Yerba Mate, Teas, And Other Healthy Beverages

By Brad On May 13, 2009 Under Low Fat Cooking Recipes

As summer approaches, we need to get ready for lots of warm weather.  That means people will likely be drinking a lot more.  People are apt to be more thirsty during hot weather since the body loses fluids.

Consuming a soft drink full of sugar and chemicals isn’t a good way to replace lost fulids.  Many healthy beverages are available that will quench thirst without lots of artificial ingredients, high fructose corn syrup or other huge amounts of sweeteners.

 

Try A Healthy Energy Drink 

Instead of a chemical brew, why not try Yerba Mate?  It has 24 vitamins and minerals, 15 amino acids, and abundant antioxidants, making it a great natural alternative that also boosts energy.

One of the most commonly used and healthiest stimulant in the world, Yerba mate provides both energy and nutrition.  Containing minerals, vitamins and other good nutrients, it’s a natural food.

It makes a refreshing sort of ice tea, and is available in many flavors.  It’s also a money saver, because unlike most teas, the leaves can be infused several times since it does not become bitter when steeped for extended periods.

Besides tea bags and loose leaf tea, Yerba mate is also available already bottled and in lattes.

 

Another Healthy Beverage

Green tea is wonderful as a cold drink.Loaded with antioxidants, it’s also a good health food.  Made from the steamed leaves of Camellia sinensis, green tea not only quenches your thirst, it’s an energy drink!  Green tea has been shown by research to boost the metabolic rate and increase mental alertness.  For a flavorful alternative to plain water, give it a try.  To quench your thirst, healthy tea makes a great choice!

 

Go For Juice 

For something different, try mixing fruit juice with a sparkling water.  Vegetable juices, other teas and milk are also good healthy drinks.  Many recipes can be found for healthy beverages. 

 

Quench Your Thirst The Old Fashioned Way – Try Water 

Plain water is probably the most healthy beverage available, provided it’s pure.  Buy a water filter for your home as an economical alternative to bottled waters, many of which are no more than tap water anyway.

Reusable water bottles are a great option to have water on the go.  No matter where you go, filling a reusable bottle with filtered water will let you keep a healthy beverage always handy.

 

Do Yourself A Favor And Drink Healthy

Drinks full of nutrients like Yerba mate, green tea and others are a much better choice than something made with synthetic chemicals.  So this summer when you’ll feeling thirsty, forget the soft drinks, and reach for a healthy tea or other healthy beverage instead!