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A fresh mango lolly with a bit of bite to it. Ripe mango and coconut cream do the heavy lifting, then chopped dried mango, toasted almonds and chia seeds give every lick something to chew on. Lime and a pinch of salt stop them from being too sweet. No refined sugar needed.

An energising cold drink for summer. Earthy black maca brings a malty caramel depth, layered with creamy protein for a thick and frothy texture. Naturally invigorating and satisfying, it's a indulgent-tasting pick-me-up that works as a post-workout refuel or an afternoon boost.

A vibrant spring-summer salad that combines protein-rich chickpeas and sweet green peas with cucumber and pomegranate. Fresh mint and parsley to brighten every bite, while a tangy-floral hibiscus dressing — balanced with honey, lemon, and extra virgin olive oil — pulls it all together. Light, colourful, and ready in minutes.

Grilling pineapple changes it completely. The heat caramelises the natural sugars, so you get sticky golden edges and a hint of smoke, while a brush of coconut oil keeps it from catching and a squeeze of lime cuts through the sweetness. It's vegan with no added sugar. Serve it warm off the grill, spooned over coconut yoghurt or on its own after a barbecue.

Zesty lime, rich coconut cream and millet, earthy pistachios come together in this spectacular, easy no-bake dessert. Completely vegan and absolutely delicious.

Honey is one of the oldest foods we know, and it is also one of the most varied. Open a few jars side by side and you will find colours ranging from pale gold to deep amber, and flavours that shift from delicate and floral to rich and almost treacle-like. That variety is no accident. Every honey carries the character of the flowers the bees visited to make it, which is why no two types taste quite the same. Here is a friendly guide to the main kinds of honey, what makes Manuka so special, and how to pick the right jar for you. Why honey tastes so different The flavour, colour and texture of any honey come down to one thing: the flowers. Bees gather nectar from whatever is blooming nearby, and the type of blossom shapes the finished honey. As a rule, the paler the honey, the milder and more delicate the taste, while darker honeys tend to be stronger and more robust. The season, the region and even the weather all play a part, which is what makes honey such a fascinating natural product. Honey generally falls into two broad camps. Blossom honey, sometimes called multifloral, is made from the nectar of many different flowers and offers a rounded, classic honey flavour. Single-flower honey, known as monofloral, comes mostly from one type of blossom and has a more distinctive character all of its own. Popular floral honeys Some of the best-loved honeys are named after the flower that defines them. Acacia honey is very pale and mild, with a light, almost syrupy sweetness that makes it a favourite for drizzling and for sweetening drinks without overpowering them. Orange blossom honey carries a gentle citrus note and a fragrant aroma. Wildflower honey, gathered from a mix of meadow blooms, changes with the seasons and gives you a true taste of the local landscape. At the deeper end of the scale, heather honey is thick, amber and full-bodied, with a bold flavour that stands up well on toast or alongside cheese. Chestnut honey is darker still, with a rich, slightly bitter edge that many people come to love. Part of the joy of honey is exploring these differences and finding the ones you keep coming back to. What makes Manuka honey special No honey has captured attention quite like Manuka. It comes from the nectar of the Manuka bush, which grows in New Zealand, and it has a thick texture and a distinctive, earthy flavour that sets it apart from lighter floral honeys. Manuka's real claim to fame is a natural compound called methylglyoxal, or MGO for short. You will see MGO ratings printed on the jar, and the higher the number, the greater the concentration of this compound. A honey labelled MGO 100+ is milder, while higher ratings such as 250+ are prized and priced accordingly. You may also see the letters UMF, which stands for Unique Manuka Factor, another grading system used to show quality and authenticity. Because genuine Manuka is highly sought after, it pays to buy from a trusted source and to look for a clear MGO or UMF rating on the label. If you would like to explore it, our range includes options from everyday Manuka honey at MGO 40 up to a stronger Manuka honey at MGO 250+, so you can start gently or go for a more intense jar. Raw, set and runny honey Beyond the flower, you will also see honey described by how it has been processed and how it looks. Raw honey is minimally filtered and not heated to high temperatures, so it keeps more of its natural character. Runny honey is smooth and pourable, perfect for drizzling, while set or crystallised honey has a thick, spreadable texture that many people love on toast. Crystallisation is completely natural and is not a sign that anything is wrong. A gentle warm-water bath will loosen a set honey again if you prefer it runny. Choosing the right honey for you The best honey is really a matter of taste and how you plan to use it. For sweetening tea or drizzling over yoghurt and porridge, a mild, pale honey such as acacia or a light blossom honey works beautifully. For baking and cooking, a good all-rounder blossom honey does the job without costing a fortune. If you enjoy a bold flavour on toast or with cheese, reach for a darker honey like heather. And if you are curious about Manuka, start with a lower MGO rating and work your way up. One thing to keep in mind: honey is a natural sugar, so it is best enjoyed in moderation as part of a balanced diet. It should also never be given to babies under one year old. A jar worth savouring From the palest acacia to the boldest Manuka, honey is a reminder of just how much variety nature packs into a single ingredient. Every jar tells the story of a particular place, season and set of flowers. Try a few, notice how different they taste, and you will soon discover which honeys deserve a permanent spot in your cupboard.

