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This is an archive article published on April 28, 2009
H2Ohhhh!
Summer is typically a time when many of us attempt to purge ourselves of the internal contamination and external baggage stockpiled at the tail end of winter months.
Written by EXPRESS FEATURES SERVICE
April 28, 2009 12:22 AM IST
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Nothing beats the summer heat better that good ol water
Summer is typically a time when many of us attempt to purge ourselves of the internal contamination and external baggage stockpiled at the tail end of winter months. Water comes first to the mind when it comes to getting rid of the internal wastes. Thirst quenching,stimulant,anti pyretic,expectorant,anti spasmodic,anti-depressant,diuretic .the list seems endless for what a plain glass of water can offer. No other beverage or chilled drink can replace water when it comes to quenching thirst. It acts as a catalyst for the innumerable metabolic processes that take place within our system. Water is present in our blood,body fliuds,muscles,bones and teeth.
Water helps in detoxification of the body,dissolving germs in the blood,removing diseased cells from the body,helping in the circulation of purified blood and strengthening a weakened constitution.Whats in vogue is the range of new Vitamin waters fortified with various vitamins and other additives,including a sweetener that adds calories to the drink. Carbonated water,also known as sparkling water is plain water into which carbon dioxide gas has been dissolved,and is the major and defining component of most soft drinks. Club soda may be identical to plain carbonated water or it may contain a small amount of table salt,sodium citrate,sodium bicarbonate,potassium bicarbonateor disodium phosphate,depending on the bottler.
My advice is to opt for simple plain water or add a squirt or slice of fruit like lime,sweet lime,strawberry,pineapple,peach,mango etc to water for flavouring. The occasional consumption of vitamin waters that contain a lot less sugar than fruit juices make them a healthy alternative. Each flavour brings with it a different set of vitamins and nutrients. Why go for the artificial bubbles when you can squeeze out the real nutrient rich nector!
VITAWATER
Ingredients
Water,1 litre
Strawberry,5 in number
Sweet lime,2 slices with rind
Lemon,2 slices with rind
Cantaloupe,1 thinly sliced wedge
Frozen pineapple cubes,3 tbsp
Peach,1
Stevia leaves,5 to 6 for natural sweetening
Mint sprigs as per serving
Method
Slice strawberries and cube cantaloupe and peach. In a glass water jar pour chilled water and add frozen pineapple cubes,stevia,lime and sweet lime rings. Also stir in strawberries,cantaloupe and peach. Serve chilled with mint sprigs.
(The writer is a city-based food and diet consultant who can be contacted at adda.mehrotra@gmail.com)
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