Relationships June 18, 2018
Keeping it real healthy and real refreshing.
There’s nothing like a nice refreshing glass of water, but sometimes, you need some variety in your life. However, many people don’t want to reach for a soda for health reasons. Just because you want to break out of your monotonous beverage routine that doesn’t mean you want your body to suffer in the process.
Here are 10 healthy drinks that are sure to quench your thirst while keeping it healthy.
It’s good for you and it takes you to a tropical island in the first sip? Sign me up. Coconut water can be a bit high in sugar at times, so it shouldn’t be consumed like normal water.
However, it is a good source for getting your protein, fiber and carbs. It’s also full of electrolytes, so it’s the perfect post-workout drink.
There’s a ton of different options out there when it comes to choosing the right coconut water. Harmless Harvest Coconut Water is usually regarded as one of the best. It’s only ingredient is organic coconut water and it’s 100 percent raw and never heated through pasteurization, meaning you’re getting the purest and healthiest coconut water possible.
Remove anyone from your life who hates on green tea they do not know what they’re missing.
Green tea is delicious and a truly a top-tier beverage and the facts back this up. Green tea is chock-full of antioxidants and nutrients that are crazy good for the body. It can boost metabolic rates, kill bacteria, and potentially decrease your risk for certain diseases like cancer and diabetes.
Kombucha is a drink that has withstood the test of time. It’s a fermented drink made of yeast, sugar and tea, kombucha first came onto the scene some 2,000 years ago in China.
Nowadays, people drink kombucha for a variety of reasons. It is said to help digestion, rid your body of toxins, boost your immune system and help give you energy among other benefits. Plus, you can buy kombucha at the store or make it at home.
You’ve heard of green tea now there’s … green juice? That’s right.
Green juice can be found at trendy juice shops as well as in stores. You can also make it at home. There are many variations of green juice, but ingredients typically can include kale, green apples, parsley, cucumber, celery and lemon juice.
Although a beverage that has both kale and celery may seem like the opposite of something you want to drink, the apple and ginger mask the more bitter flavors. Overall, green juices are a great way to get your nutrients from fruits and vegetables.
Talk about a healthy bottled drink, chia seeds are great for you, and so it makes sense that Mamma Chia is the perfect beverage for a health-conscious person to take on-the-go.
According to Mamma Chia, chia seeds are an excellent source of fiber, protein, vitamins and minerals and they can swell up to 12 times their original size in water. That means you get the benefits from the additional water when you drink them, helping you stay hydrated longer.
Similar to green tea, unsweetened iced tea is a great way to have a drink that is both super refreshing and good for you. Unsweetened means that there’s no excess sugar to be worried about. Instead, you can enjoy your iced tea knowing its rich in antioxidants, helps prevent heart disease and boosts mental awareness.
It’s also perfect on a hot day.
Speaking of drinks that are perfect on a hot day, berry smoothies might be the best sweet treat on this list. Like green juice, there’s a ton of variations on berry smoothies. When making one, skip juice or sherbert — use frozen fruit and coconut or almond milk.
Berry smoothies are a great way to great your daily servings of fruits, and you get all the health benefits that berries have to offer — they’re rich in antioxidants and great sources of fiber.
Sparkling water may not be the healthiest drink on this list. But, it is a great alternative to soda. It satisfies the craving for carbonation, without the 40 plus grams of sugar you find in most other carbonated drinks.
It comes in a variety of flavors, both in bottles and cans. Some popular brands include La Croix and Perrier.
A popular dairy alternative, almond milk actually has many health benefits. You can drink almond milk alone, throw it in coffee or even in your smoothies. Almond milk is made by blending almonds with water then straining the mixture from there.
Unlike your standard glass of milk, almond milk has no cholesterol. According to Live Strong, many Americans over 20 have cholesterol rates that are too high which can contribute to heart issues.
But that’s not all. Almond milk is also 50 percent lower in calories than cow’s milk, making it an excellent healthy drink.
I know, I know this one is kind of a cheat. But do not underestimate the power of throwing a bit of fruit into your water.
Infused water is a great way to make your normal glass of water a bit more exciting while still keeping things healthy. It’s super easy to make, and it’s seriously refreshing.
