It is a well-known and age-old adage, ‘an apple a day keeps the doctor away.’ It would not be an exaggeration to say that apple is a super food with incredible health benefit. Similarly, apple juice is quite beneficial for your health. Your apple juice recipe can be incorporated in smoothies or milkshakes or you can just have it as plain juice to assimilate the nutrients in your body. Apart from being versatile in its use, juices made from apple are rich in nutrients and antioxidants. Apple juice has been known to be good to fight against cancer, asthma, blood pressure and heart ailments. Here are five super benefits of including apple juice recipe in your daily health schedule! Good for heart: The antioxidant content of apple juice is very high and juices made from apple are rich in potassium. Antioxidants and potassium are both essential for a healthy heart. Good for eyes: Every nutrition guide will tell you that apple juice is essential to have a healthy eyesight. Apples are loaded with vitamin A, which is the key nutrient to prevent eye diseases and keep your eyes healthy. Good for liver: A healthy liver is essential to keep up the efficient functioning of your body.

Mojito has a lot of lovers across the globe and is an instant hit with someone who had it as their first drink. Whether you go partying with your friends or invite someone over, a mojito is a good option to have your share of alcohol without going overboard with it. When you go through the menu card to decide the drinks you would order, you must have observed that mojito does not appear simply as a mojito. There are quite a few variants in mojitos which too are favored and savored by people all around. These variants are quite popular but have you ever given a thought about the origin of your favorite drink or how it was made back then? Maybe not. Many people aren’t so inquisitive about such things, but those who are eager to trace the origin of their beloved drink, read on. Mojito is originally a Cuban highball! It was believed to be first concocted in Havana, Cuba, but the exact origin of this drink is still unknown. You would probably come across anecdotes regarding the origins of the drink. One such popular belief is that mojito is a variation of the 16th century drink El Draque which was christened after Sir Francis Drake, who landed in Havana after one of his successful expeditions.

Our desire for luxury and our fast-paced life has affected everything right from our education, family life, our work to our health. It is very ironic that our ancestors who didn’t experience our sort of luxuries were the ones fitter than us and they definitely led happier and longer lives. Our health has become a real cause of concern as majority of the population suffers from cardiovascular diseases, high cholesterol, blood pressure related issues, PCOD, respiratory diseases, etc. Most of these ailments are triggered by obesity which is sadly on the rise because of the unhealthy lifestyle that everyone has adopted. Obesity in childhood is an invitation for a series of ailments that can leave us damaged for the rest of their lives. But again, where there’s a will, there’s a way. If losing weight is your prime motive and you sweat it out for hours in the gym or practice yoga religiously , then there’s something that can act as a catalyst in helping you achieve your goals faster. These days people resort to plenty of health drinks that guarantee faster weight loss. Some of them are genuine ones while others merely play on people’s insecurities. But here are some genuine health drinks that would aid you in your journey to lose weight.

Moscow Mule with its signature copper mug has an interesting story. In 1939, the owner of The Cock ‘N’ Bull bar in Hollywood, Jack Morgan and the owner of Smirnoff, John Martin, collaborated to promote the bar’s house ginger beer and Smirnoff vodka. The result was the Moscow mule. Served in copper mugs, this cocktail has been successful in keeping alive both the brands after so many years. There is also a story behind how the Moscow mule came to be served in copper mugs. A Russian immigrant, Sophie Berezinski, had made the original copper mugs in her father’s workshop back in Russia. When she immigrated to California, she brought along with her 2,000 copper mugs she had designed. Reluctant to throw them away, she started looking for opportunities to sell her mugs. Fortunately, she came in contact with The Cock ‘N’ Bull team who were looking to promote their latest cocktail. That’s when Moscow mule came to be served in its typical copper mug and the beverage got its name: Moscow mule. A professional bartender may have a fancy way of making the Moscow mule. However, you can use this simple recipe to to make this classic cocktail of vodka and beer at home.

Being healthy is one of the topmost priorities these days since health is on a decline as a result of our constant quest to meet our daily needs and the luxuries we yearn for. You may hit the gym or go for a walk but unless you stick to your diet the weighing scale won’t budge an inch. Following a diet religiously is what would get you closer to your destination. Along with healthy eating, people have now resorted to healthy drinking. Give your beer some time off and check out the green drinks that have caught people’s fancy off late. Green drinks are nothing but your vegetables concocted in a liquid form to cater to your daily intake of minerals, vitamins, fiber, magnesium, etc. Check out  some of the most popular green drinks have not just worked wonders for people but also taste good once you get used to it. The kiwi and spinach smoothie:  Kiwi is known for its various health benefits and is very popular among those who aim at controlling their blood pressure. Spinach has high proteins, fiber, calcium and aids weight loss. This unusual combination brings to the table the perfect blend of the fruit and the vegetable and keeps you feeling full at least till your lunch.

As soon as summer arrives, everyone starts craving for refreshingly cool lemonade iced tea served in tall glasses with generous cubes of ice. A very common drink in the south, it has been noted that iced tea makes for about 85% of the total tea consumption in the United States. The reason for such a high margin is pretty simple, iced tea is a healthy alternative to carbonated beverages. Iced tea is available in many flavors, the most common among them being fruit-based flavors. Many novel flavors of iced tea have now been introduced. These include iced jasmine tea, herbal iced tea and the like. However, despite these new-age flavors and so much variety, the good old lemonade iced tea is still a favorite among many people. Easily made at home, lemonade iced tea is healthy as well as quite versatile since it can be an accompaniment to any meal or had as a standalone drink. Generally made with green tea leaves, it has all the health benefits of tea including a high proportion of antioxidants. It is also known to be good for the heart, especially its unsweetened variant. The addition of lemon gives the drink an astringent quality, which is known to be good for your gums and teeth.

