Refreshing Drinks Your Hedonist Body Craves
Hedonism is a philosophical theory that says that our quality of life depends on how well we feel and feelings of well-being are what makes life good. We all have that hedonist inside of us that yearns for refreshing drinks.
Sometimes, it is also about wanting to restore our body’s balance. It can be about choosing a cold, refreshing, and thirst-quenching drink on a hot day, or a drink that provides functional benefits that help you meet tasks during the working day or in everyday life in a calm way.
Often people say they want a drink that helps them relax and recharge their body and mind when they feel drained and need energy.
Many drinks contain large amounts of sugar and empty calories. But there are good alternatives that also quench your thirst without getting large amounts of carbohydrates inside your body. In this article, we will list some ideas for refreshing healthy drinks that will surely satisfy your cravings.
Iced Tea
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What is a better way to refresh yourself than by making a delicious tall glass of iced tea? Iced tea is traditionally a cold drink based on brewed tea, and nowadays you can find excellent varieties in ready-to-make pouches and buy the flavor combination you like.
Iced tea is really good, cooling, and easy to make. It’s something you can prepare and then store in the refrigerator and have ready for you to enjoy the next day. You have the option of using sugar when making iced tea, but you can also do without it. In fact, it’s even tastier.
You can use herbal tea options, as well as fruity blends that you pour over ice to get that delicious and enjoyable beverage. The best part about this drink is that you can infuse it with healthy options containing antioxidants that will protect your body against free radicals.
Aloe Vera Water
A healthy and refreshing drink worth mentioning is aloe vera. Aloe vera is a green plant with large thick leaves that stores water inside. It is the aloe vera gel that contains most of the bioactive substances in the plant such as vitamins, minerals, amino acids, and antioxidants.
Aloe vera has long been a popular medicinal plant. It has been used to treat various health conditions for thousands of years. Today it is widely used in the cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, and food industries.
Drinks made from this plant can either be aloe vera juice or aloe vera water. The plant juice is usually mixed with lemon juice or with water to make the aloe vera a beverage.
Some of the benefits of consuming this drink are that it balances the PH value in your body that allows you to avoid diseases, it moisturizes and prevents dehydration, protects and repairs the skin, provides a boost of nutrients such as various vitamins B, C, E, vitamin A, and folic acid and it improves digestion by increasing the water content in the intestines.
Coconut Water
All of us have surely heard about coconut water as it has gained astonishing popularity in recent years. This should come as no surprise, as it can replace the fluid balance you have lost thanks to its high levels of B and C vitamins as well as minerals such as magnesium and potassium.
You can find coconut water in many grocery stores, and if you do not, we recommend that you take a look at health food or herbal stores. What you’ll find there is almost identical to what you get if you crack open a real coconut.
Natural coconut water contains no added preservatives or sugar and is a much better alternative to soft drinks and juices. Mix the coconut water with fresh berries and you will get many wonderfully refreshing drinks.
Lemon Water
You can just as easily replace your morning coffee with a glass of hot water with half a squeezed lemon in it. In addition to being loaded with vitamin C and antioxidants, lemon water has an invigorating effect on the body, and you will notice a positive difference relatively quickly.
A glass of cold water can be stressful for the body after a long night’s sleep, and by drinking it lukewarm you can give the body a calm start to the day.
If you cannot get enough of the invigorating effect and refreshing taste, you can continue drinking more water with freshly squeezed lemon during the day.
In addition to the drink’s invigorating effect and the rich vitamin content, there are also several other benefits to drinking lemon water. The drink also helps to cleanse the liver, keep the metabolism going and strengthen your immune system.
Tomato Juice
Homemade tomato juice from whole tomatoes is something that you can do swiftly and by yourself. It is a kind of raw juice with tomatoes that is tasty and works as a cold beverage for breakfast or buffet, as a vegetable shot, or as a vitamin boost.
You can put ice in and serve it with a stalk of celery if you want. The tomato juice can also be used for cooking as tomato soup, gazpacho, or tomato sauce. The juice can also turn into an excellent drink like Bloody Mary.
The juice is best consumed cold, so feel free to put it in the fridge to cool for an hour before serving. Do not forget to stir before serving. The good thing is that you can freeze it and serve it on another occasion.
Healthy Smoothie
A healthy smoothie is the perfect snack in a liquid form. You get a solid dose of vitamins and minerals, as well as fiber and other nutrients depending on which fruit you choose. Remember that there is a lot of fruit sugar in smoothies, so drinking it several times a day may not be most optimal. Fortunately, if you choose the right ingredients, you can enjoy a smoothie with a clear conscience.
Blueberries, strawberries, and oranges are good sources of antioxidants. Your immune system works to keep your health optimal, and by having such ingredients in the blender, you will be able to have a great impact on everything from disease control to energy levels.
Try a healthy smoothie with half a banana, ½ cup of yogurt, 4-5 blueberries, ⅔ cup of regular milk, and a splash of coconut milk for that extra flavor that gives your immune system a proper replenishment of antioxidants.
Final Thoughts
There are plenty of alternatives when you want to treat yourself to an energizing, refreshing beverage. Whether you want a really healthy one, a calorie-free one, a fruity option, or an all-natural kind of drink, the choice is yours to make.
In the article above we suggested some ideas on how to switch things up, add a twist to your regular glass of juice, and at the same time get the essential nutrients that your body will surely appreciate.