Healthy drinks during quarantine | Bebidas saludables durante la cuarentena

To help keep your family hydrated and feeling their best during this time, skip the sugary drinks | Para ayudar a mantener a su familia hidratada y a sentirse lo mejor posible durante este tiempo omita las bebidas azucaradas

Science & technology | May 12, 2020
Chenin Treftz Nickel, Ph.D., R.D.
Two glasses of water on a wood table next to a green garnish, one glass with red raspberries and one with blueberries.

Nearly everyone is eating more meals at home. This may be a great time to develop the habit of making healthy drink choices. | Casi todos comen más comidas en la casa. Este puede ser un buen momento para desarrollar el hábito de elegir bebidas saludables.

Healthy drinks during quarantine | Bebidas saludables durante la cuarentena

To help keep your family hydrated and feeling their best during this time, skip the sugary drinks | Para ayudar a mantener a su familia hidratada y a sentirse lo mejor posible durante este tiempo omita las bebidas azucaradas

Science & technology | May 12, 2020
Chenin Treftz Nickel, Ph.D., R.D.

Nearly everyone is eating more meals at home. This may be a great time to develop the habit of making healthy drink choices. | Casi todos comen más comidas en la casa. Este puede ser un buen momento para desarrollar el hábito de elegir bebidas saludables.

Two glasses of water on a wood table next to a green garnish, one glass with red raspberries and one with blueberries.

Nearly everyone is eating more meals at home. This may be a great time to develop the habit of making healthy drink choices. | Casi todos comen más comidas en la casa. Este puede ser un buen momento para desarrollar el hábito de elegir bebidas saludables.

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Stay home Nevada: Healthy drinks during quarantine

The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted families in so many ways. With school and restaurant closings, and the need to social distance, nearly everyone is eating more meals at home. To help keep your family hydrated and feeling their best during this time, skip the sugary drinks. Instead, add flavor to water and milk using inexpensive ingredients and no added sugar. Consider trying one of our favorite recipes, Yummy Banana Blend or Citrus Potion.

With kids at home, this may be a great time to get them more involved in the kitchen and to develop the habit of making healthy drink choices. Here are a few recipes that kids can make for themselves with very little supervision.

Healthy drink choices can save money, help kids stay fit, and prevent cavities. More information about healthy drinks and free resources for your family are available on our Rethink Your Drink Nevada website and social media page.

Rethink Your Drink Nevada thanks frontline workers!

Quédate en casa Nevada: bebidas saludables durante la cuarentena

La pandemia de COVID-19 ha impactado a las familias de muchas maneras. Con el cierre de escuelas y restaurantes, y la necesidad de distanciamiento social, casi todos comen más comidas en la casa. Para ayudar a mantener a su familia hidratada y a sentirse lo mejor posible durante este tiempo omita las bebidas azucaradas. Y en su lugar agréguele sabor al agua y a la leche usando ingredientes económicos y sin azúcar añadido. Considere probar una de nuestras recetas favoritas, como el Delicioso batido de plátano o Poción de cítricos.

Con los niños en casa, este puede ser un buen momento para que participen más en la cocina y desarrollen el hábito de elegir bebidas saludables. Aquí hay algunas recetas que los niños pueden hacer por sí mismos con muy poca supervisión.

Las opciones de bebidas saludables pueden ahorrarle dinero, ayudar a los niños a mantenerse en forma y prevenir las caries. Puede encontrar más información sobre bebidas saludables y recursos gratuitos para su familia en nuestra página web y en nuestras redes sociales.

Rethink Your Drink Nevada agradece a los trabajadores de primera línea!

Chenin Treftz Nickel, Ph.D., R.D., is a nutrition research scientist with Rethink Your Drink Nevada, a program offered by C ollege of Agriculture, Biotechnology & Natural Resources' Department of Nutrition in collaboration with Extension.

The program is funded by USDA’s Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program — SNAP. SNAP provides nutrition assistance to people with low income. It can help you buy nutritious foods for a better diet. To find out more, contact 800-992-0900.

Science & technology | May 12, 2020
Chenin Treftz Nickel, Ph.D., R.D.

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