Infused Water

Infused waters are simply flavored waters – but not the sugary or artificially sweetened ones you might find at the store. Instead, add your own fruit, herbs, or vegetables to your water to create delicious and nutritious flavors.

Here are a few unique combinations to try:

• Lemon, cucumber, and mint
• Strawberry and kiwi
• Blackberry and mint
• Watermelon and basil
• Raspberry, blueberry, and lemon

You can just toss the fruits, vegetables, and herbs right in the water to infuse it. Or, if you’d prefer, you can try an infuser bottle to help contain those items but still let their flavors soak into the water. Try checking out this 32 ounce infuser bottle for when you’re on the go, or this larger infuser pitcher for at home.

Unsweetened Almond Milk

Unsweetened almond milk is another healthy drink other than water. It’s naturally low in calories, clocking in around 30 per cup. Most commercial varieties are also fortified with Calcium and Vitamin D, both of which are important for bone health. You can try drinking the almond milk as is, or blending it into a smoothie for a hydrating snack.

You can also try making your own homemade almond milk! Simply soak a cup of almonds in water overnight. Then next day, drain the almonds and place them in a blender with 3-4 cups of fresh water. Blend everything up, then run it through a fine sieve. Boom – homemade almond milk.

Coconut Water

Coconut water is a naturally hydrating drink, aptly named as it’s sourced from the center of coconuts. It has a sweet flavor and is a good source of potassium, an electrolyte that’s been shown to help regulate blood pressure. For these reasons, it can be a healthy drink besides water to incorporate in your day sometimes.

The key word is sometimes, though. An 8 ounce cup of coconut water still has around 45 calories and 10 grams of sugar, so it’s not something you want to drink for all your daily beverages. However, a cup a day can certainly fit into a healthy diet and add some nice variety to your routine!

Seltzer Water

Seltzer water is typically just plain water, natural flavorings (like lemon or lime), and carbonation. If you buy brands that fit that criteria, it should have no calories and no sweeteners (added or artificial). This makes it an excellent choice to use for daily hydration.

The only caveat is that the carbonation may cause some burping and/or bloating for some people. If that’s you, try switching back to plain water and seeing if it helps! But for most people, carbonated water is tolerated just fine.