By Emma McCullar, Azure Writer
As someone who isn’t a huge fan of the plain taste of water, I struggle to stay hydrated in a world full of sodas and sweet drinks! Yet most of these sodas and sweet drinks are packed with added sugars, sodium, and a list of chemicals that I can’t even pronounce! When trying to build healthy habits or monitor calories, it can be an even bigger challenge with diet sodas that are full of aspartame and most of the same additives and harmful chemicals in regular sodas. Although these drinks claim to be “diet friendly”, they aren’t a sustainable healthy alternative. And don’t get me started on all of the specialty coffees and creamers these days! So, I’m stuck in an endless loop of wanting to have a tasty drink, and wanting to stay hydrated and healthy! But you can’t have your cake and eat it too, can you? (Spoiler alert: YOU CAN!)
Building healthy habits can be a challenge. If I wanted to cut out sweeter drinks and take in more water, it might be challenging to cut sweet drinks completely, if it isn’t going to be sustainable. I’m all about discipline, don’t get me wrong, but it’s important to not set unrealistic expectations right out of the gate. Otherwise, you’ll be craving like crazy in two days and you’ll feel discouraged because it seems impossible to maintain these lifestyle habits!
The key is to find alternatives that you ENJOY! Whether that’s grilled chicken tenders instead of fried chicken tenders, or a protein packed mac and cheese instead of french fries, the goal is to make swaps that are sustainable and enjoyable. You don’t have to feel like you’re missing out to make healthy choices! Azure Market Organics Coconut Water is an amazing example of an alternative that you can ENJOY! With a rich flavor and creamy texture, this coconut water is an awesome alternative to a sweet drink or to a post-workout gatorade!
The coconut water is freshly extracted the day the coconut is picked, and not touched. So when you take a sip, it’s like drinking it right from the coconut! Organically certified and packed with electrolytes, this beverage might be your key to tasty hydration. While most leading hydration drinks like Gatorade and Propel are packed full of sodium and additives, Azure Market Organics Coconut Water is one hundred percent natural and full of nutritional benefits! You may be wondering; “Why is the water pink if it’s all natural?”. And believe me, I had the same thought when I received my first bottle! This is due to natural enzymes and antioxidants that can vary from coconut to coconut. You might get a bottle that is clear, or you might get one that is very pink! And that’s just part of the fun! So don’t panic if your coconut water is pink, it is perfectly safe and natural!
Whether you’re looking for an alternative to sweeter drinks and sodas, or if you’re looking for a hydrating beverage after an intense workout, Azure Coconut Water could be the choice for you! It is available to purchase in either sixteen or thirty-two ounce bottles individually, or in packs of twelve. We hope that Azure Coconut Water is your next step to staying hydrated and building lasting and healthy habits! Click the link below to learn more, and to purchase some of your own!