Tuesday, June 4, 2013

Water

Gee, Jan, slow news day?  Water, really??  Yes, and here's my point.  It's warm out, we're outside more, exercising more - we get thirsty.  So, what to drink?

If you opt for juice, you have to consider the sugar and calories.  If I drink juice, it's about 1/4 cup.  I will choose a fresh squeezed grapefruit juice or one that has lots of antioxidants, such as  açai, pomegranate, tart cherry, or concord grape.  Any more than this is going to start adding up - 1 cup of orange juice has over 110 calories and over 30 grams of carbs.

Thinking that drinking diet drinks is going to help is an erroneous assumption.  Artificial sweeteners and chemicals can contribute to metabolic syndrome and a slew of health problems ranging from poor kidney function to draining calcium and phosphorus from your body.

So, what's left?  Water can get a little boring.  All it takes is two minutes to make it a beverage of choice rather than necessity.  Throw some in a reusable container and take it with you, so you're not tempted to make a bad choice whilst out and you won't be buying a plastic or tin can.

Try:

Citrus - orange, grapefruit, lemon & lime
Blueberry & basil
Mint & cucumber
Apple & pear
Watermelon & grape

There are no limits to the combinations.  Just wash the fruit and herbs well.  No need to peel.



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