Standing in the supermarket aisle, faced with two versions of the same fruit and a noticeable gap in price, most of us have asked the same question. Is organic really worth it? The honest answer is that it depends on the food. For some items the organic label makes a real difference, while for others the benefit is smaller. Knowing which is which helps you shop with confidence and spend your money where it matters most. Here is a practical guide to where choosing organic genuinely counts, and where you can relax a little. What organic really means Organic food is grown and produced to a certified set of standards. In practice that means farming without synthetic pesticides and fertilisers, no genetically modified ingredients, and stricter rules on additives. Organic livestock is reared to higher animal welfare standards, with more space and no routine use of antibiotics. Choosing organic is not only about what ends up on your plate. Many people buy it for the wider benefits too, since organic farming tends to support healthier soil, cleaner water and more wildlife, including the bees and other pollinators our food depends on. The produce where organic counts most When it comes to fruit and vegetables, the biggest difference is pesticide residue. Some crops are far more likely to carry residues than others, usually because they have thin, edible skins that cannot be peeled away. Soft fruits are top of the list. Strawberries, grapes, apples, pears, cherries and peaches tend to hold more residue, so buying these organic makes a meaningful difference. Leafy greens such as spinach, kale and lettuce are worth choosing organic too, along with tomatoes, celery and peppers. These are the foods where the organic version earns its place in your basket. The same logic applies to dried fruit. Grapes become raisins and sultanas, so if you snack on them often or bake with them regularly, the organic version is a sensible choice. Our Organic Raisins are a simple everyday swap that lets you enjoy a store-cupboard staple grown to organic standards. Where you can worry less Not every food needs to be organic, and there is no need to feel guilty about a mixed basket. Fruit and vegetables with thick skins or protective outer layers that you remove before eating tend to carry far less residue. Bananas, avocados, onions, sweetcorn, pineapple and citrus fruits all fall into this group, because the part you throw away takes most of the residue with it. If your budget is tight, this is the easiest place to make savings. Buy these items conventionally and put the money you save towards organic versions of the thin-skinned foods where it makes a bigger difference. Store-cupboard staples worth buying organic It is not only fresh produce that benefits from the organic label. Foods you eat in large amounts, day in and day out, are also worth considering. Grains and oats are a good example, since they form the base of so many meals. Our Organic Jumbo Oats are a comforting, versatile staple that works for porridge, granola, flapjacks and baking, grown without synthetic pesticides. Other pantry items where organic is popular include coffee, tea, pulses, nuts and dried fruit. Because these are things many households buy again and again, choosing organic versions is an easy way to shift more of your regular shopping towards food grown with care for the soil and the surrounding wildlife. A simple way to shop smarter You do not have to buy everything organic to shop well. The trick is to focus on the foods where it counts most, the thin-skinned fruits and vegetables and the staples you eat in quantity, and to relax on the ones with a protective skin you peel away. A few thoughtful swaps go a long way. Choose organic where it matters, save where it does not, and you get the best of both worlds: better value and a basket that does a little more good with every shop.

