The South bay is known for its juice cleanses and healthy lifestyle and in the past couple months both Vons and Ralph started carrying a drink called Kombucha. However, this drink is not new at all, it actually originated in China and has recently became popular in the US. So what exactly is Kombucha? It is a mixture of bacteria, yeast, sugar and  Fermented tea. So to make this drink you take a large culture of bacteria and yeast and allow it it ferment in a jar with black tea and sugar. Although this sounds gross, the drink’s popularity is due to its hypothesized healing factors. According to the cancer society, this drink can prevent baldness, insomnia, intestinal disorders, arthritis, chronic fatigue syndrome, multiple sclerosis, AIDS, and cancer. Although it can help with all these problems, some enjoy the drink because it makes them feel energetic. However, there is not any actual scientific evidence that proves this drink works magic.

Why does the Cancer Society claim it has healing properties? Because when it ferments it contains…..

1.  Amino Acids

2. Acetic Acids

3. Gluconic Acids

4. Probiotics

5. Active Enzymes

6. and many other healthy benefits

However, you have to be careful about which brand of Kombucha tea you choose. Some can cause harm to your body rather than help it, if it is not prepared correctly. Some brands that are safe are…. GT, Yogi, The Product, and the Wonder Drink. Happy Drinking 🙂