Well, it's been four weeks since I decided to be a bit more hydration-aware and I've found lots of ways to make water more interesting....none more so than today's special beverage, courtesy of one of my favourite on-line haunts, Oh She Glows:
I made Chia Fresca! I know, it looks like an ant colony got into my glass there - but it's actually really tasty and very pleasant to drink. I like coconut water and bubble tea, plus I'm a major fan of chia seeds in general, so I knew I'd probably like this. For those concerned about the texture, this was no worse than orange juice with pulp. If you've got some chia seeds lurking in your cupboard somewhere, I'd really encourage you to give this a try - it was really refreshing!
I refer to you Angela's excellent recipe if you'd like to make it yourself - it's so simple, just chia seeds, water, lemon or lime juice and some sweetener. I used lime juice and a tiny dribble of dark agave nectar for sweetening.
This drink actually has its roots in ancient times - Mexican tribes used to make a similar concoction to revitalise themselves after running hundreds of miles (according to Born to Run). I could see it being very refreshing and hydrating after a run. Talk about a way to really liven up good old water!
I've so enjoyed being a bit more aware of my water intake these last few weeks. I've been reminded that one of the best things you can do for your health is just drink more water. Not iced tea, not soft drink, not juice: just clean, icy, purified water. Not only does it slash calories and costs in your overall beverage consumption but I think it heightens your palate when it comes to food too - things just taste better without extra flavours or sugar cluttering it up.
My mates at BRITA have been very kind in supplying prizes over the hydration challenge to get us all inspired to drink more water. Thank you BRITA and congrats to all the give-away winners over the past few weeks - today I'm ending the hydration challenge with a bang with a double whammy give-away!
BRITA are giving two lucky SLSB readers the chance to win a super hydration package, consisting of:
♥ A BRITA Marella Jug in your choice of colour (orchid, lavender, rose or mint)
♥ and a BRITA Fill N Go!
You also get filters for the jug and Fill N Go included in the prize so you can enjoy your delicious BRITA filtered water straight away!
Check out the BRITA website to see which Marella jug colour you'd like, and then just leave a comment on this post with your name, your preferred colour and a way of contacting you for your chance to win.
I'll draw two winners at random at 9am UK time, Friday 22nd March 2013. Please note: the competition is open to UK readers only.
Update: the winners of this give-away are Yogigal and Grinnerlyn. Thanks for playing! Comments are still very welcome on this post but the competition is now closed.
I hope you've enjoyed the hydration challenge! Have you ever tried a chia seed drink before? What's the weirdest drink you've ever had?