Beverages meet your summer hydration needs:
Refreshing
For adults, one gulp of liquid (when you swallow) is equivalent to one ounce of fluid. Keep up on fluids by drinking at least 8 ounces per hour, if not more, based on what you are doing.
Cooling
Having adequate water in our bodies allows our bodies to be efficient at cooling our body temperature.
Hydrating
Men need 3 L of water or other non-caffeinated beverages per day. Women need 2 L. This level increases even further if you are working outside. How to tell if you are hydrated? Do a urine check – if it looks like a tea or apple juice color, you are dehydrated.
Options
There are tasty options that don’t have to contain a lot of calories: Sparkling Ice, Coconut Water and Inkos Tea
Jen will prepare two delicious summer sippers perfect for breakfast or throughout the hot, summer day. |
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Mudslide Smoothie
Serves 2.
All you need:
1 cup low fat or fat-free chocolate milk
1 banana
½ cup ice cubes
¼ cup unsalted roasted almonds
2 tablespoon chocolate syrup
All you do:
In a blender, combine all ingredients. Cover and blend until smooth. Serve immediately.
Nutrition facts per serving: 238 calories, 6 g fat, 1 g saturated fat, 3 mg cholesterol, 104 mg sodium, 40 g carbohydrates, 7 g protein. 183 mg calcium.
Source: TheBreakfastProject.com |
Fiesta Freeze
Serves 2.
All you need:
1-1/2 cups fresh strawberries
¾ cup Bolthouse Farms C-Boost drink
1 tablespoon lime juice
2 lime wedges, garnish, optional
All you do:
In a blender, combine all ingredients. Cover and blend until smooth. Serve immediately.
Nutrition facts per serving: 100 calories, 0 g fat, 0 g saturated fat, 0 mg cholesterol, 10 mg sodium, 24 g carbohydrates,3 g fiber, 1 g protein.
Source: Hy-Vee Seasons, Summer 2011 |
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