Refreshing Summer Beverages!

I get asked all the time what beverages, other than water, can we have that won`t provide the same amount of calories as a meal, but will be refreshing and tasty. Well, there’s no doubt that water is essential, but I understand we need to keep things interesting, and there’s nothing better than having a few options.

Here are 6 refreshing summer drinks for you to try that are very low in sugar and calories, naturally refreshing and super satisfying.

• splash of lime juice & soda water
• water or perrier with frozen raspberries
• herbal tea, hot or cold
• mint leaves, sliced lemon & fresh ginger in water
• splash cranberry juice, splash orange juice & soda water
• sliced orange & lemon in water

My favorite is the water with ice cubes with a splash of orange and cranberry juice-yum!

Try them out and let me know what you think!

Maria

Registered Dietitian
Urban Nutrition