It can be hard during the colder months to stay well hydrated, especially when it’s freezing and wet outside, the last thing we often feel like doing is drinking a cup of chilled water.

So, we thought we would put together a ‘winter liquid guide’ with tips and tricks to staying well, and staying hydrated.

                  “It’s amazing how quickly a few changes to the way you consume liquid can better your overall health. I have personally seen the benefits how changing my drinking habits impacted my immune system immediately and continues to help me avoid getting sick. It is always one of the first issues I address with my clients and works almost every time”        

– Tahli, Head Nutritionist at Golden Grind

1. Make it warm

Warm drinks are far gentler on the body that cold or chilled drinks, especially in winter. Consuming fluids that are the same temperature as your body is less work for the digestive system, whilst also being extremely nurturing on the immune system. It also allows for quicker hydration. Starting your day with a warm drink is one of the simplest but kindest thing you can do for your organs and insides.

2. Tea was medicine before it was a beverage

Consume medicinal teas to help avoid sickness or ailments, or when already feeling run down. Everything from de-bloating, immune boosting, energy, sleeping and more can be helped with the right tea and makes the cup much more interesting than water.

3. Slow cooked meals and stews

Slow cooking your food is a great way to cook food that makes it easy to absorb but also maintains nutrients. Slow cooked meals also require a decent amount of fluid to be added that can really help keep your meals hydrating. Plus, you can add all types of superfoods and spices, like turmeric for example, that fill the meal with max nutrients.

4. Sip on broth or miso.

If you struggle drinking plain water, trying putting broth or miso concentration into warm water a couple of times a day for a lovely salty fix and nutrient boost.

5. Winter Smoothies

Smoothies don’t have to be ice cold or a summery drink. Making a room temperature smoothie is such a wonderful brekkie or lunch year around. Packed with things like oats, cereals, proteins and superfoods, they are such a brilliant way to make a non-eating meal or meal on the go. Plus, your liquid of choice could be anything from nut milks coconut water, fruit and more. You can add any of our brand new superfood blends to your smoothie.

6. What to avoid

We are confident you have heard these before but staying clear of; fizzy drinks, highly processed drinks, sugary drinks, fruit juices, iced drinks, preservatives, alcohol and high amounts of caffeine is generally recommended.