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Health Drinks

Enjoy Protein Coffee or Green Tea earlier in the day for a gentle caffeine boost, sip on energizing Hibiscus Tea in the afternoon with a straw to protect your teeth, and wind down in the evening with calming Chamomile Tea. These Anti-Aging Teas, Healthy Smoothies, and wellness drinks are carefully chosen for their scientifically proven benefits in supporting longevity. Plus, find the best selection of teas and tea essentials here.

See my article, 'The Best Tea for Better Sleep' in Eating Well, and 'Why Green Tea is Healthy' at Real Simple. Trouble sleeping? This Cranberry Water recipe may help relieve prostatitis symptoms so you get a better night's sleep!

Teas

  • Chamomile flowers in a white bowl, and glass mug with fresh chamomile tea.
    Chamomile Tea Recipe (Anti-Aging)
  • Prepared green tea in a Borosilicate Glass Infusion Mug.
    Sencha Green Tea
  • Hibiscus tea in a glass mug with dried hibiscus flowers next to it.
    Hibiscus Tea Recipe & Health Benefits
  • Six ice cubes with frozen lemon ginger tea and cut lemon wedges.
    Lemon & Ginger Tea

Smoothies

  • Watermelon smoothie with fresh watermelon and fresh mint.
    Skin Nourish Watermelon Smoothie Recipe
  • Healthy anti-inflammatory mango lassi in a glass with a straw.
    Anti-Inflammatory Mango Lassi (Naturally Sweetened)
  • Prune smoothie for strong bones.
    Prune Smoothie Recipe (Build Strong Bones)
  • Natural protein smoothie with strawberries and hemp hearts.
    Natural Protein Smoothie (Dairy-Free, No-Nuts, No Protein Powder)
  • Green spinach & mango smoothie in a glass with a metal straw and baby spinach leaves on the side.
    Are Smoothies Healthy? Green Smoothie (Mango & Spinach)
  • Blueberry chia smoothie with hemp hearts, chia seeds, barberries, and a date.
    Smoothie with Flax (Anti-Aging)
  • Mango blueberry chia smoothie (no bananas) in a glass with a metal straw with a bowl of berries and hemp hearts.
    5-Minute Blueberry Mango Smoothie Recipe (No Banana!)

Coffee

  • Coffee in a borosilicate glass mug.
    How to Make Healthy Filter Coffee Without a Machine
  • Protein Coffee in a glass with two straws and protein powder.
    Protein Coffee Recipe

More Health Drinks

  • Cranberry water with ice in a mason glass with a bamboo straw.
    Cranberry Water Recipe
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Hey! I'm Nisha.

A registered dietitian and Natural Gourmet Institute culinary school graduate. As a nutritionist and mom of three teens, I design my recipes to be pantry-friendly, healthful, and enjoyable for the whole family.

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