Summer’s hot days and warm nights can make even the most dedicated water-drinker reach for a thirst-quenching juice or sugary soda. Before you grab just anything off the shelf, try to be a bit discerning, recommends Monique Ryan, RD. The Illinois-based nutritionist says that lots of seemingly “healthy” sodas and juices are filled with sugar and high-fructose corn syrup. For a truly healthy summer cooler, Ryan advises finding a drink made from real fruit juice rather than artificial ingredients or other additives. Or consider milk or plain soy beverages, both rich in protein and calcium, she says.
Getting thirsty? Here are a few of our favorite cool drinks.
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