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Fun Ways To Stay Cool And Hydrated
Staying hydrated is important but it doesn’t have to be boring. Adults should consume at least 48 ounces of fluids every day, and there are plenty of flavorful ways to help achieve this goal.
For example, Lipton tea can be a great way to remain hydrated and can serve as an integral part of an overall healthy weight management plan. When consumed on its own, without milk or sugar, tea can be an excellent, great-tasting sub- stitute for other beverage choices that are high in calories.
“Tea is a very versatile drink,” says personal trainer and fitness expert Bob Greene. “Not only are there many flavors, but it can be prepared to your liking. You can refresh with a cold glass of iced tea or relax with a warm green tea.”
In addition to providing hydration, tea is also a natural source of flavonoid antioxidants, which help protect your cells from the effects of free radicals and help reinforce the body’s natural defenses.
To keep you and your family hydrated, Greene offers the following tips:
1. Thirst is a sign of dehydration. Drink throughout the day, not just when you get thirsty. Think proactively about incorporating tea into your daily routine.
2. Daily fluid requirements can change ac- cording to your exercise intensity and the weath- er, so don’t be alarmed if you find yourself thirst- ier at different times.
3. Headaches, dry eyes, drowsiness and even muscle cramps are all signs of inadequate fluid consumption. To avoid these symptoms, keep beverages with you at all times.
4. Keep it fun by mixing up your beverage in- take with this delicious, fruity Green Tea Citrus Sangria, delicately sweetened with honey:
Green Tea Citrus Sangria
Prep Time: 10 minutes Brew Time: 3 minutes Chill Time: 2 hours Serving Size: 8
4 cups boiling water
6 Lipton Green Tea with Citrus tea bags 2 tbsp. honey
3 cups assorted fruit (such as sliced kiwi,
berries and plums)
2 cups chilled white cranberry juice
Pour boiling water over tea bags; cover and
Tea, a natural source of antioxidants, can be a tasty way to stay hydrated says personal trainer and fitness expert Bob Greene.
brew 3 minutes. Remove tea bags and squeeze. Stir in remaining ingredients in pitcher; cool. Serve over ice.
Lipton has a variety of teas to incorporate more variety into your daily beverages.
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