16 Healthy Drinks to Stay Hydrated (Besides Water)

  • By Jennifer Mulder
  • 5 August 2024
  • 3 minute read
16 Healthy Drinks to Stay Hydrated (Besides Water) | The Health Sessions

You know it’s important to stay hydrated, especially on warm summer days. From regulating your core temperature and lubricating your joints to carrying oxygen and nutrients though your system, every cell in your body needs plenty of fluids to function properly.

But sipping plain water all day long can get a little boring. At the same time, you don’t want to drink (too many) cans of soda and raise your risk of getting type 2 diabetes, and the science is still out whether artificially sweetened drinks are a healthy alternative.

Luckily, there are plenty of recipes online for cool beverages packed with nutrients. No matter if you’re into naturally sweetened lemonades, love your iced coffee or you prefer smoothies with healthy fats to reduce the blood sugar spikes, you’ll find a tasty way to quench your thirst.

Check out these 16 healthy drinks (besides water) to stay hydrated all season. 

Infused Water, 6 Ways from Eating Bird Food

Healthy Drinks to Stay Hydrated: Infused Water, 6 Ways from Eating Bird Food | The Health Sessions

Strawberry Chia Watermelon Smoothie from Minimalist Baker

Healthy Drinks to Stay Hydrated: Strawberry Watermelon Smoothie from Minimalist Baker | The Health Sessions

15-Minute Blender Green Juice from Nysa’s Kitchen

Healthy Drinks to Stay Hydrated: 15-Minute Blender Green Juice from Nysa's Kitchen | The Health Sessions

Chocolate Almond Milk with Coffee Ice Cubes from Half Baked Harvest

Healthy Drinks to Stay Hydrated: Chocolate Almond Milk with Coffee Iced Cubes | The Health Sessions

Rhubarb Rose Infusion from The Kitchen McGabe

Healthy Drinks to Stay Hydrated: Rhubarb Rose Infusion from The Kitchen McCabe | The Health Sessions

Elderflower Lemonade from Occasionally Eggs

Healthy Drinks to Stay Hydrated: Elderflower Lemonade from Occasionally Eggs | The Health Sessions

Green Cucumber Honeydew Smoothie from Mocktail.net

Healthy Drinks to Stay Hydrated: Green Cucumber Honeydew Smoothie from Mocktail.net | The Health Sessions

Iced Spice Coconut Latte from Cook Republic

Healthy Drinks to Stay Hydrated: Iced Spice Coconut Latte from Cook Republic | The Health Sessions

Lemon Ginger Jasmine Iced Tea from Minimalist Baker

Healthy Drinks to Stay Hydrated: Lemon Ginger Jasmine Iced Tea from Minimalist Baker | The Health Sessions

Whole Fruit Pineapple Peach Lemonade from The Kitchen McGabe

Healthy Drinks to Stay Hydrated: Whole Fruit Pineapple Peach Lemonade from The Kitchen McCabe | The Health Sessions

Blueberry Lavender Almond Milk from Mocktail.net

Healthy Drinks to Stay Hydrated: Blueberry Lavender Almond Milk from Mocktail.net | The Health Sessions

Almond Cherry Smoothie from Ambitious Kitchen

Healthy Drinks to Stay Hydrated: Almond Cherry Smoothie from Ambitious Kitchen | The Health Sessions

Spiced Stone Fruit Shrub from Bare Root Girl

Healthy Drinks to Stay Hydrated: Spiced Stone Fruit Shrub from Bare Root Girl | The Health Sessions

Green Tea Mint Lemonade from Playful Cooking

Healthy Drinks to Stay Hydrated: Green Tea Mint Lemonade from Playful Cooking | The Health Sessions

Chia Cactus Water via Hello Glow

Healthy Drinks to Stay Hydrated (Besides Water): Chia Cat Water via Hello Glow | The Health Sessions

Tomato Juice from What’s Cooking Mom

Healthy Drinks to Stay Hydrated (Besides Water): Tomato Juice from What's Cooking Mom | The Health Sessions

Besides water, which healthy drinks do you like to sip to stay hydrated? 

Traveling this summer? Consider our affiliate partner AG1 to still get all your nutrients in with one scoop. You can get 5 travel packs for free with your order to easily add to your drink. For more healthy drinks, check out 10 Healthy Homemade Iced Teas for Hot Days or cool down with these better-for-you popsicles instead! 

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