Healthier Drinks for a Cooler Summer

CAIRO – 29 July 2017: Usually when the temperature rises you have an irresistible urge to buy a cold soft drink, but it can actually do more harm to your body than good; so here are some healthy alternatives to get through the hot summer:

1- Cool Water: Always keep a bottle of water with you; it will keep you hydrated and refreshed.

2- Iced Tea: Refreshing, sweet and healthy, you can add fruits such as orange to iced teas to make it even healthier and taste better. Iced teas are also easy to make yourself at home, saving you money.

3- Coconut Water: According to The Telegraph, unflavored, unsweetened coconut water is rich in minerals and good for the heart.

4- Lemon Water: Lemons are full of vitamin C, calcium, iron and magnesium, and according to Draxe.com, it smoothes and heals the skin.

5- Almond Milk: Much lighter than cow milk, almond milk contains only 60 calories per cup and A LOT of vitamins.