BeveragesBeveragesBeverages are drinks that are specifically prepared for the purpose of human consumption. It includes all the liquids that man can safely drink, starting from water to soft drinks to alcoholic beverages. Tea is the most widely consumed beverage, followed by coffee. There are various natural and artificially prepared beverages that one can choose from these days. However, as it can be expected, natural beverages are always better for one’s health, and contain higher nutritional vale. They are prepared using fruits, vegetables, seeds, leaves, honey, dairy products, and are known to keep a person fit. Artificial beverages too are very refreshing but their regular consumption can be harmful for human health. Some beverages are served hot while the others are served cold. However, certain beverages such as coffee, and chocolate drinks can be consumed both hot as well as cold. During winters consuming hot beverages and certain alcoholic drinks is a must for beating the chill. During summers, of course cold beverages are loved the most. There can be various reasons why one may consume a beverage. Water is most importantly consumed for the purpose of human survival. A living thing cannot live without water for about more than ten days. Beverages such as tea, coffee, soft drinks, etc are consumed for the purpose of refreshment. Fruit juices and sports drinks also energize one. Beverages can also be prescribed by doctors for treatment of certain medical symptoms. Nevertheless beverages such as alcoholic drinks and soft drinks as well, when consumed in high quantities can have severe ill effects on a person’s health. They not only damage the liver, but are also addictive in nature. Much has been done to control the consumption of such drinks by passing laws and imposing high taxes on the manufacture and their sales. However, their consumption continues to be on a rise causing serious liver problems to people world over.The rapid growth of the beverage manufacturing industry shows the rapidity at which consumable drinks are gaining popularity. New varieties of beverages are coming up each day and people are not afraid to try out these varieties. After all who can deny that there is nothing more rewarding that having your thirst quenched with a rich beverage whether it is lemonade, a ginger beer, milkshake, lactic beverage, honey based beverage, of plain natural water! |