With the arrival of warmer days, staying hydrated becomes even more important. To help with this mission, Alice Paiva, sports nutritionist and weight loss specialist, features a practical and tasty recipe for diuretic refreshing drink, rich in polyphenols and antioxidants. In addition to contributing to the elimination of toxins from the body, this drink helps in digestion and promotes well-being naturally.
“The polyphenols present in green tea and hibiscus have antioxidant action, fighting free radicals and promoting health benefits. This recipe is ideal to be consumed throughout the day, especially on warmer days, as it helps in hydration and elimination of liquids retained by the body. ”
How to make diuretic refreshing drink with polyphenols
In a kettle or container, boil 250 ml of water and pour over green tea and hibiscus. Cover the container and infuse for about 5 minutes. After this time, strain the mixture.
Ingredients
- 1 teaspoon of green tea (rich in catechins and polyphenols)
- 1 teaspoon hibiscus (diuretic and antioxidant)
- 1 cucumber rode (rich in water and diuretic action)
- 1 lemon juice (rich in vitamin C and antioxidants)
- 1 branch of mint (to refresh and assist in digestion)
- 500 ml of filtered water or gas with gas (to give lightness to the drink)
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Preparation mode
Tea infusion
- In a kettle or container, boil 250 ml of water and pour over green tea and hibiscus.
- Cover the container and infuse for about 5 minutes.
- After this time, strain the mixture.
Preparing the drink
- In a large glass or jar, add the strained tea and lemon juice.
- Mix well.
- Add the cucumber cut into thin slices to give freshness and enhance the diuretic action.
Finalization
- Complete the glass or jar with the 500 ml of filtered water or gas with gas for a feeling of refreshing.
- Finish with mint leaves for an extra touch of freshness and digestive aid.
Yield: 1 portion
Preparation Time: 15 minutes
