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Comienzos inteligentes para un corazón sano: Mejore la hidratación y evite los azúcares añadidos con bebidas más saludables
Corazón sano
(Family Features) La forma de empezar la mañana puede influir en el resto del día. Si quiere incorporar opciones más saludables a su rutina matutina, pruebe un concepto conocido como “habit stacking” (apilar hábitos). Incorporar pequeños hábitos más saludables a las rutinas que ya se tienen, como disfrutar de una bebida matutina o desayunar antes de revisar el correo electrónico en lugar de empezar directamente con las tareas del día, puede hacer más fácil mantener un nuevo hábito cuando se incorpora a una rutina ya existente.
Si ya disfruta de la rutina del desayuno para empezar el día, considere la posibilidad de cambiar las bebidas azucaradas por una bebida más sana como el té verde o negro sin azúcar. Si se incorpora a una dieta sana, el té sin azúcar puede contribuir a la salud del corazón.
Si necesita ayuda para empezar, Lipton, orgulloso patrocinador nacional de la campaña Life is Why de la American Heart Association, ha creado estas recetas de té fáciles de hacer y más saludables.
Con un pequeño puñado de ingredientes, los batidos de té verde, bayas y plátano resultan muy sabrosos, ideales para un desayuno rápido. Para refrescarse a cualquier hora del día, los Spritzers espumosos de té verde y arándanos ofrecen una solución sin azúcares añadidos, mientras que los Mocktails de Mojito de té verde sin alcohol aportan dulzor natural con jugo 100% de fruta.
Elegir bebidas sin azúcares añadidos puede contribuir a un corazón sano, según la American Heart Association, por lo que estas recetas son perfectas para acumular hábitos a diario. Debido a que es predominantemente agua, que es necesaria para que el cuerpo funcione de la mejor manera, el té sin azúcar proporciona una forma deliciosa de hidratarse sin renunciar a esos hábitos más saludables.
Descubra más formas de mejorar las rutinas diarias en Heart.org/eatsmart.
Batidos de plátano, bayas y té verde
Receta cortesía de la American Heart Association
Porciones: 4 (1 1/2 tazas por porción)
- 3 tazas de agua
- 8 bolsas de té verde individuales
- 16 onzas de bayas mixtas congeladas (aproximadamente 3 tazas)
- 2 plátanos medianos, pelados, cortados por la mitad y congelados
- 1 taza de yogur griego natural sin grasa
- 2 cucharadas de raíz de jengibre pelada y rallada (opcional)
- 2 cucharadas de extracto de vainilla (opcional)
- 2 cucharadas de semillas de chía o lino (opcional)
- En una cacerola pequeña a fuego alto, hierva el agua. Retire la sartén del fuego. Sumerja las bolsitas de té. Deje reposar durante 4 minutos. Deseche las bolsitas de té. Deje que la mezcla de té se enfríe durante 30 minutos. Vierta en la jarra. Refrigere durante 2 horas o hasta que esté frío.
- En un procesador de alimentos o licuadora, procese el té, las bayas, los plátanos y el yogur hasta que quede una mezcla homogénea. Agregue raíz de jengibre y vainilla, si lo desea, y procese hasta que la mezcla no tenga grumos. Sirva en cuatro vasos. Espolvoree con semillas de chía, si lo desea.
Información nutricional por ración (sin ingredientes opcionales): 136 calorías; 1 g de grasa total (0 g de grasa saturada, grasa trans, grasa poliinsaturada y grasa monoinsaturada); 3 mg de colesterol; 23 mg de sodio; 29 g de carbohidratos; 5 g de fibra; 18 g de azúcares totales (0 g de azúcares añadidos); 8 g de proteínas.
Cócteles sin alcohol de mojito de té verde
Receta cortesía de la American Heart Association
Porciones: 4 (1 1/2 tazas por porción)
- 4 tazas de agua
- 4 bolsitas de té verde individuales
- 32-40 ramitas de menta fresca, más otras para decorar, divididas
- 2 tazas de cubitos de hielo
- 1 taza de jugo de uva 100 % blanca
- 1/2 taza de jugo de lima fresco (unas 4 limas medianas)
- 1 lima mediana, cortada en cuatro gajos o ralladura de lima (opcional)
- En una cacerola pequeña a fuego alto, hierva el agua. Retire la sartén del fuego. Sumerja las bolsitas de té. Deje reposar durante 4 minutos. Deseche las bolsitas de té. Deje que la mezcla de té se enfríe durante 30 minutos. Vierta en la jarra. Refrigere durante 2 horas o hasta que esté frío.
