Summer heat will soon be upon us full force and keeping cool drinks around can
get expensive as well as add way too much sugar to your diet. I'd like to offer some suggestions for cheaper and more healthful options.
Plain old water! Cheap, good for you and we all need a lot of it especially
in the summer heat.
OK, so the kids want something for their sweet tooth. Instead of sodas and power
drinks, try fruit juices. Make sure you get real 100% fruit juice not the juice cocktails.
The juice cocktails have a lot of fructose or corn syrup in them, but real fruit juices can
be pricey. Try the local dollar stores but check the label for ingredients. You can mix them
for a fruit punch or add a cup to a 2 quarts of plain iced tea rather than adding sugar.
I like to add a glug or two to plain water for a more refreshing alternative.
If you grow your own fruit or get a good buy on them, whiz some up in the food
processor and add water for your own juice. If you grow mint, crush a sprig in your
hand and add to your glass for extra coolness.
If you are really broke there is always Koolaid, but add less sugar than the directions say.
I only use about 1/2 what they say but you'll need to taste it and see what you like.
For refreshing frozen treats use any of the combinations above and freeze in plastic
cups or Dixie cups if you have them and make Popsicles. The sticks are available
where ever crafts are sold and are very cheap.
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