Cheers to healthy sips

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For youngsters, staying healthy is the coolest mantra. And they are taking a fruity route to it. So, many teens are picking up the “right” drinks this summer. Thus fruit juices, milkshakes and nimbu paani top the favourite list while colas are passe. Interestingly, for most of them the idea to go healthy is self-motivated, and it has certainly brought a smile to their parents’ faces. Though some agree that they have been influenced by their peers, many say that awareness campaigns have spurred their interest.
For them it’s not only about looking ultra thin and or achieving a six-pack.
Versha Krishan, a 18-year-old DU student, was fond of aerated drinks until last year, till she joined college. “After I was in college, I was surprised to see all the girls so conscious about their health and physique. Most of my girlfriends are into healthy eating and drinking habits. It didn’t take long to realise that even I should follow a similar diet,” says Varsha, for whom it has been more than nine months since she started having fruit juice, which she earlier avoided.
For 19-year-old Ritika Vohra, it was the detection of thyroid five years back that put her off eating and drinking anything that is unhealthy and high in carb and fat. “Though earlier I followed a healthy diet because the doctor and my parents kept a strict watch on me, now I have started liking it. I don’t feel any temptation when my friends are indulging in fast food or cold drinks,” says Ritika, adding that many of her friends have also started opting for healthy food that comprise lots of fruits in different forms.
While some have reasons behind not having aerated drinks, others say that it is just the fizz that doesn’t suit their tastebuds. Priyanshi Gulati, 18, prefers to have a mango drink or guava nectar. “I prefer a simple nimbu paani that is available in the college canteen over any other cold drink,” says Priyanshi, adding that consciousness about health is a major reason why she prefers fruit juice.
It seems the health consciousness of youngsters has even affected the sale of soft/aerated drinks as many reports confirm that demand for these have dipped.