Hydrating Meals for Scorching Summer season Days
[Simple + Refreshing Recipes]
Maria Sollon MS, CSCS, PES
Simmer down, summer season!
When the warmth cranks up and humidity hits, your physique sends an SOS for some cool, refreshing consolation. Say howdy to the last word chill capsule with some mouthwatering treats! These hydration heroes will go away you feeling as cool as a cucumber on a scorching day! So let’s embrace the summer season sizzle with a pleasant twist of a few of my favourite summer season quenchers!
BEAT THE HEAT SERIES OVERVIEW
That is Half-3 of the Beat the Warmth Collection and it’s all about conserving your physique hydrated with thirst quenching meals that your physique will love.
Should you’re simply tuning in now, take a look at the earlier blogs for the whole program and data.
Now let’s get to the juicy, cool, and yummy recipes that your physique will love!
HYDRATING + REFRESHING RECIPES
Hydration is not nearly ingesting water. There are numerous hydration-friendly meals that pack a hydrating punch that may make your hottest summer season days extra fulfilling.
For the reason that summer season warmth is in full swing, making refreshing, mouthwatering treats is the cue for what your physique will crave! No-one desires to spend all day within the kitchen, particularly when it’s good exterior. So I’d wish to share three easy and refreshing summer season recipes that include solely 3 substances every! It’s an ideal solution to keep hydrated and nourished through the scorching days!
NOTE: All recipes are ready for two servings. Double the recipe if prepping extra servings.
#1: Frozen Fruit Sorbet – Cubes – Popsicles
Get pleasure from a refreshing, revitalizing, and hydrating frozen deal with after your exercises or as a scrumptious snack on a scorching day! These frozen fruity snacks may be made to your liking as easy sorbet, frozen fruit cubes, or frozen pops on a stick!
Elements:
1. 2 cups of blended contemporary or frozen fruits (ex: berries, mango, kiwi, watermelon)
2. 1 cup of coconut water
3. Non-obligatory: lime/ lemon juice, herbs (ex: mint, basil, rosemary)
Directions:
• Mix the blended fruits and coconut water till easy.
• Add a splash of extra coconut water if it wants extra to mix.
• Sorbet: Pour the combination right into a cup and revel in!
• Cubes or Popsicles: Pour into an ice dice tray or into popsicle molds and insert popsicle sticks
• Freeze for at the least 4 hours or till strong.
#2: Creamy Avocado Hummus
For individuals who love veggies and dips, this ones for you! This creamy hummus is filled with wholesome fat and plant-based protein to maintain you fueled and happy.
Elements:
4. 1 ripe avocado
5. 1 can (15 oz) of chickpeas, drained and rinsed
6. Juice of 1 lemon
7. Non-obligatory: seasonings (ex: sea salt and pepper)
Directions:
• In a meals processor or blender, mix the ripe avocado, chickpeas, and lemon juice.
• Mix till easy and creamy, including a bit water if mandatory to realize your required consistency.
• Serve with veggie sticks, whole-grain pita, or use it as a variety in your favourite wraps and sandwiches.
#3: Refreshing Blueberry Lime Smoothie
Sip on this invigorating blueberry lime smoothie after your exercises or as a fast pick-me-up to beat the warmth. It is loaded with hydration and pure sweetness.
Elements:
8. 3 cups of contemporary blueberries (or watermelon, cubed and seedless)
9. Juice of two limes
10. 1 tablespoon of agave syrup (or every other pure sweetener, elective)
Directions:
• In a blender, mix the blueberries, lime juice, and agave syrup (if utilizing).
• Mix till easy and pour into glasses.
• Garnish with a lime slice and a sprig of contemporary mint if desired.
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Get pleasure from sipping, savoring, and conserving cool with these wholesome treats that your physique will love all summer season lengthy!
Keep tuned for the grand finale, Half-4, of the Beat the Warmth Weblog Collection! It’s coming in scorching with a summer season stretching routine that can complement your robust and hydrated physique.
Greatest,
Maria