In 1979, British-born American singer Rupert Holmes wrote a single with a wacky title Escape (The Pina Colada Song). With its catchy tune, this song about rekindling romance through a shared love for Pina Colada and rain has been used in the soundtrack of popular movies such as Guardians of Galaxy, Grown Ups, and Shrek. The lyrics of Holmes single are so simple that the words get stuck in your head and makes you crave for Pina Colada and go dancing in the rain or maybe somewhere out there to a beach. Perhaps to the idyllic beaches of Puerto Rico, where Pina Colada was first made? Just a year before Holmes wrote his song, Pina Colada became the national drink of the Caribbean Island in 1978. Puerto Ricans are so proud of their creation that they celebrate National Pina Colada Day every year on 10 July. Made with pineapple juice, coconut milk, and rum, the cocktail has a Spanish-origin name. Pina Colada literally means ‘strained pineapple’. The credit for the original recipe of Pina Colada is owned by Puerto Rican bartenders: Ramon “Monchito” Marrero Perez and Ramon Portas Mingot. According to one story, Ramon “Monchito” Marrero Perez made the first Pina Colada drink by mixing rum and coco lopez, that is, cream of coconut.

Do you know that the tiny Caribbean island of Puerto Rico celebrates a National Pina Colada day? Yes. You read that right. Every year on July 10, Puerto Ricans pay tribute to the fruity sweet cocktail beverage. Why? Because Pina Colada has its origin in Puerto Rico. The people of Puerto Rico are so proud of the cocktail that they have made the Pina Colada their national drink. And why should they not? The cocktail’s basic ingredients (coconut and pineapple) are abundantly available. The cocktail is refreshing and suitable for the eternal summer of Puerto Rico. The best way to celebrate National Pina Colada day is to give interesting twists to the drink. The original recipe calls for mixing white rum, coconut milk, pineapple juice and crushed ice. All these are blended until smooth. The resultant cocktail has a creamy consistency, sweet flavor, and a fruity aroma. Whether you’re celebrating National Pina Colada Day or not, you can certainly make different variations of the tropical cocktail. Here are a few interesting twists to the pretty looking Pina Colada. Berry-Packed Pina Colada: This one is also known as Lava Flow for its vibrant reddish-black color that resembles lava. For this, you have to do away with the coconut milk altogether.

Bloody Mary is quite an ironical drink: an alcohol-based cocktail that is known to to be sure shot cure for a hangover. With a splash of vodka and mix of tomato juice, lemon juice, Tabasco and other spices, Bloody Mary seemed to have come out of nowhere. Although the cocktail has no relation to Queen Mary I of England, its origin is quite uncertain. One claim is that the cocktail was discovered by Fernand Petiot, a bartender at the New York Bar in Paris. The bar later changed its name to Harry’s New York Bar. Another claim is that Bloody Mary was first served in the Hemingway Bar at The Ritz Paris. Despite two conflicting stories, one thing is certain. The racy vodka-tomato based cocktail originated in the glamorous world of Paris. Also, it is related to Ernest Hemingway. Hemingway was a frequent patron at the New York Bar. It is quite interesting that a cure for hangover was concocted in a bar frequented by a writer who was known to be a chronic alcoholic. Also known as Red Snapper, the Bloody Mary can be given several twists and twirls by adding different ingredients. Here are four quirky twists to make Bloody Mary.

Along with healthy food, it is necessary to pay attention to what you sip as well. Drinking healthy is also essential to maintain a balanced diet and keeping your body healthy. Here are a few best drinks recipes or combinations that are healthy for you. Warm Lemon Water: Having a glass of warm lemon water it on an empty stomach helps to detoxify your body early in the morning right after you wake up. Warm a glass of water and squeeze the juice of a half a lemon. Add a teaspoon of honey to make more appetizing. Honey also adds certain benefits such as regulating blood sugar levels and reducing gastrointestinal disorders. Enriched with Vitamin C, this drink helps to fight infections and common cold. Also, it boosts your immune system and balances the pH levels of your body. Add a dash of ginger for an extra kick. Having warm lemon water regularly is known to aid in weight loss as well. Cucumber-Apple: This drink combines the coolness of cucumber and goodness of apples. This is like a magic potion for your skin and hair. It cleanses your skin pores and gives your healthy glowing skin. Also, it helps to improve the luster of your hair.

Celebrity chef Jamie Oliver once wanted all parents to teach their kids about food. Rightly so, it is rather essential that kids not only understand the nutritional value of food but also get involved in the art of cooking, baking, roasting and grilling. Cooking helps kids to appreciate food and develop a healthy food culture. What’s best, cooking has long term benefits that can stay with them for a lifetime! The best way to rope in your little ones as a helping hand in the kitchen is by making the kind of food they relish. Baking seems the best way to get kids interested in the kitchen. The best part about baking is that it is simple, hassle-free, safe and a busy mom’s time saver. Check out some easy kids recipes that you can get your budding Marthas, Jamies and Nigellas to bake. Assorted fruit tart: This is a great recipe to introduce your young ones to the wonders of baking. This recipe is easy and takes just about an hour to get made. You could utilize the prep time and help your kids make the pastry dough by pulsing flour, sugar, egg yolk and some butter in a food processor. Use a tart tin and place the dough on it before baking.