3 Drinks That Will Keep You Hydrated This Summer and 2 You Should Avoid

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Ariel H
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During the summer, it’s important to stay hydrated. But, drinking the recommended amount is really hard, especially when you don’t like water. Water isn’t the only way to stay hydrated. Here are three drinks to stay hydrated and two that will dehydrate you.

Best For Hydration

Water

Water is your best option as it’s calorie-free and readily available. Try making your water more interesting by adding fruits, vegetables, and herbs to it.

Sports Drinks

If you’re an athlete or just enjoy getting a good sweat session in, sports drinks replenish your electrolytes while keeping you hydrated. Just read the labels to avoid drinks with artificial flavors, added sugar, and sweeteners.

Tea or Coffee

Sometimes we need a boost of energy and that’s what tea and coffee are great for. Go ahead and enjoy an ice tea or ice coffee the next time you’re feeling sleepy.

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CLASSIC LEMON ICE TEA!! A quick refreshing drink made with very few ingredients🍹🍹🍹 Ingredients Water – 1 litre Loose Tea – 4 tsp or 6 tea bags Sugar syrup – as per taste Lemon juice – 2 tbsp per serving Few mint leaves (optional) Ice cubes Method 1) In a pan add water and tea bags and bring it to boil. Switch off the flame 2) Strain loose tea with a fine-mesh sieve or remove the tea bags. Let cool, then transfer to a pitcher, cover and refrigerate. 3) In a glass add ice cubes, few mint leaves, few lemon slices, sugar syrup, lemon juice and pour the tea. Mix it well and serve chilled. ***Watch the reel that i made for this recipe in the reels section and share your views!!! You can adjust the sweetness and lemon juice according to your taste. #summervibes #coolers #drinks #icetea #beverage #beveragephotography #homemade #easyrecipes #refreshing #mondaymotivation #chilled #lemon #tea #chefsofinstagram #foodblogfeed #bloggerslife #bloggersofinstagram #bloggersofindia #homechef #foodinstagram #foodinsta #cookbyconnection

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Worst For Hydration

Energy Drinks

There’s nothing good in energy drinks as they have tons of ingredients you can’t pronounce and they’re full of added sugar. Instead, drink tea or coffee for an energy boost.

Alcohol

Everyone who’s had a nasty hangover knows how dehydrating alcohol is. If you’re going to drink it, make sure you’re also drinking lots of water with your alcoholic beverage.

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‘Freeze me out’ 🥶 The other day I cleaned out the freezer (yes, Covid-isolation makes you do craaaaazy things) and I found a couple of punnets of freshly frozen blueberries 🥶 I used one cup of the berries to make a sugar free syrup. 🥶 I used one cup blueberries, 1 cup water and 2 tablespoons organic stevia. Bring to the boil, reduce to a simmer until liquid approximately halves. I would normally stay strain the liquid and refrigerate before using. I forgot to do this part and left the blueberries soaking in the syrup overnight. The result is a very delicious and rich coloured syrup! 🥶 I used some more of the frozen blueberries for this garnish pick 🥶 Add ice to your favourite tall glass, 60ml or so of your favourite gin, soda water and the syrup to taste. Garnish with fresh glorious basil (sadly not from garden because it’s too cold to grow in Melbourne right now) 🥶 Salud, stay COVID safe and smile. 🥶 Photography ©️ @the_margarita_mum 🥶

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