Drink for Energy

Lack of water is the #1 trigger of daytime fatigue!  Drinking water helps boost your energy levels.  Don't like the taste of water?  Drink nutrient rich beverages to hydrate such as smoothies made with Silk Soymilk for calcium and protein, Ocean Spray 100% Premium Cranberry juice and V8 V Fusion for Vitamin C and antioxidants.

Drink for Weight Management

If you're trying to lose weight and have uncontrollable food cravings, your body might be thirsty rather than hungry.  In 37% of Americans, the thirst mechanism is so weak that it is often mistaken for hunger.  Drink a glass of water an hour before every meal and an hour after every meal.  Water is an appetite suppressant and drinking before and after a meal keeps you from munching.  Try drinking Fruit2 O for a zero calorie drink and Aquafina water.  Fill your diet with foods that naturally contain high water content.  These consist mostly of fruits and vegetables such as strawberries, watermelon, tomato, apples, carrots and celery.  Eating fruits and vegetables hydrates you and some of them can cure a sweet craving.  Switch caffeinated drinks for water-based juices such as Crystal Light because caffeine speeds up dehydration.

Drink for Hydration

Thirst is a poor indicator of whether or not you've had enough to drink.  To prevent yourself from being dehydrated, drink lots of liquids before, during and after strenous exercise.  To tell if you've had adequate fluids, monitor your urine.  It should be pale yellow, not dark like apple juice.  If you've become dehydrated you may need 24 to 48 hours to totally replace this fluid.  Water is a great source of fluid for most work outs, but for activity over 60-90 minutes a sports drink like Powerade may be beneficial because it contains electrolytes and carbohydrates.

Cool & Refreshing Tips

Quench your thirst- coof off, keep your body hydrated and boost your energy with:

• A Tropical Smoothie made with 1c. Silk Soymilk, 1/3 c. pineapple chunks, 1 banana, 1/2 c. canned mandarin orange segments, drained and 5 ice cubes mixed in blender until smooth.  Serve this smoothie that is packed with antioxidants and fiber.
• For a refreshing drink packed with antioxidants try Crystal Light Raspberry Green Tea
• Drink Powerade after being in the sun playing volleyball to replenish your electrolytes and stay hydrated
• Make your kids frozen fruit juice pops to cool off by mixing in a blender 2 c. of Welch's 100% White Grape juice, 1c. pineapple tidbits and 1 can Dole mandarin oranges.  Pour into molds or small plastic cups, insert sticks and freeze
• Enjoy all the taste of the low-calorie Crystal Light Peach Iced Tea and Fruit2 O without the calories