Don’t sleep on ginger tea! It relieves gas and heartburn. It decreases nausea. It improves your blood circulation. It manages your blood sugar levels. It suppresses your appetite so that

you can lose weight. It even helps to soothe sore muscles and makes it easier for nutrients to get into your system. And honestly, that’s just hitting the tip of

the iceberg! If you like a spicy drink, add some honey and watch how much better you’ll feel!

If you’re anemic or borderline anemic, a cup of warm molasses will provide you with a natural boost of iron. Molasses also reduces stress, beautifies your skin and makes PMS a

whole lot more bearable. The iron, along with the calcium and magnesium in molasses, can reduce cramping and even some bloating. All you need to do is heat up some water

and stir in a teaspoon or two of blackstrap molasses. You're all set.

Foods have trends. One that is pretty popular these days is yerba mate. It’s rich in antioxidants, so that helps to increase energy levels and improve athletic performance. One study

indicated that yerba mate actually deactivated E. coli; that means it’s good at fighting off viruses and bacteria. It also has vitamin C, vitamin E, selenium and zinc in it.

All of these are required to keep your immune system in shape. Something that’s always needed during cold and flu season.

If you’re not big on dairy, almond milk is a wonderful alternative. It tastes great and also has lots of health benefits. At only 60 calories per serving, almond milk

can help you to lose weight. Since it contains no cholesterol or saturated fat, almond milk is good for your heart. It has Vitamin D that’s good for your bones

and Vitamin E that’s good for your skin. It also has Vitamin B to keep your muscles strong. A teaspoon of honey in warm almond milk is like the icing

on the cake. It regulates blood sugar, helps to reduce heart disease, heals throat irritation, and has anti-fungal properties in it too.

When people think of herbal teas to drink, dandelion is not usually what comes to mind. It should be. Dandelion root is considered to be the ultimate liver detoxifier. That

means it gets toxins out of your system which leads to healthier skin, hair and an overall system. It’s high in Vitamin A and potassium. It also contains Vitamin K.

Good to know if you’re someone who experiences clotting during your period; sometimes that’s related to a Vitamin K deficiency. Dandelion root is also a proven diuretic and can help

to keep you from having UTIs (Urinary Tract Infection).

Smile as big as you can because yes, hot chocolate has earned a place on this list! Hot cocoa contains twice as many antioxidants as red wine. Antioxidants help to prevent

kidney disease. Plus, hot cocoa has flavonoids that lower your blood pressure and increase blood flow. When blood is circulating properly, it brings more oxygen to the brain and that can

make you more productive throughout the day. Avoid the packaged kind. Look for quality chocolate milk in the dairy section at your local grocery story and warm it up instead. It’s

better for you and tastes better too.