THE HEALTH BENEFITS OF KOMBUCHAWHY YOU SHOULD DRINK IT

BY SOPHIA BOERMAN

WHAT IS KOMBUCHA?Slightly fizzy and sweet fermented tea Origins rooted in China 2,000 years ago “Immortal health elixir” Recently gained popularity in the West Sold at health food stores and restaurants nationwide

HOW IS IT MADE?Simple fermentation process combining black tea, sugar, yeast, and bacteria - also known as a ScobyThe combined ingredients sit in a dark and cool area for 7 to 14 days to ferment and grow

BUY IT OR MAKE ITKombucha can be made at home or purchased at various health food stores and restaurants$4 per bottle (estimate)Many people purchase growlers and re-fill in certain stores For smaller cost, Kombucha can be brewed at home

HOME BREWING

Many devoted Kombucha drinkers brew their ownSaves moneyProcess of trial and error Eventually, each brewer establishes their perfect blend and flavor combinations

WHY IS IT GOOD FOR YOU?• Billions of probiotics

per bottle • Aids digestion • Helps acne,

brightens complexion

• Increases energy levels

• Boosts metabolism

• Cancer prevention • Natural detoxifier

• Helps joint pain

POTENTIAL RISKS OF DRINKING KOMBUCHA

Women who are pregnant or breastfeeding should not drink Kombucha due to the small amount of alcohol from the natural fermentation of sugarKombucha should not be consumed in mass amounts If made incorrectly, certain molds and fungi’s can form and cause illnesses and diseases

WHY I LOVE KOMBUCHAI’ve been drinking Kombucha for 5 yearsHelps boost my energy levelsCleared up my skin and brightened my complexionBetter than soda… The perfect drink after a workout or a long night outMy personal favorite is Brew Dr. Kombucha Superberry flavor

MY INFOGRAPHIC

ANY QUESTIONS?

SOURCESHelm, Janet. (2010). Trendy Fizzy Drink is Mushrooming. NBC News, 1. Michaelis, Kristen. Kombucha Health Benefits. Food Renegade, 1.

Wollan, Malia. (2010). A Strange Brew May Be A Good Thing. The New York Times, 1. Unknown Author. (2010). Kombucha Tea. The American Cancer Society, 1.

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