Fill Your Mug

Gia-Raquel Rose, owner of Airs Above Yoga, LLC and a real estate sales associate in Tewksbury, New Jersey has had a love for horses stemming from early childhood. Growing up in “horse country” afforded her the privilege of beginning to ride from the tender age of four. It was a childhood illness, which brought her riding aspirations to an abrupt halt. It took twenty years before she was able to reunite with her long lost passion for horses and their ability to heal. In that time, she received a Bachelor of Arts in Corporate Communication from Arcadia University and became a twice two hundred hour certified yoga instructor in both Hatha and Vinyasa. It was the loss of her mother, Rose, to breast cancer, which ultimately shifted her trajectory from the corporate world to the internal work for which yoga, as a practice, is renowned.We explore the often-overlooked aspect of nutrition—what we drink—and how making conscious beverage choices can significantly impact our overall health and wellbeing. Filling our cups with healthier options doesn't mean sacrificing enjoyment; it's about finding balance between nourishment and pleasure.• Sugar content is the biggest health concern in most beverages, from sodas to fruit juices marketed as "healthy"• Raw honey makes an excellent natural sweetener alternative, offering antibacterial properties, antioxidants, and potential allergy relief when sourced locally• Coffee and black tea contain beneficial antioxidants; it's what we add to them that creates problems• Green tea and matcha provide gentler caffeine with concentrated antioxidants that make excellent afternoon pick-me-ups• Coconut water serves as nature's sports drink with electrolytes and potassium, making an ideal base for smoothies• Adaptogenic mushroom beverages offer cognitive benefits, stress reduction, and sleep support beyond simple hydration• Evening relaxation options like chamomile tea, CBD-infused drinks, and adaptogenic "unwinding" beverages provide alternatives to alcohol• Making conscious beverage choices creates ripple effects throughout your wellness journey, encouraging mindfulness in other aspects of self-careFor more Divas That Care Network Episodes visit www.divasthatcare.com