As the summer sun has arrived, keeping yourself hydrated is very essential for maintaining health and vitality. With increased outdoor activities and exposure to the heat, our body water reserves quickly drain.
Consuming juicy fruits like watermelon, strawberry, cucumber, that has high water content helps you stay hydrated. Sipping on cool beverages like homemade lemonade, fruit infused water, coconut water not only fulfill your thirst but same time it also provides electrolytes to your body.
Encourage your children to drink more fluids by offering colorful beverages such as fruit smoothies, frozen fruit pops.
Top 8 summer drinks you must try recipe.
1. Fruit infused water
Combine slices of oranges, lime, cucumbers with water for a flavorful hydrating drink. It not only looks colorful, also it attracts your kids to drink it more. The fruits in the water contain nutrients like vitamins A and C, potassium which fuels your body with nutrients and vitamins that will help improve your overall health during this hot weather. You can also combine your favorite fruits in water and keep over night and drink it next day.
2. Homemade lemonade
Lemon provides 90% more water content as well as electrolytes to your body, keeping you well hydrated under the searing sun. It also prevents damage to kidney cells due to its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory activity. It is also beneficial if you have cough and cold as it boosts immunity which helps fight various infections. For those on weight management it can be very beneficial when taken regularly along with honey in warm water. Combine water with lemon juice and honey with mint leaves(optional).
3. Smoothies
As the summer arrives with the heat, it also brings the juiciest fruits that make perfect smoothies. Berries like blueberries, blackberries, strawberries are available in summer. You can make a refreshing smoothie with milk or yogurt along with any of your fruit choices. Vanilla mint smoothie, banana milk smoothie, water melon smoothie, mixed fruit smoothie are some flavorful and healthy choices of smoothies.
4. Iced herbal tea
As herbal Tea is a 100% caffeine-free and blend of various leaves, fruits, bark, roots, or flowers, it provides plenty of health benefits like vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. Unsweetened iced tea can be a great addition to your weight loss journey. Drinking a refreshing iced herbal tea is a perfect way to cool down your body fast. Teas with rosehips and petals, hibiscus, lemon, lime, elderflower, lemon balm, or yarrow are for cooling.
5. Coconut water
Coconut water is beneficial for your body, specially during summer when we sweat a lot. It is hydrating, low in calories, rich in nutrients, also it helps in digestion and boost the immune system. It has natural cooling properties that hydrates your body and balances the temperature-generating electrolytes naturally. It plays a vital role if you are under weight management as it helps to burn fat and lessens hunger.
6. Fruit punch
Preparing a fruit punch at home is a smart addition to your well-balanced diet providing tons of vitamins and minerals like potassium, vitamin C and folate. It’s a perfectly healthy and refreshing alternative to store-bought fruit juices and other sugary drinks as there are no artificial colors, flavors or preservatives added when you make it for yourself.
7. Frozen yogurt
Frozen yogurt offers several health benefits compared to other frozen desserts. The live and active culture found in yogurt supports you gut heal and digestion. Using a greek yogurt can contribute to your daily protein intake compared to regular yogurt. Opting for plain or less sweetened varieties and topping such as fresh fruit or nuts can make your frozen yogurt treat nutritious and balanced.
8. Iced coffee
Iced coffee is one of the popular and flavorful drink for summer, it’s a refreshing and cooling drink. Cold coffee can offer several health benefits due to its content of caffeine and antioxidants, it helps to reduce fluid retention, help regulate body temperature. For dairy free version you may add almond milk, coconut milk, oat milk, or soy milk and honey or maple syrup instead of sugar can make it more healthy.
Keep yourself hydrated and stay cool!!!
