There is nothing better than a glass of cold drink after a long day of work. Many people would dream to have a can of that icy cold coke. Instead, you could be reaching for something healthier, less sweet, no preservatives and additives. So, drink smarter for your health and well-being. Here are 5 healthy drinks that are rich in vitamins and minerals, help to combat blood pressure and regulate your blood glucose levels. Yet, they help to provide energy, revive your body and help you in maintaining good health. Make it a habit to always skip sugary drinks and go for other healthy alternatives for example fresh coconut water, unsweetened herbal tea, soy milk, milk shake, DIY chocolate milkshake, or green juice. It is the healthy way to quench your thirst.
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Water is the best drink for a healthy and strong body. A glass of cold clean water is the first choice to quench your thirst. Water is an important key to good life. It helps to boost your metabolism, flush out toxins from your body, reduce sugary foods cravings, and control your weight. If a glass of plain water is too boring for you, then flavour it by adding slices of lemon, watermelon, mint leaves, and blueberries. Moreover, adding a few drops of liquid chlorophyll to your water can also revive and energize your body. It is a fun way to live healthy!
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Simple detox water recipe
Ingredients:
Lemon
Blueberries
cold water
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Directions:
Add a few slices of lemon and a handful of blueberries into a glass of cold water. Then, leave it for 3-4 hours or overnight in the fridge, and it’s ready to drink.
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DIY milkshake is full of good nutrients, vitamins, and essential minerals. It helps to fill you up, reduce food cravings, and strengthen your teeth and bones.
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Vanilla milkshake recipe
Ingredients:
Milk
Salt
Raw honey
Vanilla extract
Ice cubes
Chopped almonds (optional)
Chopped strawberries (optional)
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directions:
Add 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract, ice cubes, 2 tablespoon of raw honey, a pinch of salt, and a glass of milk or soy milk into a blender. Then, blend until it smooth. Topping with chopped almonds and strawberries. Serve it cold. Enjoy!
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If you have a sweet tooth, then this is for you. Choose your favourite fruits such as strawberries, kiwi, mango, banana or papaya, and make a glass of smoothie. It will only take 5 minutes of your time to make a glass of healthy smoothie full of vitamins and minerals that are excellent for your skin and overall health. Yet, it helps to support your immune system, fight cold, and keep diabetes away.
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Mango smoothie recipe
Ingredients:
1 cup of greek yogurt
1/2 cup of skim milk
Raw honey or Stevia extract
1/2 Frozen banana
1 cup of frozen chopped ripe mango (choose one fruit of your choice)
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Directions:
In a blender, put 1 cup of frozen chopped ripe mango (Leave it overnight in the fridge), 1/2 cup of frozen banana, 1 cup of greek yogurt, and 1/2 of skim milk. Then, blend them well until smooth. After that, add 2 teaspoons of raw honey or a few drops of stevia, and blend all the ingredients until thick, creamy and smooth. Ready to be served!
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Fizzy and sweet drinks are not always that bad to your health. Lime soda is good for weight loss, strengthen immune system, fight cold, prevent scurvy and good for your skin. Most importantly, it can quench your thirst after long periods of time at work.
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Fresh lime soda recipe
Ingredients:
Lime
Raw honey or stevia extract
salt
Carbonated water
Mint leaves
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Directions:
Squeeze 3-4 limes into a glass, and then add 2 tablespoons of raw honey and a pinch of salt. After that, stir well until the honey and salt dissolve. You can add a bit of hot water. It will dissolve faster this way. Finally, add carbonated water to the mix and stir well. You can put a mint leaves if you wish to, and you’re done. Serve it cold! Enjoy!
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A glass of chocolate milk can help to improve your mood, reduce stress, lower your risk of cardiovascular disease, and prevent cancers. Dark chocolate may increase your serotonin levels, which can affect your mood in the positive way. It makes you happy and relax.
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Cold chocolate milk recipe
Ingredients:
Cocoa powder
Chocolate milk
Dark chocolate
Coconut water
Raw honey
Vanilla extract
Salt
Ice cubes
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Directions:
Combine dark chocolate, 1 tablespoon of cocoa powder, 1/3 cup of coconut water, and 3 tablespoons of raw honey in a saucepan using low heat. Then, pour the mixture to a blender and add ice cubes. After that, pour 2 cups of chocolate milk and a pinch of salt to the mix, blend them well until smooth and creamy. Finally, top off your chocolate milk with cocoa powder. Serve immediately and enjoy!
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I hope you enjoy these delicious drinks. Please leave a comment below if you would love to share your favourite drink recipe with us.
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