3 Convenient Beverage Hacks that Can Boost Your Health

In a world where most of us are too busy living in what seems to be a never-ending rat race, ensuring a nutrient-dense eating agenda can be an arduous task. Here are three beverage hacks that are quick to prepare, and can help you achieve your nutritional ambitions without delaying your day.

1. Bulletproof Your Coffee!

A cup of joe is a morning-routine staple, and there are various health benefits to drinking it black. However, if you want to take your coffee drinking to the next level while boosting your health, try adding grass-fed butter and MCT oil to the mix. Beginning the day with caffeine supplemented with healthy fats can provide a significantly powerful energy boost, while improving cognitive function.

My Recommendation: For those who are too lazy to conjure this peculiar recipe, I recommend checking out ButterBuzz.com, a company that produces and sells "buzzpods," which are convenient, refrigerated pods packed with the health ingredients mentioned early, plus a ton more. The best part is: they can be ordered directly to your house.

2. Jack Up Your Protein Shakes

Protein shakes don't just have to be for iron-bearing gym rats. In fact, they can act as substantial meal replacements if made right. A high quality protein blended with super-greens (think kale, spinach, chard), frozen fruit, such as blueberries or bananas, and a plethora of other healthy additives, can help you cover all of your nutritional bases.

My Recommendation: Finding the right protein powder is the foundation of a healthy shake. Care less about the amount of protein that is in it and more about the quality of the ingredients inside. I recommend checking out Gardenoflife.com and the various options of plant-based powders they sell.

3. Swap Your Favorite Hot Beverage for Bone Broth

Okay, not so much a hack, but stay with me. It sounds weird, I know. Odds are you are unsure of what bone broth is, what it looks like, and what it smells like. We've all heard the saying that, "chicken soup is good for the soul," but it's actually the reaction that takes place from the bones that provides the soul alleviation. Simmering these bones in a large pot over a long period of time will cause the bones to release healing compounds that have the power to protect your joints, boost your immune system, maintain healthy skin, and work its magic with a ton of other health benefits. While I find the taste to be savory and comforting, you may disagree. However, what is objective is its convenience and its overwhelming health benefits.

My Recommendation: It requires a full day in the kitchen to whip up a large pot of bone broth, but that batch will last you a few weeks. If cooking isn't your forte, and would rather opt for something pre-made, I recommend checking out kettleandfire.com. Their homemade bone broth contains all of the same health benefits you'd receive from making your own, and can be found at Whole Foods or possibly your local food store.

Drinking your nutrients as opposed to chewing them is a convenient way to stay on top of your health game. Use these 3 recommendations as a stepping stone to a healthier you. Start slurpin' people!