Scroll through any wellness feed and you will not get far before collagen appears. It is stirred into coffee, sold as flavoured powders, added to drinks and promised on the labels of countless skincare products. For something most of us never thought about a few years ago, collagen has become one of the most talked-about words in health and beauty. So what is it really, and does it deserve the attention? Here is a clear, no-nonsense look at what collagen is, what it does, and how you can support your body's own supply through the food you eat. What collagen actually is Collagen is a protein, and it is the most abundant one in the human body. Think of it as a kind of scaffolding. It gives structure and strength to your skin, bones, tendons, ligaments and cartilage, and it helps hold everything together. When people describe skin as firm and bouncy, collagen is a big part of what they are picturing. Your body makes its own collagen naturally, building it from the amino acids in the protein you eat. The trouble is that production gradually slows with age. From your mid-twenties onwards, natural collagen levels begin to dip, and this is one of the reasons skin loses some of its elasticity and joints can start to feel less supple over time. That slow decline is a big part of why collagen has captured so much interest. Why it became so popular Most of the buzz centres on two areas: skin and joints. Supplement makers point to research suggesting that collagen may help support skin elasticity and hydration, and some studies have looked at its role in joint comfort for active people. The idea of a single ingredient that supports both how you look and how you move is an easy one to get excited about. It is worth keeping a level head, though. Research into collagen supplements is still developing, results vary between studies, and a supplement is never a substitute for a balanced diet and a healthy lifestyle. If you do try a collagen product, treat it as one small part of the picture rather than a miracle fix. Is there collagen in plants? This is where a lot of confusion creeps in. Collagen is an animal protein, which means it is found in the skin, bones and connective tissue of animals and fish. There is no collagen in plants, so any product labelled as vegan collagen does not actually contain the protein itself. What these plant-based products usually offer instead is a blend of nutrients that help your body build its own collagen. That is a meaningful difference, and it is good news for anyone following a plant-based diet. You do not need to eat collagen to make collagen. You simply need to give your body the right building blocks. Feeding your body's own collagen supply Your body produces collagen using protein alongside a handful of key nutrients, and vitamin C is one of the most important. Without enough vitamin C, the body simply cannot make collagen properly, which makes it a genuine star of the show rather than a nice-to-have. To support natural collagen production, aim for a diet rich in protein from foods such as beans, lentils, nuts, seeds and wholegrains, plenty of vitamin C from fruit and vegetables, and a good range of colourful plants that deliver the zinc, copper and antioxidants your body uses along the way. Berries, citrus fruits, peppers, leafy greens and pumpkin seeds are all worth a regular place on your plate. If you want a simple way to top up your vitamin C intake, our pure Vitamin C Powder stirs easily into water, smoothies or juice. Since vitamin C plays such a direct role in collagen formation, it is one of the most sensible things to keep in the cupboard, whether or not you ever reach for a collagen product. Focus on nutrition Collagen is having its moment for a reason. It is the protein that keeps skin, joints and connective tissue strong, and its natural decline with age explains why so many people are keen to top it up. Whether you choose a supplement or not, the most reliable approach is the least glamorous one: eat well, include plenty of protein and vitamin C, and give your body the raw materials it needs to keep doing what it does best. Talked about as it is, collagen is really just a reminder of something simple. Look after your body from the inside, and it tends to show on the outside.

