After spending an afternoon at the beach, I was in the mood for something cold and refreshing. Something hydrating to replenish my body. Something sweet, tart, and tasty.
I knew I wanted something fast, and I didn’t want to pull out the blender to make a smoothie. Instead, I pulled out a few ingredients that are known to help hydration, put them in a glass, and drank to Spring!
Hydrating Coconut Lime Sparkler
Ingredients
- 1 cup Sparkling Water
- 1 cup coconut water (please make sure it is pure, unsweetened coconut water)
- juice of 1 lime
- 1 Tablespoon chia gel (mix 1 teaspoon chia with 3 Tablespoons water and let sit for 15 minutes)
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients, and stir.
- Serve cold, over ice with a lime wedge.
Health Benefits:
- Coconut Water: I use coconut water as a substitute for Gatorade when I exercise because it naturally contains high levels of potassium and electrolytes without the added sugar. It can help with high blood pressure, and keep your skin healthy and hydrated.
- Lime: Great source of vitamin C. Lime also is good for digestion with it’s abundance of antioxidants, flavonoids, and acid content. It also has good levels of potassium, great for staying hydrated with electrolytes.
- Chia:Chia seeds can absorb up to 12 times it’s weight in water, so it is also a great hydrator. Chia seed is also a great source of fiber, omega-3 fatty acids, and antioxidants. It can also help balance blood-sugar levels, so it is great for diabetics. It helps blood sugar levels by slowing the conversion of carbohydrates into sugar. Read more here.
Thought-provoking, mind-prodding question of the day:
What do you use for hydration? Do you only drink it when you exercise, or do you drink it throughout the day?
I love coconut water and swear by it for my lack of post-run pain.
I’ll have to pick up some sparkling water and lime and try one of these myself!
Denise,
Yes! I use it for tennis all the time…especially in the Summer. Let me know how the drink turns out for you!
This is terrific Alex! I saw some kind of drink at whole foods like a juice or something that was full of chia seeds. What a great idea I though, but not all that sugar, not such a great idea. And people think that juice is healthy, and also think they are staying healthy by eating the yogurt that is loaded with fruit. So many added calories. I’m lucky I don’t like sweet things.
Thanks, Anita!
Interesting… chia gel in a drink… never thought to do it other than in a smoothie. Great choice!
Leanne,
I love the little bubbles in the drink. Reminds me of a soda my mom used to buy me on special occasions when I was little.
This is genius. It looks SO delicious. I love the idea of adding chia seeds.
I mostly just drink water…lots and lots and lots of it all through the day.
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It must be refreshing, will try it when the summer will come.
I have recently had to start a no sugar no yeast diet. I have been struggling to find drinks I can have when I get bored with water. I dislike coconut water, do you have any other suggestions to substitute for it?
Thanks and I love all of the receipes!
Vicki
Vicki,
You can try sparkling water. I always like that bit of fizz without the sugar. Tea is also a great beverage.
I also stumbled upon your blog, this drink looks so refreshing! We are having recording breaking heat currently, I can’t wait to try this… thank you for sharing your ideas!
This sounds great! You had me at lime! I will definitely be trying this recipe.