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QF Focus Magazine


Benefits of the most popular drinks for the hotter months


Valencia, August 2nd, 2016. When the heat increases so does the amount of liquids we consume and we don’t just drink water to quench our thirst. There are a variety of beverages to which we turn to hydrate and enjoy throughout the day in our leisure time with family and friends. But many of us don’t know how the most popular summer drinks can contribute and benefit our health.


Beer, one of the most widely consumed beverages in Spain, lowers the risk of developing cardiovascular disease by increasing good cholesterol (HDL) and polyphenols, protects against neurodegenerative diseases and improves bone health because it contains silicon. It also has an anti-inflammatory and antibiotic effect thanks to hops, one of its essential components. It is also highly recommended for athletes, Carolina Perez, nutritionist at Quirónsalud Hospital Torrevieja, "Consumption of a moderate amount of beer after intense activity regains rapid rehydration and helps prevent muscle aches. Beer for its taste, aroma and being carbonated, more so served cold, is accepted better than water in situations where thirst is not present."


Slush, one of the most popular summer drinks, a cold drink served while still crystallised. Sorbet, however, is halfway between slush and ice cream, it contains less fat than ice cream, but more sugar. The main component of the slush is water, whose presence represents about 85-90% of its composition. Therefore, its calorie content is not very high, is around 60-70 calories per 100 millilitres. In its preparation no fats are used (unlike ice creams), so no added fat or cholesterol. However, the consumption of these products should not be abused because, although they have no fat, they have significant amounts of sugar. "The absence of fat and cholesterol in the composition can be a positive for people with high blood cholesterol levels who want to indulge occasionally. However, it is important that the consumption of these products occurs sporadically to avoid excess sugar in the diet," advises Dr. Honorio Martinez, a specialist in Sports Medicine Hospital Quirónsalud Zaragoza.


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