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How can you beat the summer heat? Many would say ice-cold drinks always hit the spot. However, it's not that healthy to drink carbonated refreshments. Here we offer you seven refreshing beverages to keep you both cool and slim in summer.

The first one is self-made flavored water. Drinking a large amount of water is necessary to keep a slim figure. Water can maintain body fluid in balance, making you feel full and reducing food intake. But the taste buds always want something adventurous and new. Whenever you get bored with the plain water, just add some fresh herbs and fruits like slices of cucumber and lemons to make the flavor stand out.