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Another irresistible drink is horchata, consumed in two versions, liquid and slush, the basic ingredients are water, tiger nuts and sugar. Horchata is a rich sugary energy drink with healthy fats, "highly recommended for all ages but especially for patients with cardiovascular disease who do not suffer from being overweight," says Dr. Carina Gimeno, nutritionist at the Obesity Unit Hospital Quirónsalud Valencia. "It also has a significant calcium content, much needed during periods of breastfeeding, pregnancy and growth in children." It is low in sodium and high in potassium which makes it very suitable for hypertensive patients. It aids in the recovery of diarrheal diseases for its astringent properties and having no cholesterol, gluten or lactose, is suitable for those with intolerances. "However, horchata is not advisable for diabetic patients because of its high sugar content," says Dr. Gimeno.
Gazpacho, another one of the kings of summer as it retains all the nutritional benefits of each and every one of its ingredients without suffering any degradation by heat that is caused by cooking. "Vitamin C in peppers and tomato,
vitamin E in the tomatoes
and extra virgin olive oil, antioxidants such as lycopene from tomatoes, vitamins for summer sun and taking
care of our skin," lists nutritionist Carolina Perez. It is full of fibre, which promotes intestinal transit and promotes cleansing of our body. Also it contains minerals such as phosphorus, iron, calcium, magnesium, zinc, copper, potassium and sodium. That is why gazpacho is regarded as an isotonic drink because of its water content and mineral salts. Gazpacho also helps reduce blood pressure. "Consumption of the main natural ingredients of gazpacho is linked to a reduction in blood pressure. Hypertension is a condition that affects 25% of the adult population and is the main risk factor for heart attacks and strokes".
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Finally, another soft drink that is experiencing a boom, especially among athletes are sports drinks, which promote athletic performance and quickly help replenish losses caused by intense exercise. Their contribution in water prevents dehydration, the concentration of carbohydrates (6-8%) is effective to maintain fluid balance, provide energy, maintain blood glucose levels and accelerate the absorption of water. Electrolytes help maintain fluid balance, nerve function and muscle contraction. "Many experts agree that if exercise lasts less than an hour, even in an intense and warm atmosphere, it is sufficient to hydrate by drinking water before, during and after exercise," says the specialist in sports medicine.
ABOUT QUIRÓNSALUD Quirónsalud is the largest hospital group in Spain and the third largest in Europe. It is present in 13 autonomous communities, has the most advanced technology and has more than 6,200 beds in the 80 centres, like the Jimenez Diaz Foundation, Ruber, Hospital La Luz, University Hospital Quirónsalud Madrid, Teknon, Dexeus, Polyclinic Gipuzkoa, etc., as well as a large team of highly specialised professionals and international prestige.
We work in promoting and teaching (seven of our hospitals are universities) medical and scientific research (we have the Health Research Institute of the FJD, a unique private research centre accredited by the Ministry of Research, Development and Innovation).
In addition, our healthcare service is organised into units and transversal networks to optimise the experience accumulated in the various centres and clinical translation of our investigations. Currently, Quirónsalud is developing more than 1,600 research projects throughout Spain and many of the centres are market leaders in this field, being pioneers in different specialties such as cardiology, endocrinology, gynecology, neurology and oncology, among others.
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