It's hot, finally! But the heat can also be quite exhausting, making us sweat and causing circulation problems. With the temperatures, you crave refreshing drinks to quench your thirst and replenish your fluid and mineral levels.
Water is by far the healthiest drink. It contains no calories and we get it in sparkling, still, warm, cold and so on. But always drinking water can become quite monotonous and boring in the long run. Sometimes you just need a little taste in your mouth! Taste that is not produced by artificial additives and lots of sugar. Because we love it natural, healthy and refreshing!
It doesn't always have to be water
All the building blocks of our body, i.e. our organs and our tissues, depend on a continuous supply of fluid. Although we know this and certainly all of us have had those annoying headaches caused by not drinking enough, we often and willingly neglect drinking. This is also because water, supposedly the only calorie-free beverage, tastes too bland to many people for whom a sugar-free diet is important. It is not uncommon for many people to turn to light products, but unfortunately they are not always "light".
In order to reach the recommended amount of liquid of at least 1.5 litres, there are certainly alternative beverage ideas to water. Not only do they taste good, they are also healthy, low in calories and sugar, quench thirst and, above all, are a cool refreshment for hot summer days.
Our highlights of healthy and refreshing summer drinks
Mango Lassi
A drink that originated in India, but is now also very popular here and simply the ideal summer drink: mango lassi. In India, it is traditionally prepared with milk and served with spicy curries. In addition to mango and milk, yoghurt and lemon juice are added to the drink. We have made it with our Apple-mango sauce and our Ginger shots slightly modified and refined to make it even tastier and healthier!
MangosMangoes contain a lot of vitamin C, which has a great influence on the formation of bone substance.
AppleThe combination with apple brings with it many more vitamins, minerals and trace elements that protect our cells from damage, for example.
Ginger is known to bring the Boosts circulation and strengthens the immune system.
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Vegan Frappuccino
Coffee, but cold! An absolute must on hot summer days! A little Date sugar and it tastes slightly sweet, but is still natural and brings some minerals and trace elements into the glass, especially potassium, zinc and manganese.
Potassium: Is essential for maintaining strong bones and is important for regulating blood pressure.
Zinc: Is a real "all-round talent". It is the number one beauty agent and ensures beautiful skin, hair and nails. In addition, zinc supply is of utmost importance for a well-functioning immune system.
Manganese: Plays an important role in building connective tissue, cartilage and bones.
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Peach Passion Fruit Frappé
This is what summer tastes like! The mixture of peach and passion fruit simply makes the perfect summer drink. Apart from that, the combination is also really healthy! Why?
Peach: Besides selenium, zinc and magnesium, peaches contain a lot of niacin (vitamin B3). And this is what our muscles, skin and nerves need to regenerate. Apart from that, with the help of vitamin B3, our body also forms messenger substances in the brain that lift our mood. So peach puts you in a good mood! 🙂
Passion fruit: Passion fruit contains many A, B and E vitamins and vitamin K. It also contains beta-carotene, which has an antioxidant effect and prevents heart disease.
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Our insider tips
Pure fruit smoothies in particular can cause blood sugar levels to skyrocket due to their high fructose content. It is therefore better to mix fruit juices with a little water. An ice-cold cola or lemonade is often the absolute highlight for the little ones on hot days. The taste is probably of secondary importance here, rather than the feeling they trigger in you. To draw the little ones' attention to a healthier alternative, try to make the drinks visually appealing to the children. Umbrellas, straws and pieces of fruit cut into pretty shapes make the sticky and unhealthy soft drinks look boring next to them.
Sources: SWR, AOK, Utopia, NDR
Image Summer Drink: Adobe Stock, Volha, #442803693
