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Healthy drinks recipes are common in most homes today and that’s such a beautiful thing. I know someone who scrapped fizzy drinks from her family’s diet years ago.
They only consume healthy alternatives like zobo. In fact, she goes as far as discarding drinks given to her kids in party packs. She also encourages people to scrap fizzy drinks from their diet.
I know you muttered ‘God forbid’ after reading that. But before you declare it an impossible feat, can you think about it for a bit?
The truth is there are a lot of healthy drinks that are better alternatives to fizzy drinks. I’m not asking you to stop taking drinks altogether. But to swap the fizzy for healthier options.
Not just because I said so, but because your health deserves it. There’s been a lot of ‘no soda challenge’ here and there which is good. But beyond a once in a while challenge, can you make it a lifestyle?
This blog post shows you reasons to swap fizzy drinks for healthy drinks as well as six healthy drink recipes you can start making at home.
Reasons to Consider Swapping Fizzy Drinks for Healthier Options
Some Healthy Drinks Recipes You Can Make at Home
Like I said before, there are a lot of healthy drinks that you can replace fizzy drinks with. They might be more expensive in terms of money, time and labour, but it’s well worth it in the long run.
And you can find a way around it to prepare enough quantities per time. When it is well refrigerated, you won’t have to prepare them every day.
Here’s a list of some healthy drinks you can replace fizzy drinks with:
How to Make Zobo at Home
Zobo is that drink that can be said to be Nigeria’s national drink. It is very popular among people of every tribe and is served on occasions. It is also sold by food vendors in schools, offices and parks.
The leaves used for making zobo are from the Roselle plant, scientifically called Hibiscus sabdariffa. Here’s how to make zobo at home:
Ingredients for Making Zobo
Procedure For Making Zobo
You can infuse the zobo with slices of fruits like cucumber, lime or lemon when serving for extra flavor. This is optional.
How to Make Kunu at Home
Kunu, another popular healthy drink in Nigeria, originated from the north. There are different variations of kunu, which all depend on the ingredients used.
There’s kunu zaki, made from millet and potato, kunu aya, made from tigernut, coconut and date, and kunu gyada, made from groundnut and rice.
The most popular one is the one made from just millet, usually called kunu. Here’s how to make kunu:
Ingredients for Making Kunu
Procedure For Making Kunu
How to Make Soya Milk at Home
Soya milk is another healthy drink popular in Nigeria. It is made from soya beans and is a source of potassium, calcium and vitamins.
It is low in saturated fat and calories and is said to contain as much protein as cow’s milk.
Ingredients for Making Soya Milk
Procedure For Making Soya Milk
How to Make Tigernut Milk at Home
Tigernut milk is another healthy drink alternative to fizzy drinks. It is made from blending tigernut with water and other ingredients.
Tigernut is locally called Ofio, Aya or Aki Hausa in Yoruba, Hausa and Igbo languages respectively.
Tigernut is nutrient-rich, high in fiber, healthy fats, vitamins and minerals. Here’s how to make tigernut milk at home:
Ingredients for Making Tigernut Milk
Procedure For Making Tigernut Milk
How to Make Coconut Milk at Home
Coconut is one very nutritious plant. All the products (oil, milk and water) are all beneficial to the body.
Coconut is rich in vitamins, particularly vitamin C. It contains minerals like manganese, copper, selenium, and potassium.
It also contains fibre, improves immunity and contributes to hair and skin health. Coconut milk is a healthy drink that can also be used to cook meals like rice and porridge or added to cereals.
Here’s how to prepare coconut milk;
Ingredients for Making Coconut Milk
Procedure For Making Coconut Milk
How to Make Fruit Juice at Home
Fruits are a necessary part of our diet. Asides from eating them, we can also drink their juices.
Practically every fruit can be juiced by simply blending it with water and extracting the fibre. Also, fruit juice can be made by combining two or more fruits for more flavor and taste.
Ingredients for Making Fruit Juice
Procedure For Making Fruit Juice
These six healthy drinks will keep your refrigerator full and your body healthy. You can increase the measurements of the ingredients to suit your preference and quantity needed.
You can also experiment with different alternatives to the spices mentioned above as well as include other ingredients you want.
Finally, remember that though making these drinks at home might be time consuming, it’s a worthy investment in your health and that of your family in the long run.
Cheers to drinking healthy!
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