A basic way to rehydrate would be to avoid diuretics such as coffee, tea, soda and alcohol as they cause the body system to move towards dehydration mode. Load up on drinks containing magnesium, sodium and calcium to retain water better.

These days, with weather temperatures soaring to 35°C, all we desire is to hole up in an air-conditioned room 24/7! Plain ol’ water may be, well, plain – opt for a twist to put the fizziness back in guzzling.

Here are 2 pocket-friendly recipes to combat the blazing heat, without breaking into a sweat:

Recipe #1: Berry Aloe-vera Blast

Swop that afternoon tea with this crowd-pleaser – a favourite with kids and almost everyone – excellent for the sweltering heat.

Ingredients:
Ribena cubes
1 can 100Plus original flavour
½ cup Aloe Vera cubes
1 wedge lemon or 1 lime (optional)

Steps:
1) Freeze Ribena in ice cube trays to make Ribena cubes.

2) Place Aloe Vera cubes in glass, pour 100Plus over and gradually put Ribena cubes in. For extra citrus zest, place lemon/lime in drink. Serves one.

Health Tips:
Isotonic 100Plus restores lost electrolytes, glucose and sodium to regain hydration balance. - Next page

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Tags: 100plus, aloe vera, antioxidants, berries, flavonoids, hydration, phytonutrients, ribena, summer drinks, summer recipe, wolf berries

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