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Top 5 Healthy Alternatives For Water

Water Alternatives
Summer or winter, water is the basic necessity of every individual. There is a need for water alternatives as most of the contagious diseases affect health through contaminated water. If the body doesn't get sufficient amount it may lead to dehydration, indigestion and kidney problems. Today, we will discuss on the other healthy alternatives that can be safe for drinking. Take a look.

Top 5 Healthy Alternatives For Water

1. Tender Coconut/Coconut Water – An excellent hydrator for the body. The coconut extract is concealed by nature and is safe to drink at any time of the day. Contains a lot of minerals like potassium, calcium, sodium, phosphorous, sulphur and chlorides. It is also a vitamin rich juice which works like a diuretic. It can effectively cure heart burns, constipation etc.

2. Butter Milk – Highly advised for gastric sufferers, buttermilk is the best stomach cleanser and cooling alternative. It is low in fat as all of it is removed to make butter. It is great source of calcium, riboflavin, calcium and vitamins. It is a skimmed form of curd/ yogurt.

3. Citrus Fruit Drinks – A glass of fresh or packed lemon juice is best for instant energy. It contains citrus and glucose crystals which not only taste tangy to tongue but also take care of empty stomach. These fruit drinks contain a lot of vitamins and antioxidants that enrich and refresh a tired body.

4. Soups – Hot soups are any day the best healthy alternative for water as they are jumbo pack of vitamin, minerals and energizers. The boiled vegetables are rich in nutrition value and also fill stomach better than the above alternatives. They contain spices and herbs that digest food and taste good.

5. Popsicles – These ice candies are best diet alternatives to water. The flavoured water (juice) is freezed into popsicles and are sold in every street shop. They are very reasonable, boost energy and helps you to get rid of hunger pangs.

Water, without a doubt, is important but when you aren't very sure of its purity and safety (during travel etc), these hydrators can save.

Story first published: Monday, February 6, 2012, 11:38 [IST]
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