With the mercury rising, and intense heat wave covering the entire nation, people are looking for different ways to get respite from the heat, and they turn to soft drinks, such as carbonated beverages and sodas, to quench their thirst and get temporary relief from the scorching summer. But these sweetened beverages are generally considered bad for weight loss because they come loaded with sugar and with a high calorie count. Consuming excessive amounts of added sugars can lead to weight gain as they provide empty calories without providing satiety, leading to increase in overall calorie intake, making it harder to achieve a calorie deficit necessary for weight loss. Moreover, the high sugar content in soft drinks can trigger cravings for more sugary and unhealthy foods. This can lead to a cycle of overconsumption of high-calorie foods and hinder weight loss efforts. So, sweetened and fizzy drinks aside, here are 8 weight-loss friendly drinks that you can have this summer without hurting your weight loss goals. Let’s find out:
1. Coconut Water:
No one needs to tell you how healthy coconut water is, right" It’s such a healthy elixir with a mix of electrolytes, bio-active enzymes like catalase, alkaline phosphatase, etc., and  hydrates, refreshes and cools down the body as well. Since the body loses a considerable amount of electrolytes during sweating in summers, coconut water helps to replenish back the electrolytes. Coconut water is naturally low in calo...