National Tequilla Day 2019: Weightloss, Colon detoxification+5 Other Health Benefits of This Mexican Spirit

National Tequilla Day 2019: Weightloss, Colon detoxification+5 Other Health Benefits of This Mexican Spirit

National Tequilla Day is celebrated every year in the US on July 24. The world celebrates the Mexican spirit on this day and why not? the drink has made every party better(or worse) making it memorable! Don't tell me you don't have your own favourite Tequilla memory, if you are above 18? But did you know Tequilla also has health benefits? I know it sounds crazy but research has it that if taken in moderation Tequilla can actually benefit your health. We are definitely not saying that it doesn't have its set of effects though but in comparison to other forms of alcohol, opting for "100% agave" tequila can be more beneficial than you think.

Taking a shot of tequila after a meal has been linked to aiding digestion as well. Some suggest a shot before a meal to rev up your metabolism and appetite, and then a shot after to soothe and assist digestion.

You’ve probably heard about probiotics by now, but if not, probiotics are the healthy bacteria that naturally populate our intestines. They are responsible for most of our immune system and help our bodies keep a healthy balance. Some of the fructans which tequila is derived from actually supply these good guys!

Setting the stage for the good bacteria, prebiotics help tend the ground, so to speak. They create a living space for them. According to this study, the prebiotic attributes of tequila help make the intestines a more friendly environment for healthy bacteria to thrive.

It also presents the opportunity for diabetics to enjoy tequila now and again, as the fructans being non-digestible, acts as fibre. By passing through the body undigested, it avoids the dangerous blood sugar spike as well as stimulates insulin production.

Thanks to it’s relaxing benefits, tequila can help calm the nerves and may even aid in inducing sleep for the deprived. It’s best not to depend on any substance, particularly alcohol, on a regular basis.

Generally the rule is, if you want to lose weight, don’t drink alcohol. Remember, liquid calories go down so much easier than we realize, so it’s still true. But if you can manage to drink a controlled amount of tequila you can benefit from the weight-loss properties of agavins, which are a particular kind of sugar in tequila.

Tequila is made from the blue agave plant. This plant contains fructans which aren't digestible. This is good news for fighting colon disease. Researchers have used fructans to help deliver drugs to the colon to fight diseases such as Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis, and irritable bowel syndrome.

Having laid down the health benefits, you must remember that you can reap these benefits only if you consume Tequilla in moderation and check for what the alcohol is made up of.