Monday, 4 February 2013

10 Healthiest Drinks on Earth

Expand your beverage repertoire with these nutritious drinks that quench your thirst and improve your health. By Aileen Brabazon

Thirsty? Instead of reaching for pop or syrupy juice, which are high in empty calories and unhealthy ingredients, turn your tongue onto a healthier beverage, such as green tea. 

It's loaded with antioxidants that boost your immune system and metabolism.

Get ready to guzzle cupfuls of goodness -- here are 10 healthy drinks your body will love.


Water
TIP: Bored of plain old H2O? Infuse it with wedges of lemon or lime, slices of cucumber or sprigs of fresh mint.

Pomegranate juice
TIP: Some bottles are diluted with other liquids or are sweetened with unhealthy sugar. Check the ingredient list to ensure you're drinking pure pomegranate juice.

Green tea
TIP: For a refreshing beverage, pour brewed green tea over ice and serve with a slice of lemon.

Fresh veggie juice
TIP: You can easily make a veggie cocktail at home if you have a juicer. Alternately, treat yourself to one from a local juice bar. Just avoid relying on bottled varieties -- they're often high in sodium.

Kefir
TIP: Kefir is available at most grocery and health food stores in the dairy section. Choose low fat varieties without sugar (it's unhealthy!).

Ginger tea
TIP: To make a brew, steep one or two thin slices of fresh ginger in a cup of hot water for a few minutes. If you wish, add a dash of honey to soften its spiciness.

Beetroot juice
TIP: You can juice beets at home, order it from a juice bar or buy it bottled at some health food stores.

Concord grape juice
TIP: All juices are higher in calories, so drink in moderation (ie: one cup a day). You can find pure Concord grape juice in most grocery and health food stores.

Lemon juice
TIP: Here's a refreshing way to get lemon juice into your day: Fill an ice cube tray with freshly squeezed lemon juice, then freeze. Pop the cubes into a glass of water for a cooling summer drink.

Smoothies
TIP: For a fibre boost, add 1/2 to 1 teaspoon of ground flaxseeds to your smoothie.

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