The consumption of sugary beverages, such as soda is much too high in the USA. Approximately 63% of youth and 49% of adults drink sugar-sweetened beverages daily. During the summer, it’s so easy to reach for a cold soda, pop the top, and guzzle down the cool drink to quench our thirst.

BUT…does this quench our thirst? What exactly happens to us when we drink soda? This video is a good reminder for a soda addict, such as myself, just how horrible soda is for the body!
THIS POSTER IS GOING ON MY FRIDGE!
While water should always be your go to drink, at all times of the year, but especially during the summer heat, we all need a refreshing treat now and then. I’ve gathered together 10 amazing summer drinks, that are healthier than regular soda. I tried to find the healthiest drinks possible, but, some do have fruit juice in them. Now, fruit juice is a bit better than soda, (but not much). Juice does a few remnants of nutrients, but it also has natural sugars. In some cases, juices may contain as much sugar as a soda. (SEE ABOVE). However, juice does not have the added caffeine, flavorings, colorings or phosphoric acid, which is contained in soda.
NOTE: I urge you to use fresh pressed juiced, as often as you can, if possible, as the vitamin and mineral content is MUCH, MUCH, MUCH higher than store bought juice. If you cannot press your own, try to buy organic brands. I also remind you these are for occasional treats, and not to replace your regular water intake. ENJOY!!!
SUMMER BERRY CITRUS SPRITZER
EATING WELL

INGREDIENTS:
- 2 cups fresh berries, such as strawberries, raspberries, blackberries or blueberries, or a mixture, plus more for garnish
- ½ cup orange juice
- 2 tablespoons lime juice, plus lime slices for garnish
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 3 cups lemon-lime seltzer or soda water
- Ice cubes
CLICK HERE FOR COMPLETE RECIPE
FRESH MINT ICED TEA
EATING WELL

INGREDIENTS:
- 5 green tea bags
- 8 cups boiling water
- 10-15 fresh mint springs (1½ cups)
- Honey or stevia (optional)
- Ice cubes
CLICK HERE FOR COMPLETE RECIPE
ORANGE SPORTS DRINK
SKINNY MS.

INGREDIENTS:
- 1 quart of water (we use distilled water)
- 2 tablespoons honey or pure maple syrup (optional)
- 1/2 teaspoon of Sea salt
- 1 pint no sugar added orange juice
- Juice from one lemon
CLICK HERE FOR COMPLETE RECIPE
WATERMELON BREEZE
SKINNY MS.

INGREDIENTS:
- 2 cups chopped seedless watermelon, Chilled
- 1/2 cup pomegranate juice, no sugar added
- Juice of 1/2 lemon
- 1 mint leaf
CLICK HERE FOR COMPLETE RECIPE
HIBISCUS ICED TEA SPARKLER
DIETHOOD

INGREDIENTS:
- 4 cups boiling water
- 8 bags hibiscus tea
- 1/2 cup honey
- ice
- 2 cups sparkling water
- 1/4 cup mint leaves
- strawberries for garnish
CLICK HERE FOR COMPLETE RECIPE
VIRGIN PINA COLADA
HOUSE OF YUMM

INGREDIENTS:
- 1 cup cream of coconut (usually found in a can by the Hispanic foods)
- 3/4 cup pineapple juice (I used canned juice)
- 2 cups ice
- Optional garnishes – Maraschino cherries and pineapple chunks
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2 INGREDIENT SKINNY SLUSH
THE RECIPE REBEL

From THE RECIPE REBEL, here are a few ways to make a 2-ingredient slush
- Frozen mango and pineapple juice
- Frozen blueberries and grape juice
- Frozen mixed berries and orange juice
- Frozen raspberries and cranberry juice
- Frozen berries – any kind — and iced tea
CLICK HERE FOR COMPLETE RECIPE (and more ideas)
STRAWBERRY COLADA SMOOTHIE
COOKING CLASSY

INGREDIENTS:
- 8 oz fresh strawberries , chilled, hulled
- 1 ripe banana , peeled and frozen
- 1 1/2 cups frozen pineapple
- 1 (5.3 oz) container coconut Greek yogurt
- 1 1/4 – 1 1/2 cups unsweetened coconut milk beverage (the kind found in the dairy isle)*
CLICK HERE FOR COMPLETE RECIPE
ROASTED PEACH AND STRAWBERRY FIZZ
USE YOUR NOODLES

INGREDIENTS:
- 3 peaches
- 600 g strawberries
- 1 1/2 cup apple juice
- 1 1/2 sparkling water
- abundance of crushed ice
CLICK HERE FOR COMPLETE RECIPE
NON-ALCOHOLIC SANGRIA
SIMPLE VEGAN BLOG

INGREDIENTS:
- 4 cups white grape juice (1 l)
- 1/4 cup blueberries (40 g) + 3/4 cup blueberries (120 g)
- 1 cup orange juice (250 ml)
- Juice of 1 lime + 2 limes
- 2 oranges
- 2 bananas
- 2 peaches
CLICK HERE FOR COMPLETE RECIPE
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They look delicious but those last three also look expensive, being that there are a variety of fruits and other ingredients. Just sayin’.
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Yes, I would tend to agree. But, As I said, these are occasional treats. Thanks for your input. 😊
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Excellent post. Thanks for the info!
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Thank you so much. 🙏glad you enjoyed it!
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You forgot the beer 😘 but I must admit I am partial to a bit of Mint Tea and that’s cheap Pamela😜 Great post, seriously though 😀
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🤣This was supposed to be a list of “healthish” drinks. I LOVE mint tea. so refreshing. Thanks!
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I hear ya, Charlie but I like fruity drinks!
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So good to know! Thanks for sharing. xx
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My pleasure!
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Great, check out mine too-
10 summer drinks to beat the heat
https://boldblushblog.com/2019/04/05/summer-drinks/
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