What To Drink Instead Of Water

Key points: 

• The idea of drinking plain water may be annoying and even hard for some people, but luckily, there are a lot of tips that will help you stay hydrated without forcing yourself to drink lots of water. The easiest way is to go for other healthy beverages, such as FUL® sparkling spirulina drinks. These drinks are not only sugar-free and low in calories, but they also contain essential vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants and will bring a lot of health benefits to your body. 
• You can also try drinking other beverages like coconut water, smoothies, juices, or tea. If you want to stick to drinking water, make it more flavorful by adding fruit or cucumber slices, lemon, lime, ginger, or berries.
• There are plenty of foods that can also hydrate your body. A few of the most hydrating foods are cucumbers, watermelon, lettuce, celery, nonfat milk, fruits, and different soups.

“Make sure to drink enough water” - this is likely a phrase you’ve heard all your life since hydration is the key to happy physical and mental well-being. But many people struggle to drink water and even hate it because of its absence of taste. Sometimes staying hydrated can turn into a nightmare, but luckily for you, there are plenty of water alternatives you can drink to stay hydrated. It still means that you should drink water every day, but these options will either make your water taste better or can act as a substitute for at least a part of your daily water requirement.

1. FUL® Sparkling Spirulina Drinks

Hydration is key to strong health, but what if you can stay hydrated and replenish your body with essential vitamins, minerals, and powerful antioxidants at the same time? FUL® sparkling spirulina drinks are amazing beverages to include in your diet and partially replace water. Spirulina is the most nutrient-rich superfood on the planet, and FUL® drinks are packed with an extract from this alga. They are not only healthy and delicious, but they also come in convenient packaging so that you can carry them wherever you go.

2. Flavored Water

Flavored water is another easy option to trick your mind into staying hydrated. You can either buy flavored water or make your own. All you need is to add lemon slices, cucumber slices, or a handful of fresh berries to the water, depending on what flavor you want to achieve. You can also infuse your water with green tea for antioxidants or ginger for anti-inflammatory properties. It's cheap to make your water taste better, and you can experiment with flavors and make a new version every time.

3. Mix Water With Juice

Just like flavoring your water with fruit slices, you can add fruit juice to it. This will give it a little flavor and make the hydration process more enjoyable for you. Popular options are pomegranate juice, orange juice, cordial, or pineapple juice, but in fact, you can try any juice you want. 

4. Carbonated Water

Carbonated water doesn’t necessarily have a flavor, but it may be more pleasant to drink because of its fizziness. Opt for zero or low-calorie varieties to avoid consuming extra sugar. Plus, you can also infuse your carbonated water with fruits, berries, or juice, just like you would do with plain water. That way, you get both a delicious flavor and a fizzy texture. 

5. Coconut Water

Coconut water is one of the most popular water alternatives. It provides a ton of health benefits and is great for hydration. It has a slightly sweeter taste than regular water, but it’s full of essential electrolytes that will keep your energy levels high and replenish minerals.

6. Flavored Ice Cubes

This is a great tip for hot summer days and a great option for people who don’t like fruit chunks or berries floating in their drinks. Flavored ice cubes are easy to make, and they will make your water more colorful. Simply put the berries, fruit, or cucumber slices in the ice cube tray and pour water over them. Let it freeze overnight, and voila! As the ice cubes melt, they will infuse your water with flavor.

7. Eat Hydrating Foods

Eating hydrating foods is another alternative if you cannot force yourself to drink any more water. You can start with watermelon, celery, strawberries, cucumbers, and greens, but also try bone broth and soup. Any soup contains plenty of fluid, and it can be a delicious way to stay hydrated. With tons of soup recipes out there, you can definitely find the one you like, whether it’s a smooth cream soup, vegetable, or meat. 

You should also make sure that you have vegetables on your plate every day, as vegetables are one of the best hydration helpers. Some dieticians also recommend starting your day with oatmeal, as oats absorb water during the cooking process. You can also try making overnight oats with yogurt, which is a good fluid source.

8. Drink Other Drinks

Besides water, there are many drinks you can have to stay hydrated. You can sip on juices, smoothies, milk, iced tea, or regular tea. However, be mindful of drinks with high sugar content, such as fruit juices, and try to rely more on sugar-free beverages like tea. Herbal teas, for example, are not only hydrating but beneficial for your health as well. Opt for decaffeinated tea since caffeine tends to dehydrate the body. The options are countless: green tea, lemon and ginger tea, fruit tea, mint tea - you can choose whichever you like and sip on it during the day.  

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