Seize The Day With These Drinks.

There is definitely no shortage of morning drinks in Malaysia. And for those who are unfamiliar with that term, it basically means the type of beverage that we choose to have every morning. Morning drinks are pretty important, and that is how it is treated in Malaysia as well. It is also interesting to note that a lot of us tend to start our morning dehydrated. Think about this, sleeping seven or eight hours a night is quite a long time to go without water. And that is not counting other factors that might be at play, like possibly a few too many glasses of wine the night before.

So, by the time you tend to wake up, your body is prone to and already slightly dehydrated. The good news is that this predicament can be easily fixed. While water is always the best option for you to start your day, other healthy libations can also have a beneficial role. In this article we are going to find out what are the best drinks for you to sip first thing in the morning for hydration, hangovers, energy, boosting your metabolism, and so on.


MAKE OVER YOUR MORNING GLASS OF WATER.



The benefits of drinking water which is at least 2 cups first thing in the morning are plenty. Besides flushing out toxins and also providing you with some much needed hydration, this amount of water can also increase your metabolism. You can also freshen your cup with hints of vitamins.

But no one has said that your morning cup of water has to be plain. Infuse your water with some lemon or even some other citrus, herbs, cucumber, and fruit. As a bonus, lemon water will also provide a dose of immune boosting vitamin C, and just 1 ounce of lemon juice will contain nearly a fourth of your recommended daily vitamin C intake.

You may also just try adding a tablespoon of apple cider vinegar. We know even the idea of drinking apple cider vinegar may result in raised eyebrows, but here is why you should. Apple cider vinegar has been proven to lower the blood sugar and it also aids in weight loss. Initial studies have also hinted that it can help kill pathogens. In order to reap the benefits of this metabolism boosting beverage, just mix 1 tablespoon of apple cider vinegar into your morning glass of water.



You can also go for either sparkling or coconut. Sparkling water can also be a hydrating and fun option, but just make sure that you are drinking the pure, unsweetened stuff. Refreshing coconut water is yet another good option, and it is also packed with plenty of nutrients, minerals, and antioxidants.


HYDRATE WHILE BOOSTING YOUR METABOLISM.



Not feeling like drowning in some water when you wake up? While we strongly recommend starting the day with a glass of water, here are a few other alternatives your body will also be okay with. You can boost your metabolism with green tea. Sipping green tea will come with several health benefits thanks to its high dose of antioxidants.

And one of these benefits is a major boost to your metabolism. Studies have shown us that green tea will not only increase metabolic rate, but it can also help burn fat. Simply hold off hunger with some bulletproof coffee. While coffee alone has been shown to benefit your metabolism, having a cup of bulletproof coffee the first thing in the morning will provide double duty.

This is due to the fact that both coffee and MCTs or medium chain fats tend to have an effect on metabolism. When it comes to making some bulletproof coffee, simply try some coconut oil which is a rich source of MCTs or even MCT oil, but kindly make sure that you do not replace a nutritious breakfast with this delicious morning starter.


DRINK THIS FOR ENERGY IF YOU ARE FEELING FATIGUED.



You can choose to amp up your energy with some vegetable juice. If your morning caffeine is just not doing the trick, you should try considering switching your cup of coffee for a glass of green juice. Try picturing this. The nutrients found in vegetables, specifically leafy green vegetables such as kale and spinach, are both proven to promote energy levels. Vegetables that are especially high in iron will aid in delivering oxygen to your cells and also fighting fatigue head-on. Try getting a cleaner buzz with Yerba mate.



For a cleaner caffeine buzz without those coffee associated jitters, try considering a cup of yerba mate. This South American tea like beverage will contain an abundance of antioxidants, vitamins, and as well as amino acids. The unique chemical makeup of mate’s active compounds which is all 196 of them, will provide you with a boost of sustained energy without having any of the negative side effects.

You can also go big with the goji berry juice. This small super food does pack a big punch. With vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, and also eight essential amino acids, goji berries are one of if not the most nutritionally dense foods available on the planet. You can start your day with a glass of goji berry juice for a dose of vitamins along with a side of serious energy.

Studies have shown us that drinking some goji berry juice will result in increased energy levels, improved athletic performance, better mental focus and as well as decreased stress and fatigue.


WHAT TO SIP ON FOR A SENSITIVE STOMACH.



You can try settling your tummy with ginger tea. Ginger is known as a common yet effective cure of stomach woes, and this is for good reason. Sipping on ginger tea the first thing in the morning will ease stomach discomfort, nausea, vomiting, and even diarrhea.

To prepare some ginger tea, simply add a few tablespoons of finely grated fresh ginger to a cup of boiling water and just steep for about five minutes. You can also soothe your stomach with some aloe juice. Aloe is also widely known to help in healing cuts, skin issues, and spending too much time in the sun, but this plant can also be helpful for stomach issues as well.

The anti inflammatory properties found in aloe vera juice can help in reducing gastrointestinal inflammation and have been proven beneficial for those people who are experiencing IBS.