In the heat, there is only one thing that helps many: shade, a fan and refreshing drinks.
But instead of cola, you should use natural drinks.
Munich – We sweat our way through the summer, the temperatures and the warm air make our circulation difficult.
That is why it is so important in the warmer season to drink enough in the heat and high humidity.
After all, our body not only loses a lot of water through sweating, but also salt and minerals.
But instead of reaching for ice-cold soft drinks, it is advisable to drink lukewarm drinks that also contain no sugar.
Drinking in the summer heat: These five healthy drinks immediately quench your thirst - and taste good too
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Peppermint tea is a proven hot drink.
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In addition to healthy drinks, water-rich foods, which most people eat a lot and like to eat in summer, can also help to replenish the water reservoir.
These are, for example, watermelon, cucumber or strawberries.
Nevertheless, in the hot summer you should also drink at least two to three liters of liquid in the form of drinks and not only drink when you are thirsty!
Here we present the five healthiest thirst quenchers that are also low in calories and sugar.
Drinking in the summer heat: 1. Mineral water
This may sound a bit simple or boring at first, but it isn't.
Because water is not only healthy and has zero calories, it is also cheaper than cola, soda & Co. If you also choose mineral water instead of still water, you ensure that the body has magnesium, calcium and sodium of around 400 milligrams per liter receives.
This not only gives the sweating body back fluid, but also the salt it needs so that our cells can function smoothly.
Otherwise there is a risk of massive circulatory problems or even a collapse in the worst case.
If pure water tastes too bland, you can pimp it up with lemon slices or mint leaves.
Drinking in the summer heat: 2. Peppermint tea
Can't get used to the thought of drinking hot tea when the outside temperature is over 30 degrees?
But you should!
Because in southern countries this has always been the custom.
After all, the Arabs have long known about the beneficial, appetite-suppressing and refreshing effects of peppermint essential oils.
The plant cools the body in midsummer, tastes pleasant and also ensures a fragrant breath.
Drinking in the summer heat: 3. Juice spritzers
For all those who find pure water with lemon too boring, you don't have to struggle with it.
Juice spritzers (with a high percentage of water!) also quickly quench thirst in summer.
Whether passion fruit, mango or grapefruit: You can mix a delicious juice spritzer with almost any type of fruit of your choice and thus provide variety.
However, make sure that the juices do not contain any added sugar or that it consists of 100 percent fruit.
In addition, you can vary the flavor intensity with carbonated water.
Drinking in the summer heat: 4. Ginger water
Many only know and appreciate ginger in tea.
After all, its sharpness gives it that certain something and is good for flu and cold symptoms.
The essential oils it contains also strengthen the immune system and help to recover quickly.
But the Chinese magic root also gets the circulation going in water when you get sluggish from the heat and tastes refreshing as lemonade.
All you have to do is grate 100 grams of ginger, boil it in 400 milliliters of water for about ten minutes and then pass everything through a sieve.
Finally, fill up to one liter with mineral water and optionally add some sugar substitutes such as stevia, birch sugar (xylitol) or erythritol.
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Drinking in the summer heat: 5. Mango lassi
The Indian trend drink is also a great refreshing drink in the hot summer in this country.
In addition, the yoghurt used ensures that you get full quickly and for a long time.
Perfect as a healthy "afternoon snack"!
In addition, the lactic acid bacteria it contains promote good digestion and the mango for a fruity-tropical taste.
For a lassi you only need 150 grams of yoghurt, 200 milliliters of mineral water, 200 grams of mango and a tablespoon of honey or sugar substitutes such as stevia, xylitol & Co. Mix everything - and the lassi is ready!
For the typical Indian feeling, add a pinch of cardamom, cinnamon and ginger.
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