Austin, TX (PRWEB) May 31, 2012
Think that diet drink is helping you stay slim? Think again.
?Research suggests that diet drinks actually create hunger since they don’t give the satiety of sugar or food,? says Terry Shaw, Licensed Dietician at Lake Austin Spa Resort in Austin, Texas. ?The problem with non-nutritive sweeteners of any kind is that they keep the desire and taste for sweet alive and irresistible in our brains. Training the taste buds to enjoy less sweet by using less of sweeteners is the goal.?
And with warmer summer months upon us, Shaw provides recommendations for staying hydrated and training your taste buds to enjoy a less sweet but satisfying alternative to keep calories in check and waistlines happy.
-Fruit Juice Concentrate. Instead of adding individual drink mixes to a bottle of water, add two teaspoons of fruit juice concentrate to water and shake well. This small amount of sugar satiates a sweet craving and also helps to retrain taste buds to enjoy a less strong artificially sweetened beverage.
-Herbal Teas. The flavor options are endless and it?s simple to brew your own blend. Just add ice, cold water and a few sprigs of mint for a cool refreshment.
-Sparkling Water. Because our bodies are releasing toxins daily, it is vital to consume enough water to flush these toxins out. Especially when losing weight, if toxins are not excreted, they can be released into the blood. The answer? Drink more water ? and adding bubbles to your water intake keeps it interesting.
-Steam Distilled Essential Oils. One drop of steam distilled essential oil such as lemon, orange or peppermint adds flavor to water or herbal teas.
-Fruits and Vegetables. Infusions! Remember the last time you were at your favorite spa and drank the cucumber-infused water? You can make this quickly at home as well. At the end of your day, drop a few slices of watermelon, cucumber or oranges (or experiment with your favorite fruits and vegetables) into a carafe of water, refrigerate overnight and enjoy healthy, flavorful waters.
Shaw shares one of her favorite summer drinks that you can make easily at home:
Terry?s Summer Tea
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