- A la hora de servir, añada hojas de menta a cuatro vasos. Con un machacador o una cuchara de madera, machacar las hojas de menta varias veces para que suelten su jugo. No las triture hasta que se conviertan en pulpa. Agregue hielo.
- Agregue el jugo de uva blanca y el jugo de lima a la mezcla de té. Sirva en vasos. Adorne cada uno con una rodaja de lima y una hoja de menta.
Consejo: Para obtener más jugo de los cítricos, antes de cortarlos, caliente la fruta en el microondas a potencia alta durante 30 segundos, o hasta que esté caliente. Cuando esté lo suficientemente frío como para manipularlo, use un escariador de cítricos o un exprimidor de jugo de mano para exprimir los cítricos.
Información nutricional por ración: 45 calorías; 0 g de grasa total (0 g de grasa saturada, grasa trans, grasa poliinsaturada y grasa monoinsaturada); 0 mg de colesterol; 7 mg de sodio; 13 g de carbohidratos; 0 g de fibra; 10 g de azúcares totales (0 g de azúcares añadidos); 1 g de proteínas.
Spritzers espumosos de té verde y arándanos
Receta cortesía de la American Heart Association
Porciones: 4 (1 1/2 tazas por porción)
- 4 tazas de agua
- 4 bolsitas de té verde individuales
- 1 taza de jugo 100 % de arándano o jugo 100 % de arándano y granada
- 2 tazas de cubitos de hielo
- 1/2 taza de agua mineral (con o sin sabor) o agua mineral con gas baja en sodio, fría
- 4 rodajas de naranja o rodajas de lima (opcional)
- En una cacerola pequeña a fuego alto, hierva el agua. Retire la sartén del fuego. Sumerja las bolsitas de té. Deje reposar durante 4 minutos. Deseche las bolsitas de té. Deje que la mezcla de té se enfríe durante 30 minutos. Vierta en la jarra. Agregue el jugo de arándano. Refrigere durante 2 horas o hasta que esté frío.
- A la hora de servir, ponga cubitos de hielo en cuatro vasos. Vierta la mezcla de té en vasos. Cubra cada porción con agua mineral. Adorne con rodajas de naranja.
Consejo: Para hacer cubitos de hielo con sabor a arándano, llene la bandeja para cubitos de hielo con jugo 100 % de arándano y congélelo.
Información nutricional por ración: 32 calorías: 0 g de grasa total (0 g de grasa saturada, grasa trans, grasa poliinsaturada y grasa monoinsaturada); 0 mg de colesterol; 4 mg de sodio; 8 mg de carbohidratos; 0 g de fibra; 8 g de azúcares totales (0 g de azúcares añadidos); 1 g de proteínas.
SOURCE:
American Heart Association
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Last Updated on July 1, 2026 by Daily News Staff
Cool Down This Summer with a Sweet Slushie
(Family Features) Each season throughout the year seems to
have its own “flavor,” and summer is no exception. Hamburgers and hot dogs off
the grill, refreshing watermelon at snack time and cool, delicious ice cream on
warm evenings.
While many people think of sweetpotatoes during the
holidays, you can make this sweet vegetable a key ingredient all year-round –
including summertime. As one of the most versatile veggies you can find,
they’re easy to add to a variety of recipes while enhancing flavor and boosting
nutrition content.
Sweetpotatoes can be your summer staple in both simple and
elevated recipes alike, as well as in both sweet and savory dishes. They can be
cooked or prepared in several ways: on the stove, baked, microwaved, grilled or
slow cooked.
