As you gear up for the summer months, one
thing that you definitely want to be taking into account is the beverages that
you’re drinking throughout the day. Make
the wrong drink choices and you could easily end up taking in well over your
target calorie intake for the day, packing on the excess weight rapidly.
That said, if you make the right choices,
you can stay hydrated, stay refreshed, and possibly even do your body some
good.
Let’s take a quick look at which drink
options will be your best choice this coming summer.
Iced
Green Tea
If you’re craving an iced beverage, try
iced green tea. Rather than purchasing
the commercial variety of it however, try brewing your own green tea and then
placing it over ice instead.
Add some lemon juice for added flavor and
this drink will actually help to speed up your metabolism while providing you
with some strong antioxidant support.
Fruit
Slushes
Many people are in the habit of purchasing
soda based slushes, which come in very high in total sugar and calorie content. Instead, opt for fruit slushes. Preparing
these yourself will give you a beverage that’s high in fiber and lower in sugar
as all you’ll be taking in is natural fruit sugar.
To create these, simply blend some frozen
berries with some ice cubes and a bit of seltzer water if desired. Continue blending until that slush
consistency is reached and then serve immediately. This is one drink that won’t stay good for
long, so prepare it immediately before you are going to consume it.
Water
With Sliced Fruit
If you’re looking for something very basic,
consider some water with sliced fruit.
Water is calorie free and the absolute best way to hydrate the body so a
choice that you can’t go wrong with.
Since many people tire of the regular bland water taste, try adding a
few pieces of sliced fruit to the water instead.
This will instantly increase the taste
without adding any significant number of calories.
Home-Made
Milk Shake
Finally, the last beverage that you may
want to consider is a home-made milk shake. if you’re in the mood for something
creamy, these will definitely do the trick and help to keep your hunger
satisfied for hours after you consume it due to the higher protein content.
To prepare this shake, combine one scoop of
vanilla or chocolate protein powder, one to two tablespoons of sugar-free
pudding powder, one cup of skim milk, and 1-2 ice cubes. Blend until a thick consistency is reached
and then serve.
The pudding powder is the real secret in
this recipe to add extra thickness to the shake, so make sure that you don’t
leave it out.
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