Kombucha is the live soda that literally heals…
Kombucha has been around for thousands of years. Kombucha is a sweet, fizzy drink made of yeast, sugar, and fermented tea. As a fermented tea it not only has all the benefits of tea, but it is also rich in beneficial probiotics. Kombucha additionally contains antioxidants and produces acetic acid that is able to kill many potentially harmful microorganisms.
Additionally, Healthline reported, “Studies show that kombucha can greatly improve two markers of heart disease, “bad” LDL and “good” HDL cholesterol, in as few as 30 days. Healthline additionally reported that studies found that kombucha slowed down the digestion of carbs, which reduced blood sugar levels. It also improved liver and kidney function and aided in weight loss.
Even more impressive, Medical News Today reported that “[a] 2008 study found that kombucha helped prevent the growth of cancer cells. Further research in 2013 found that kombucha decreased the survival of cancer cells.” However, more research is being conducted to confirm that the effects are the same in people as this was a test tube study.
Medical News Today went on to report that there was strong evidence to support that kombucha is also beneficial in reducing infection risks, depression, heart disease and toxins in the liver.
Raw vs Pasteurized Kombucha
Many commercial kombucha producers believe that it’s better to kill off any potential pathogens that may have contaminated the brew rather than keeping the beneficial bacteria alive. So instead of keeping the brew below a certain temperature threshold to preserve the naturally-occurring bacteria, the brew is deliberately heated to kill all bacteria. Then probiotics are added post-pasteurization.
Meanwhile, raw kombucha is prepared using traditional techniques whereby it is brewed below a certain temperature threshold to preserve the naturally-occurring bacteria. This allows the variety of bacteria to multiply.
Whether you prefer it raw or pasteurized, kombucha is a pretty awesome way to stay hydrated. Some love it for it’s gut-friendly attributes. Others recognize it as a powerhouse that turns your immune system into a fortress!
So if you’re up for giving it a try here are some brands to consider.
The live soda that heals seems an appropriate way to describe kombucha? Have you tried it? What’s your favorite brand?