Or, for an easy way to cool down in the heat, try them in a
creamy drink like this Sweetpotato Summer Slushie. It may surprise you, but
sweetpotatoes are ideal for sipping – smoothies and cocktails are both
crowd-pleasers, especially during sweltering summer days. This refreshing treat
can be made with or without the boozy kick; just break out the blender and kick
back in the sunshine.
To discover more ways to cook and enjoy sweetpotatoes all
summer long, visit ncsweetpotatoes.com.
Watch video to see how to make this recipe!
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Recipe courtesy of the North
Carolina Sweetpotato Commission
- 1 cup cooked,
mashed North
Carolina Sweetpotatoes - 1 cup
pineapple juice - 1/2 cup orange
juice - 1/4 cup lemon
juice - 1/4 cup coconut
milk - 2-3 tablespoons
simple syrup or honey (adjust to taste) - 1 teaspoon
vanilla extract - 2 cups crushed
ice - 2 ounces
spiced rum, coconut rum or bourbon (optional) - pineapple
slices or orange wedges, for garnish (optional)
- In blender, blend sweetpotatoes, pineapple juice, orange
juice, lemon juice, coconut milk, simple syrup or honey, vanilla extract and
ice until smooth and slushy. - Pour into glasses and serve.
- For alcoholic version: Add spiced rum, coconut rum or
bourbon after blending. Pulse in blender or stir after blending for layered
effect. - Garnish with pineapple slices or orange wedges, if desired.
SOURCE:
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How healthy is Sodastream?
The SodaStream Sparkling Water Maker is a device that forces carbon dioxide (CO2) gas (stored under pressure in a cylinder) into water, making it sparkling (fizzy)
Sodastream machines have been gaining popularity in recent years as an alternative to store-bought soft drinks. Not only are they more environmentally friendly, but they also offer several health benefits compared to traditional sodas.
Reduced Sugar Intake
One of the most significant health benefits of using a Sodastream machine is reducing sugar intake. Traditional sodas are loaded with sugar, and excessive sugar intake can lead to weight gain, obesity, and other health problems such as Type 2 diabetes. With a Sodastream machine, you can control the amount of sugar you add to your drink, allowing you to enjoy a refreshing beverage without the harmful effects of excessive sugar consumption.
No Artificial Sweeteners
Many store-bought soft drinks contain artificial sweeteners, which can have negative health effects such as headaches and digestive problems. Sodastream machines, on the other hand, allow you to use natural sweeteners such as fruit extracts, honey or agave nectar, giving you a healthier and more natural alternative.
No Preservatives
Another advantage of using a Sodastream machine is that you can avoid preservatives commonly found in store-bought soft drinks. Preservatives such as sodium benzoate and potassium sorbate have been linked to health problems such as cancer and allergies. By making your own drinks, you can avoid these harmful additives and enjoy a healthier, preservative-free beverage.
Eco-Friendly
In addition to the health benefits, using a Sodastream machine is also environmentally friendly. Traditional soft drinks are packaged in plastic bottles or cans, which contribute to environmental pollution. With a Sodastream machine, you can reuse the same bottle multiple times, reducing waste and helping to reduce your carbon footprint.
Variety
Finally, Sodastream machines offer a wide variety of flavors and options, allowing you to customize your drink to your liking. You can mix and match different flavors or create your own unique blends, giving you a healthier and more enjoyable alternative to traditional sodas.
In conclusion, Sodastream machines offer several health benefits compared to traditional store-bought soft drinks. By reducing sugar intake, avoiding artificial sweeteners and preservatives, and being eco-friendly, they offer a healthier and more sustainable alternative to traditional soft drinks. Moreover, with a wide variety of flavors and options, you can customize your drink to your liking, making it a fun and enjoyable way to stay healthy.
Beverages
Caraway Tea Company Scales Up to Meet 2026’s Sleep & Stress Tea Boom
Caraway Tea Company expands Poughkeepsie production for private label sleep and stress herbal teas, including chamomile, valerian, and adaptogen blends.
If 2026 has a defining wellness habit, it might be the “evening ritual”—that intentional wind-down window when people trade late-night scrolling (or a nightcap) for something calmer, warmer, and repeatable. Caraway Tea Company is betting on that behavior in a big way. The Hudson Valley-based, women-owned tea manufacturer and private-label co-packer announced it has expanded production capacity specifically for sleep- and stress-support herbal blends, responding to what it calls one of the fastest-moving consumer wellness categories of the year.
