Homemade Energy Drinks that Will Give You a Boost

Nature gives us so many ways to recharge our batteries! Throughout the day, we need a lot of energy so we can accomplish our goals. Nowadays, most of the people drink all sorts of beverages that contain caffeine, a ton of sugar and a lot of unhealthy chemicals. These drinks are effective, but only for a short time. Moreover, these energy spikes can prove dangerous in the long run. Your health may suffer if you drink one energy drink per day. In order to prevent all sorts of diseases and still consume an energy drink, we have come up with a few natural beverages. These delicious homemade drinks will keep you going through your day without an energy crash.

Pollen and Honey Drink

For this simple recipe you will need:

• 1 teaspoon bee pollen powder
• 1 tablespoon honey
• 1 cup warm water

Put all the ingredients into a large glass. Add the warm water and stir with a spoon. Only when the mixture is even, you can drink the content of the glass. If you want an extra energy boost for this drink, add some ginseng extract. Honey does wonders for your digestion and gives you tons of energy. Bee Pollen stimulates the production of sexual hormones and is rich in amino and fatty acids. If you decide to use some ginseng, you should know that it enhances digestion and gives you an energy boost.

Honey, Soy Milk and Egg Yolk Drink

For this recipe you will need:

• 1 egg yolk
• 1 cup of soy milk (without flavor or sugar)
• 1 tablespoon honey

If you want to benefit from this drink, put all the ingredients in a blender. Mix everything until the content is smooth. Drink this in the morning and your day will be just great. The honey in the smoothie provides an energy boost and helps digestion. The egg yolk contains a substance called lecithin, which benefits your nervous system and brain. Also, the soy milk is an alternative for the common cow milk that usually clogs your digestive system. Plus, it is a better protein source.

Fig and Banana Smoothie

We need the following ingredients:

• 3 or 4 dried figs
• 1 cup water
• 1 ripe banana
• 1 tablespoon honey

For this recipe, you will need a blender. Take all the ingredients and put them in a blender. Mix until the composition is smooth. Drink this smoothie preferably in the morning. If you feel like you are going to need more energy for your activities, you can always add a teaspoon of bee pollen powder. If you don’t have figs, try some dried raisins or dates. All of these ingredients will help you get all the energy you need in order to perform at maximum capacity. Also, they take care of your nervous system and ease the digestive process.

Now that you have found out that there are other options, we hope you will try out these recipes and give up on commercial energy drinks. Stay healthy!