Summer is coming and with it the desire for fresh, thirst-quenching drinks. The ease of drinking often leads us to turn to carbonated beverages that are generally very or even too sweet and that give the impression of hydrating us. But in fact, it's just the opposite. In fact, in addition to a refined sugar intake that is harmful to our metabolism and our good health, drinks of this type dehydrate us even more. Of course, they are easily accessible and within reach of everyone in large stores and in some schools as well. But let's not forget that the daily consumption of this type of beverage can damage our health in the long term: obesity, diabetes, concentration problems, etc.

Therefore, to vary a little the gustatory pleasures, I propose you today several healthy drink recipes for your body without forgetting the interest to drink something delicious for your palate.

Flavored Waters

The principle is so simple and fun that you can make them with your kids, family or friends. Soak a few ingredients with interesting benefits in pure, low mineralized water for several hours. The overnight preparation procedure will make the tasting even more enjoyable.

What ingredients can I add to my water?

• A sprig of rosemary and some mint leaves
• A slice of organic lemon and some mint leaves
• A few sliced organic strawberries with a piece of organic lemon and a sprig of mint leaves
• Freshly grated (or sliced) ginger and a slice of organic lemon
• Mint leaves and fennel seeds
• A few pieces of cucumber and a few slices of organic lemon
• Raspberries and chia seeds

Drinking this type of beverage does not take away the body's need to hydrate with pure, natural water. Flavored waters are therefore in addition to the recommendations to drink 1 to 1.5 liters of water per day.

Smoothies

Very much in vogue at the moment, I really like them because,unlike juices, they help preserve the fiber found in fruits and vegetables. In order to consume smoothies wisely, I also recommend not drinking 100% fruit smoothies. Indeed, to enjoy the benefits of this beverage and avoid excessive sugar intake., I like to make smoothies with a thoughtful fruit and vegetable balance. This means that I necessarily include vegetables in the smoothies I make, more than 50% .

My favorite for the summer:

1 banana, a tablespoon of chia seeds, a large handful of fresh organic spinach and almond milk which I add as I go depending on the texture I want my drink to have. Indeed, if I want something lighter, I will necessarily add more milk. Given the presence of chia seeds in this smoothie, it would be preferable to drink it directly at the risk of obtaining a mucilage and thus a cream dessert to be consumed with a spoon rather than a drink. This can also be very interesting.

More smoothie ideas:

• 2 handfuls of fresh spinach
• 1 handful of watercress
• 2 ripe pears
• A little mineral water

• 2 stalks of celery, including leaves
• 1 apple
• 1 handful of fresh spinach
• 1 orange

• A few mint leaves
• Coconut milk
• ½ mango

• 4 small carrots
• A few fresh coriander leaves
• Coconut milk

• A few small radishes
• ½ organic lemon without the skin
• 2 carrots
• ½ apple
• A little mineral water

• ½ cucumber
• 1 carrot
• 1 orange
• ½ fennel

Change your eating habits by including healthy beverages in your day that can go with you every day. The examples given below can be modified according to your tastes and desires. Try your own recipes for the perfect, personalized drink.