A vacation is incomplete without great delicacies. It’s time to relax and have fun. Nothing else matters when you are on a vacation. This is also a time when you can cheat in your diet. But even if you tend to be too familiar with the local cuisine, you should be careful in your food choices. Many drinks contain a lot of sugar which can be harmful to your body. So how can you make an informed choice? Nutritionist Nmami Agarwal shared a video on Instagram talking about drinks that you can drink while on vacation. She emphasizes being mindful even during the holidays and focusing more on healthier alternatives.
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Here are some drink options you must have on vacation:
1) Coconut water: According to Nmami, it is high in potassium and is an excellent source of antioxidants. Besides, coconut water is also known for providing strength to the body. So it keeps you energized throughout the day. And it’s great for your skin and overall health, she adds.
2) Lemonade and mint
This could be your go-to choice when you’re on vacation and confused about what drink to order. Nutritionists say it’s a great drink high in vitamin C. It supplies your body with nutrients and hydrates you.
3) Smoothies and herbal tea
Nmami has staunchly stated that instead of opting for caffeinated beverages (because they flush water out of your body), choose decaffeinated ones. She said that if you want alcoholic beverages, you can have them. If you like wine, drink pure wine (don’t drink wine in the form of sangria). You can pair other alcohol options with your choice of soda or water, or you can also add mint, ginger, cucumber, or lemon.
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Nutritionist Nmami Agarwal often shares food and health related updates on Instagram. In one of her previous videos, she explained how dal alone cannot make up for your daily protein needs. She explains that dal is a great source of protein. However, it is an incomplete protein. To get the most out of your meal, you must combine dal with roti or rice. Through the post, she also said a person’s daily protein requirement is around 45-65gms/day. To meet that requirement, one needs four to five bowls of dal in one meal. And usually, no one has this much dal in one meal. So, the nutritionist mentioned that it’s important to add more protein-rich foods to your diet, including soybeans, nuts, seeds, and chickpeas.
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