It’s hot and the weather’s only going to take a turn for the worse. Everyone should stay hydrated, more so if you’re the active type. Pure water is always a given but there are other liquids that can more than quench your thirst.
Coconut water is a great and tasty alternative.
Made from tender coconuts from India, its label claims it’s 100 per cent natural — free of preservatives or added sugar. With protein, carbohydrates, vitamins and minerals, it makes for a great natural energy drink. The water is taken from young green tender coconut at ambient temperature in a sterilised room. It is filtered, bottled and retorted resulting in the product being clear and untainted by impurities, explains Abdussamed.
Improving performance through supplementation
The fitness industry is cluttered with hundreds, if not thousands, of supplements to help with your workouts and recovery. Although not exactly a need, there is a place for supplementation in your routine, especially if you’re consistently active.
The UK-based sports nutrition brand SCI-MX offers something that caters to the fitness newbie and the weekend warriors to the elite CrossFit athletes and physique athletes.
Eat healthy in the UAE
We all know the risk for overindulgence is high during this time of the year. Lucky for us, there are genuinely healthy cafes all around Dubai keeping our wellbeing in check. Nourish (see below) in Jumeirah and its recently launched branch in Kitchen Nation, JLT, offer alternatives.
It features signature dishes for the health-conscious consumer. Dine on affordable, homemade food that looks and tastes great. Dishes are freshly prepared, even when it comes to fermenting mustards, hot sauce and ketchup, to culturing vegetables, kneading their own unbleached, stone-ground flour bread, and so on. Ingredients are sourced locally where possible. They’re also big on speciality coffee and fresh juices.