The company, which is SQF Level 2-certified and USDA Organic, has relocated to a larger manufacturing facility in Poughkeepsie, New York. The new setup includes six pyramid tea bag lines, dedicated iced tea bag lines, pyramid envelope lines, and loose tea packing capabilities—giving brands flexibility to launch (or expand) sleep and stress SKUs across multiple retail formats without having to compromise on presentation or scale.
Why “wind-down” tea is having a moment
Caraway points to a broader shift: sleep support isn’t a niche add-on anymore—it’s becoming a primary product driver. Chamomile alone represents roughly 32% of the global herbal ingredient market, making it the most consumed wellness botanical worldwide. And consumer research published earlier this year places sleep-supporting herbal teas among the highest-growth wellness beverage segments, with both retail and DTC brands building full product lines around the wind-down occasion.
In other words: consumers aren’t just buying tea. They’re buying the routine.
“Sleep and stress are no longer a sub-category — they’re driving the conversation,” said Michael Caraway, COO of Caraway Tea Company. He noted that brand requests have evolved quickly—from simple chamomile blends to more complex, multi-ingredient evening formulas featuring botanicals like valerian, passionflower, lemon balm, and lavender, sometimes layered with adaptogens. Those formulas, he added, come with higher expectations: clinical-quality botanicals, traceability, and packaging that supports a ritual—not just a single serving.
The blends brands are building now
Caraway says its expanded facility is designed to support a range of sleep and stress formulations, including:
- Classic relaxation blends built on familiar botanicals like chamomile, lavender, and lemon balm—the traditional foundation of many bedtime teas.
- Deeper sleep formulas incorporating ingredients such as valerian root, passionflower, hops, and skullcap for consumers with more pronounced sleep concerns.
- Stress-and-cortisol-support blends featuring adaptogens like ashwagandha, holy basil (tulsi), and reishi—bridging daytime stress management with nighttime recovery.
- Caffeine-replacement evening rituals aimed at the growing audience swapping evening alcohol or screen time for a structured wind-down practice.
All blends are produced under SQF Level 2 and USDA Organic protocols, with packaging options spanning pyramid sachets, traditional and iced tea bags, pyramid envelopes, and loose-leaf formats for retail and foodservice.
The “rigor problem” in functional sleep teas
Alongside capacity growth, Caraway is also making a standards argument—especially for the sleep category, where consumer expectations are high and the line between marketing and outcomes can get blurry.
“A bedtime tea makes a promise,” said Gina Caraway, CEO and Co-Founder. “Consumers expect it to help them sleep. That promise is earned through sourcing, formulation, and batch testing. You can put ‘sleep’ on a box. You can’t put it in the cup unless the work is real.”
Caraway says it supports partners from concept to finished goods with in-house blending, small-batch flexibility, and full regulatory documentation—positioning itself as a manufacturing partner for both established brands and emerging wellness companies that want to compete in a crowded, fast-moving category.
What’s next
With the expanded Poughkeepsie facility now online, Caraway Tea Company is accepting inquiries for Q3 productionfor sleep and stress-support blends—an indicator that brands are already planning ahead for late-summer and fall wellness demand.
For brands watching the market, the takeaway is simple: the evening ritual is no longer a trend to test—it’s a product lane to build around. And as consumers get more discerning about what “works,” manufacturers that can deliver traceability, testing, and format flexibility may become the quiet force behind the next wave of functional tea growth.
Source and Related Links
- Press release pickup (Morningstar / PR Newswire syndication): Caraway Tea Company Expands Capacity for Sleep & Stress Wellness Teas
- Company overview page: Caraway Tea Company
- Main site (services / private label positioning): Caraway Tea Company – Private Label Tea Manufacturer
- Company press page (helpful for context + additional announcements): Caraway Tea Company Press
- Additional syndication pickup (Yahoo Finance): Caraway Tea Company Expands Capacity for Sleep & Stress Wellness Teas
- Brand social proof / updates (Facebook page): Caraway Tea Company on Facebook
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