Tuesday, May 15, 2012

Limes and Summer

I don't know about your part of the world... but in Miami temperatures are rising and with them the need to find a refreshing drink that cools you down.


Lemonades and limeades have been the "go to" drinks of the summer season for as long as we all can remember. As a kid I didn't live in the kind of neighborhood where you could have a stand to sell them but we did have a lime tree and would make it all the time.


This drink is not only delicious but believe it or not there are some healthy benefits associated with drinking a tall cold glass of lemonade. It helps in decreasing dehydration which is the main reason why you love it so much on a hot day.


One of my favorite things about limeades is that they are packed with vitamin C and in places where you go from hot environments into air conditioned ones you need the help you can get to not get sick.

Have a great day and don't forget to drink your water today!

37 comments:

  1. I love limes- I drink them in sparkling water all of the time.

    Sadly, I live in the UK and it has been raining every day for weeks, but I can pretend I am somewhere sunnier when I cut up a lime! Lovely post.

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  2. These look refreshing - maybe I´ll try them (I mostly forget to try new drinks). :-)

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  3. OMG, these look SO refreshing. I totally wish I could have some right now. hehe. Great post and lemonade is by far my favorite summer drink

    xoDale
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  4. wow.......Amazing!!!!!

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    xoxo

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  5. Eventhough its getting quite cold here, after eating this post, I am really craving a lemonade!

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  6. All of these look so good. I'm not well and it's really cold but now I'm craving a frozen lemonade!

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  7. delicious!

    xx

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  8. A terrific post! And now I really really want one! Have a great week!

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  9. oooh this is making me thirsty just looking at it. I'm not gonna lie though, I am very jealous of the weather you have. It's horrible over here at the moment!

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  10. I'm a limeade lover too. :)

    Also- how cute is that striped straw in the second shot? Love it.

    -Ashley
    http://lerougestylo.blog.com

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  11. Great tips! And the presentation is awesome! xoxo

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  12. Yes! When we dance a lot in the summer, we always recommend to put a slice of lime or a lime peel in to help with hydration. It works wonders!

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  13. So, limeades are a totally new discovery for me, and now I'm kind of obsessed. Pomegranate limeade.... mmm!

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  14. Yummyy!!! I'll have to try that last drink!! Ugh I am dreading the heat here in Dallas, but I know it's nothing compared to Florida. xoxo Elizabeth

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  15. Looks delicious!!
    Have a wonderful day. xx

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  16. Limeade is my favorite–can you believe I avoided it for years? Now I can't get enough!

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  17. niec and sweet! i did drink my water today and i also have some soda to sip on. bad, i know... but i needed a pick me up :)
    xo
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  18. It's definitely getting hot here so I will be looking to you for these recipes!

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  19. Yum - you are reminding me to make my lemon lime tofu cheesecake soon!

    xoxo,
    Chic 'n Cheap Living

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  20. I'm such an ice tea girl...I need to change it up!

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  21. These look so good! Definitely trying it out!

    xo,
    Angela
    headtotoechic.blogspot.com

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  22. Ohhhh, yummy! I love a good lemony/limey drink ;)

    XX,
    Miranda

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  23. the lime granita looks perfect

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  24. the temperature in los angeles is rising too - so these are great to have! x

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  25. Wow limeades, never had one of these before - I bet it'll be more refreshing than lemon, nice drinks there<3
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  26. These all seem amazing! I love limeade so I am definitely a fan of this post.

    Lynn
    CARMEN VOGUE

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  27. Chicago's slowly heating up. Love lemonade for summer! xoxo
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  28. definitely yum to limeade. i also enjoy watermelon agua fresca.

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  29. These sound delicious! If only it were hot enough to need them over here!

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  30. I love limeade... so much more refreshing than lemonade I think :)

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  31. Ooh, these all look amazing! The weather's heating up here in Hong Kong too - think it's about time to try out some of these...

    Elly @ Caribbean Living

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  32. that first one looks divine....i love all things lime: color, taste, health benefits....although i'd prefer it most in a key lime pie version....

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  33. You're torturing me with these drinks...how refreshing!

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  34. I really like that you used the crushed glass in the drink, makes it look more like an experience :)

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