National Bloody Mary Day

The Bloody Mary – a brunch staple and the most vegetable-dense cocktail. Bloody Marys are arguably the healthiest cocktail, but just how healthy are there. Bloody mary offers far more health benefits than a typical Manhattan or the other popular breakfast cocktail, a mimosa. If you drink Bloody Marys you can still get some of those health benefits your body craves, and needs.

The ingredients in a typical Bloody Mary include: Vodka, Tomato Juice, Lemon Juice, Spices or Hot Sauce, Horseradish and/or Worcestershire Sauce, Ice, Celery Stick garnish. Tomatoes are packed with nutrients that are great for your body’s natural processes. Tomatoes are considered a high-antioxidant food and one of the best sources of the phytonutrient, called lycopene, in the world. Lycopene is closely tied to enhanced immunity and cancer risk reduction. It is also great for adding a bit of protection to your skin when you want to go out in the sun all day. Also, the lycopene in tomatoes is a powerful antioxidant that promotes bone-health, heart-health, and can help lower cholesterol, is rich and plentiful in tomatoes! Research has also shown the power of antioxidants to drastically decrease inflammation, which has been directly linked to many diseases and can prevent or slow damage to our cells!

The vodka in Bloody Mary’s is actually not that bad for you. Vodka is low calorie, and is antibacterial as well as antimicrobial. It is also a known stress reliever, even more so than red wine. Vodka can increase blood-flow and circulation in your body which can prevent clots, strokes, and other heart diseases. Vodka can also help lower your cholesterol. And, for those watching their weight, it’s also generally considered a lower-calorie alcohol. Everything in moderation of course!

Horseradish contains a lot of great vitamins, such as vitamin C, folate, and dietary fiber. Horseradish fights the common cold, analgesic, antibiotic properties, protective against UTI’s, cancer-fighting properties called glucosinolates. Don’t forget the celery garnish! It is also packed with nutrients such as vitamin K, vitamin C, potassium, folate, and vitamin B6.

Celery is an excellent source of antioxidants and beneficial enzymes. Celery is known to fight cancer, lower high blood pressure, ease insomnia, prevent kidney stones and help with digestive problems.

Bloody Mary’s are the perfect brunch cocktail, especially to combat a hangover! Private Home Health Care invites you to stir up some Bloody Marys with friends for a good time. Cheers to your health!