Ideas for Healthy Hydration on the Go

(NewsUSA) - On sunny days when you're out and about, it can be easy to forget to drink enough water.

But healthy hydration, especially during the warmer months, is of the utmost importance. On hot days, your body naturally uses more water, and health experts say you should replenish every ounce you lose.

For many people, the key to drinking enough fluids is a matter of convenience - keeping healthy beverages always within reach.

The American Dietetic Association suggests drinking between eight and 12 cups of water a day. Though this may seem like a lot, carrying a water bottle can help you meet this quota with ease. Stash one at work, in the car and in your bag so that you always have one nearby.

Another healthy option is tea. It naturally contains flavonoid antioxidants and is a healthy way to stay hydrated. Bob Greene, exercise physiologist and trainer to Oprah Winfrey, recommends Lipton tea in his book The Best Life Diet.

But when it's hot outside and you're on the move, you may not want to wait for freshly brewed tea to cool down. For an easy and time-saving alternative to the typical method of hot brewing, try Lipton Cold Brew.

Made through a unique patented process in which natural black tea leaves are treated soon after being harvested, this tea brews directly in cold water - yielding refreshing iced tea in minutes and eliminating the wait for hot water to cool down. Try it by itself or in the following recipe:


COLD BREW LEMON LIFT COOLER

(Makes 4 8-ounce servings)


4 cups cool water

2 Lipton Cold Brew Family Size

or 6 Cold Brew Glass Size

Tea Bags

1 can (6 oz.) frozen lemonade

concentrate, partially thawed

and undiluted


In 2-quart pitcher, pour cool water over Lipton Cold Brew Family Size Tea Bags; brew 3 minutes, dunking tea bags occasionally.

Remove tea bags. Stir in lemonade concentrate until blended. Pour into ice-filled glasses and garnish, if desired, with mint.

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