Video:The pros and cons of Aloe vera Drinks.
A new trend for 2015 is popping up, Aloe drinks!
They're made mostly from sugar and water but are bursting with a lot of good things, but a few side effects are peeping out too, from the pros and cons below you can see the pros out way the cons but each should be considered equally to find the right balance for you. Consumption of the drink should be how much you can balance in your diet. *my recommendations below.
Pros & Cons:
Pros
- Preventing Illness: includes vitamins and essential bacteria fighting ingredients.
- Aids In Glowing Skin
- Aids In Digestion
- Contains Essential Amino Acids
- Helps Cure Acne
- Reduces Pain
- Repairs Skin During Frostbite
- Anti-Cancer Activity
- Hair Growth
- Reduces Blood Sugar
Cons:
- Aloe vera contains a laxative which can cause diarrhoea if taken in large amounts.
- The juice may cause adverse reactions when consumed along with few medicines. Laxative in aloe vera may even inhibit the absorption of some drugs in the body.
- "Consumption of aloe vera juice can lead the body to produce excessive amounts of adrenaline, which can be harmful for people suffering from heart conditions. It can also lower potassium levels in the body, causing irregular heartbeats, weakness and soft muscles. Hence, it is not recommended for children and elderly people. " Style craze
Drinks on the market:
OKF ALOE KING ALOE VERA DRINK PREMIUM 500ML
£1.20
These can be bought from 'foreign food markets' in your local supermarket or on-line through googling 'OKF ALOE KING'.
available in: Asda Tesco, walmart.
www.auravita.com have a great looking bottle but it is branded as natural and pure looking, it has the same values of sugar,water, colourings, flavourings as the cheaper values, its just sold a bit more up market.
Holland & Barrett Aloe Vera Juice Drink Cranberry £8.99
473ml Liquid £8.99
The most expensive by far, Holland and Barrett are selling a smaller bottle for 6 times the price!
*My aloe vera hero of the day is: Tropicaloe
original aloe vera juice drink. 2 for £1.00
I have been buying this for a month now, i buy 6 for £3.00 and i drink half a bottle a day 250ml ( not religiously) so it normally lasts me 2 weeks.
The drink does give me stomach cramps and diarrhoea if i drink more then half so I'm very careful with quantities as someone who does suffer with IBS. That doesn't mean i can't drink it, so make sure you find the right balance for you.
The flavours are great, the prices are amazing and the healthy benefits are great.
I hope you have a happy and healthy week
.a video blog of this juicy drink will be up by the 31st of the month.
Here are a group of other sites of interest for information on aloe vera: http://www.nourishingtreasures.com/index.php/2012/02/06/28-things-betcha-didnt-know-about-aloe-vera/
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