonyagives us the green light to stay loyal toourclassic brew. It\u2019s rich in antioxidants and can boost memory, mood,attentiveness, andoverallmental function.3Butremember:Moreisn\u2019t always better. Too manycoffeerefills can lead to jitters and nervousness or poor sleep. Also be mindful that what you add to coffee may outweigh its benefits.Instead of loading up on cream and sugar, try adding milk or usingnaturally sweet spices, such as vanilla extract, cinnamon or cocoa powder.6 &amp; 7)Green TeaandMatchaMackenzie Propheter, BSN &amp; JoAnne Usdavin, MSNGreen teaand matchaaretouted asamongthe healthiest drinks out there. Thoughdifferences in the way they\u2019regrown and processed make them two separate teas, both share similar health benefits.4Green tea and matcha are packed with antioxidants, support energyand help improve concentration and mood.5If you\u2019re like Mackenzie and prefer a light and mild flavor, choosegreen tea.If you\u2019re like JoAnneand prefer a rich and intense flavor, try matcha.JoAnne\u2019s pro tip:Add some milk to make matcha latte.Delicious.Gabby is a nutritionist with a master\u2019s degree in strategic communications. She loves using her nutrition-fluency with storytelling to encourage positive change. Before Persona, she worked at a mental health clinic helping clients manage stress,anxiety and other mental health issues through diet.Gabby is just one of Persona\u2019s team of qualified nutritionists. Do you have questions about nutrition? Reach out. Our experts would love to help.This information is not intended as a substitute for the advice provided by your physician or other healthcare professional or any information contained on or in any product label or packaging. Do not use the information from this article for diagnosing or treating a health problem or disease, or prescribing medication or other treatment. Always speak with your physician or other healthcare professional before taking any medication or nutritional, herbal or homeopathic supplement, or using any treatment for a health problem. If you have or suspect that you have a medical problem, contact your health care provider promptly. Do not disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking professional advice because of something you have read in this article.","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Can you relate? You wake up and start powering through your day, and then suddenly, your productivity and motivation fades. 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