Don’t feel like drinking water all day? It doesn’t have to be. A nutritionist shares her favorite alternatives for quenching your thirst intelligently in this hot weather… without sacrificing your health.
Iced tea, coconut water, kombucha… Bored with your water bottle? Don’t panic. Summer offers its share of refreshing, tasty, and, above all, healthy drinks. And some are even recommended by nutrition experts.
While water remains essential for proper hydration, you can definitely vary your pleasures without risking dehydration. This is explained by Alexandra Murcier, a dietitian and nutritionist, who shares her favorite alternatives to keep in your fridge all summer long.
Iced teas, flavored waters, kombucha… which drinks should you choose?
First instinct: forget about sodas and sugary drinks. Their thirst-quenching effect is deceptive, and their impact on blood sugar is far from trivial. However, some natural drinks tick all the boxes for healthy and enjoyable hydration.
- THEiced tea House: Cold brewed or chilled after traditional infusion, iced tea is low in calories (if sugar-free) and rich in antioxidants. It can be flavored with fresh fruit for even more flavor.
- Homemade flavored watersLemon slices, strawberry slices, mint leaves, or cucumber strips… The combinations are endless. Plus, they provide vitamins without added sugar.
- THEkombucha: This fermented tea-based drink contains probiotics that are beneficial fordigestionNaturally sparkling, it also seduces with its slightly tangy taste.
- Coconut water: Very rich in electrolytes such aspotassium, it is ideal in case of strong heat. However, be careful to choose a version without added sugars.
- Fresh vegetable juices: Carrot, celery, cucumber… When they are homemade and without added salt or sugar, they are both nutritious and hydrating.
- THEplant-based milks: Almond milk,coconutOrsoybeancan be consumed alone or insmoothieThey provide nutrients, but be careful of their calorie content and not to overdo it.
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