FRESHEN UP

From fruit-infused waters to cleaner cocktails, these summer drink favourites help you beat the heat, day and night

WATER INFUSIONS

"Adding some fresh fruit, herbs, and other foods to water brings more flavour to water, so you're more likely to keep drinking it", says Lyssie Lakatos, RDN, co-founder of the Nutrition (nutritiontwins.com). Twins "Plus, you're getting added antioxidants and vitamins as the ingredients diffuse into the water but with very few calories."

Mint Cucumber Citrus Water

Cucumbers are not only incredibly refreshing, they are also packed with antioxidants and anti-inflammatories. "I love to snack on the fruit after it's been sitting in the water - it gets really plump and delicious!" says Lakatos.

DIRECTIONS

1. Place cucumber, lemon, lime, and mint into a glass and add water.

2. Allow ingredients to sit for 15 to 30 minutes before drinking. (The longer they sit, the more intense the flavour.)

PER SERVING (INCLUDING CUCUMBER) Calories: 11, Fat: Og, Carbs: 3g, Fibre: 0.4g, Protein: 0.5g

Pineapple Lemon Ginger Water

Pineapple gives sweetness while adding only 13 calories and providing the digestion-improving enzyme bromelain, along with vitamin C. Lemon boosts vitamin C and flavour, while anti-inflammatory ginger rounds out the health-promoting benefits.

DIRECTIONS