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The Health Benefits of Kombucha

The Health Benefits of Kombucha. Why 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

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The Health Benefits of Kombucha

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  1. The Health Benefits of Kombucha Why you should drink it By Sophia Boerman

  2. 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

  3. How is it made? • Simple fermentation process combining black tea, sugar, yeast, and bacteria - also known as a Scoby • The combined ingredients sit in a dark and cool area for 7 to 14 days to ferment and grow

  4. Buy it or make it • Kombucha 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

  5. Home Brewing • Many devoted Kombucha drinkers brew their own • Saves money • Process of trial and error • Eventually, each brewer establishes their perfect blend and flavor combinations

  6. Why is it good for you? • Boosts metabolism • Cancer prevention • Natural detoxifier • Helps joint pain • Billions of probiotics per bottle • Aids digestion • Helps acne, brightens complexion • Increases energy levels

  7. 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 sugar • Kombucha should not be consumed in mass amounts • If made incorrectly, certain molds and fungi’s can form and cause illnesses and diseases

  8. Why I love kombucha • I’ve been drinking Kombucha for 5 years • Helps boost my energy levels • Cleared up my skin and brightened my complexion • Better than soda… • The perfect drink after a workout or a long night out • My personal favorite is Brew Dr. Kombucha Superberry flavor

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  10. Any Questions?

  11. Sources • Helm, 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. • Photos C/O Google Images and Pinterest

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