From kombucha to energy and protein products, we test new health drinks

THE health and wellbeing business has become a huge industry – and drinks are now a massive part of this money-spinning mass market.

From stomach-sorting kombucha – fermented and sweetened black tea – to energy and protein products, there is something for everyone.

3

Today Jane Atkinson looks at the latest health drinks to hit the shops and online retailers. 

Juice

THE Berry Company has launched its latest product – the delicious green tea and blueberry juice blend with aronia and juniper extract.

I was dreading trying this because I am not a huge fan of green tea.
But all you can really taste is a dry, fruity flavour.

READ MORE ON HEALTH

HELPING HAND

Dozens of health conditions could make you entitled to £156 a week in benefits

TEEN RISK

Millions of teens have mental health issues - the 10 signs you must not ignore

It is refreshing. In terms of health benefits, blueberries are packed full of vitamin C, aronia berries are considered one of the richest sources of plant antioxidants and juniper extract has been used for the treatment of gastrointestinal and autoimmune disorders

This juice blend contains just 4.6g sugar and 20 calories per 100ml. £2.25 for a 1-litre carton, see .

3

Gut health

AFTER 150 years, malted-milk drink firm Horlicks is joining the world of protein products.

Protein, as we know, is good for gym bunnies but is also key to preventing muscle loss as we age.

Most read in The Sun

over & out

Blow for Eamonn Holmes as co-host is replaced with no explanation after 3 years

MID-AIR BRAWL

Watch as drunken passengers brawl on Jet2 flight & try to bite each other

TEEN HORROR

Major motorway closed after teenage girl rushed to hospital as drivers stranded

STRUCK OFF

Headteacher in charge of ski trip where schoolgirl slept with 3 boys is banned

Its Healthy Gut drink is specially formulated with Vitamins B12, B6, C and D to contribute to the function of the immune system.

It also contains prebiotics and the amino acid glutamine, which is great for immune function – especially if you are stressed.

You add hot or cold milk to make a drink and it tastes great, just like the original with that familiar malted milk. Gorgeous.

Watch the calories though – 271 calories per 40g serving with 300ml semi skimmed milk, 17.7g sugar and 15.4g protein.

£14.99 for a 400g pouch, see and Amazon.

Plant milk

3

I LIKE milk. The normal stuff, from the cow. And I do struggle with the alternatives.

But this one is good. Lilk’s Common Blend is a combination of five per cent oats and five per cent rice, with water, rapeseed oil, calcium, stabilisers and vitamins.

It was designed to be used in tea and coffee, which is probably why I like it.

Many of the plant milks I’ve tried in the past can ruin a good cuppa.

READ MORE SUN STORIES

BABY DEATH

Mum, 31, who let her seven-month-old son drown while she played games is jailed

SPLIT STRUGGLE

Heartbreaking moment Molly-Mae’s daughter Bambi begs for ‘daddy’ Tommy Fury

Read More on The Sun

PUB GRUB

Wetherspoons worker reveals pub's secrets… including major breakfast 'cheat'

NAME SHAME

I accidentally named my twins after TV characters - I’m so embarrassed

The genius apparently is in the mixing of the oats and rice. If I had to choose a milk alternative, this would be it.

Just 53 calories per 100ml, 2.6g fat and 3.1g of sugar. £1.90 per litre, see .