7 Healthy Drinks To Have Besides Water, When Thirsty
By Niveditha Kalyanaraman
December 7th, 2023
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You know you should drink water, and plenty of it. But let's be honest, the plain old taste of water, while totally satisfying on a hot day or after a workout, can be a little blah when you're craving a burst of flavor on your tastebuds. Here are 7 healthy drinks to have, besides water, when thirsty.
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Coffee
Your morning addiction can actually be quite good for you. Avoid filling your cup with gobs of sugar, sweetened syrups, and lots of cream to drink healthy.
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Kombucha
The fermented beverage, made with water, tea, sugar, bacteria and yeast, is naturally packed with probiotics, which help restore the balance of friendly bacteria in your gut. When you drink kombucha, you're consuming healthy microbes that support your digestion and overall gut health.
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Tea
Tea is one of the most soothing and good-for-you beverages you can drink—it's calorie-free and filled with flavonoids, which help keep your heart healthy.
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Smoothie
A drink doesn't have to have look like water to be healthy—blend up a smoothie with your favorite fruits and veggies, and you get hydration and a filling snack in one.
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Coconut Water
Coconut water is a popular hydration option that has a sweet nutty taste. Plus, it is packed with electrolytes like potassium, sodium and magnesium that help to maintain fluid balance.
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Milk
Low-fat and fat-free milk are both budget-friendly and nutritionally complete beverages. In fact, milk is one of the best sources of calcium, which your body needs to support bone health. It's also packed with key nutrients like B vitamins, phosphorus, potassium and vitamin K.
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Kefir
Kefir is a fermented milk drink with a tart, creamy taste and texture similar to a drinkable yogurt. It is richer in probiotics compared to many other fermented dairy products and is a source of key nutrients.
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