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10 Super-Easy-To-Make, Healthy (And Yummy!) Drinks
These are perfect for guilt-free sipping on a hot summer day.
Cheryl Knight
05.02.18

Dealing with hot weather can leave you scrambling to find a way to cool off. Fortunately, there are many healthy drinks that also help you stay cool. The next time you are in search for something refreshing to drink, check out one of these easy-to-make, tasty, and healthy drinks.

Aam Panna Drink

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Made from green mangos, this drink is renowned for its ability to help its drinkers to withstand intense heat, such as encountered in the drink’s native land of India. Yellow to light green in color, the drink is often served with mint leaves, another substance known for its cooling properties. Find the recipe at Spice and Gravy.

Orange, Carrot, and Ginger Drink

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In addition to helping you cool off, a drink containing oranges, carrots, and ginger has a multitude of health benefits. The oranges contain vitamin C, while the carrots contain beta-carotene, a known liver detoxifier. To top it off, the ginger in the drink gives you improved blood circulation. Find the recipe at Create Nourish Love.

Kiwi and Cucumber Drink

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Packed with fiber and vitamin C, a refreshing kiwi and cucumber drink also has vitamin E, an anti-inflammatory, and copper, a mineral linked to lower blood pressure. The cucumber also has important hydrating properties, perfect for a hot, summer day. Find the recipe at Nature & More.

Apple and Cinnamon Drink

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In addition to keeping you cool, apple cinnamon water raises your metabolism, which helps in weight loss. Other health benefits of this drink include a reduced risk of getting cancer, hypertension, and diabetes. Find the recipe at Time for Natural Health Care.

Aloe Vera Drink

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Cooling and refreshing, an aloe vera drink can really help with your digestion. This includes such serious health issues as ulcerative colitis. Other important properties of ingesting aloe vera include a healthier heart and reduced inflammation. Find the recipe at Organic Facts.

Green Tea Drink

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Green tea, one of the healthiest beverages you can drink, imparts a wide variety of health benefits, including improved brain function, weight loss, and a reduced risk of cancer. Green tea is also shown to help lower cholesterol and to improve blood flow.

Ginger and Mint Drink

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Like many of the drinks on this list, drinking a ginger and mint drink can help prevent the formation of cancer cells. Mint also has cooling properties to help you beat the heat. Ginger is also known to help with headaches, joint pain, and heartburn. Find the recipe at A Splash of Vanilla.

Watermelon Drink

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Watermelon mixed with mint and water makes a perfect drink for a hot summer’s day. Refreshing, this drink also has many health benefits. The citrulline-containing watermelon helps improve liver function, while the mint offers digestive help and cooling properties. Find the recipe at Divas Can Cook.

Buttermilk and Mint Drink

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Called pudina chaas, buttermilk spiced with mint is a refreshing drink that helps you stay cool. Originating in India, the drink can improve your digestion and nullify some of the effects of spicy Indian food. In addition, the mint in the drink has anti-bacterial properties to help fight tooth decay. Find the recipe at Suckhoe & Doisong.

Cucumber and Mint Drink

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Both ingredients in a cucumber and mint drink have anti-inflammatory properties which help reduce bloating. You can also add a little bit of lemon or lime for a healthy vitamin C boost. The cooling properties of the mint make this drink a perfect way to beat the summer heat. Find the recipe at https://www.healthier.qld.gov.au/recipes/cucumber-and-mint-infused-water/Happy Healthier.

While you might think it’s hard to find healthy alternatives to soda and other drinks to help you cool off during the warmer months, there are actually plenty of easy-to-make, healthy drinks. In fact, you don’t have to sacrifice great taste while cooling off when drinking the above-mentioned healthy alternatives.

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