Picture your usual breakfast. Maybe a bowl of fruit, a spoonful of honey stirred into porridge, a coffee, a handful of berries on the side. Now take away everything that depends on a pollinator, and the plate starts to look bare. That simple thought is the reason so many people are paying attention to bees, and it explains the growing worry about what happens if their numbers keep falling. Bees are easy to overlook. They are small, they get on with their work quietly, and most of us only notice them when one drifts too close on a summer afternoon. Yet these tiny insects sit at the heart of the food system, and protecting them is one of the most practical things we can do for the future of what we eat. Why bees matter so much Roughly a third of the food we eat depends on animal pollination, and bees do the lion's share of that work. When a bee moves from flower to flower collecting nectar, it carries pollen with it, and that transfer is what allows many plants to produce fruit and seeds. The list of crops that rely on pollinators is long and familiar. Apples, strawberries, blueberries, almonds, tomatoes, courgettes, coffee and cocoa all benefit from the work bees do. Without pollination, harvests shrink, quality drops, and some crops fail to set fruit at all. It is no exaggeration to say that many of the foods we take for granted would become scarcer and more expensive in a world with fewer bees. The trouble bees are facing Bee populations have come under real pressure in recent decades, and the causes are stacked on top of one another. The loss of wildflower meadows and hedgerows has stripped away the flowers bees rely on for food. Certain pesticides can harm bees directly or leave them weaker and more prone to disease. Parasites such as the varroa mite put honeybee colonies under strain, and a changing climate is shifting the timing of when flowers bloom and when bees are ready to feed. None of these problems has a single, simple fix. Taken together, though, they help explain why supporting pollinators has moved from a niche concern to something gardeners, farmers and shoppers are all thinking about. Small changes that help pollinators The encouraging part is that individual choices genuinely add up. You do not need a wildflower field to make a difference. Planting for bees is one of the easiest places to start. A few pots of lavender, borage, thyme or crocuses give bees food across the seasons, and letting part of a lawn grow a little wild does more good than a perfectly manicured one. Leaving a shallow dish of water out on hot days gives thirsty bees somewhere to drink. Cutting back on garden chemicals, or dropping them altogether, protects the insects you are trying to attract. What lands in your shopping basket matters too. Choosing organic food supports farming that tends to be kinder to pollinators, since it avoids many of the synthetic pesticides linked to bee decline. Buying local, seasonal produce and supporting growers who look after hedgerows and field margins all help keep the landscape friendlier to bees. Choosing honey with bees in mind Honey is the most obvious gift bees give us, and it is worth choosing thoughtfully. Buying good-quality honey from responsible producers helps support beekeepers who care for their colonies well, and the flavour of a proper honey is a world away from the mass-produced kind. If you love honey, our range of pure honey, including organic Manuka honey, is a lovely place to start. And if you follow a plant-based diet but still want that natural sweetness, a vegan honey alternative made from flowers rather than bees is a thoughtful way to keep the taste while giving pollinators a break. Every plate depends on them It is easy to feel that one garden, one shopping choice or one pot of lavender cannot change much. But bees respond to the world we build around them, and millions of small decisions shape that world. Plant a few flowers, ease off the pesticides, choose food grown with care, and you are helping to keep the hum in the hedgerows going. Look after the pollinators, and they will keep looking after breakfast. It really is that simple.

Some ingredients earn their keep quietly, and raw organic virgin coconut oil is one of them. It sits in the cupboard looking unassuming, then turns out to be one of the most useful things you own. You can fry with it, bake with it, stir it into a morning coffee, or rub it into dry skin at the end of the day. Few pantry staples work that hard. If you have been curious about the fuss, or you already keep a jar on the shelf and want to get more from it, here is a closer look at what makes this oil worth the space. What "raw", "organic" and "virgin" actually mean These words get printed on a lot of labels, so it helps to know what they are telling you. Virgin coconut oil is pressed from fresh coconut flesh rather than dried copra, and it keeps far more of the coconut's natural aroma and flavour. Raw means the oil has not been heated to high temperatures during production, which protects the delicate compounds that gentle processing preserves. Organic tells you the coconuts were grown without synthetic pesticides or fertilisers. Put those together and you get a cold-pressed, unrefined coconut oil that tastes and smells like the fruit it came from. Refined coconut oil, by contrast, is often bleached and deodorised, which strips out most of the character. Once you have cooked with the real thing, the difference is hard to miss. The benefits worth knowing about Coconut oil is roughly 90 percent saturated fat, but not all saturated fats behave the same way. A large share of the fat in coconut oil comes from medium-chain triglycerides, or MCTs, which the body handles differently from the longer-chain fats found in many other foods. This is one reason coconut oil has become popular with people following keto and low-carb diets. Because it is so stable, virgin coconut oil also resists going rancid, so a jar keeps well in the cupboard without any fuss. That stability is part of why it performs so well as a cooking fat. A quick note on health claims. Coconut oil is a rich source of saturated fat, so it is best enjoyed as part of a varied, balanced diet rather than in large quantities. Government guidance still recommends keeping total saturated fat within sensible limits. Treat it as a flavourful, versatile fat to use thoughtfully, not a cure-all. Cooking and baking with coconut oil This is where a good jar really shines. Coconut oil stays stable at the temperatures used for shallow frying and roasting, which makes it a reliable choice for everyday cooking. Use it to sauté vegetables, sear tofu, or bring a subtle sweetness to a curry. In baking, it works beautifully as a dairy-free swap for butter. Melt it and use it in flapjacks, brownies and banana bread, or rub it into a crumble topping. It also makes a lovely base for homemade granola, helping oats and nuts crisp up in the oven. For a fast energy boost, stir a spoonful into coffee or a smoothie. Blended in, it gives drinks a smooth, slightly creamy finish. More than a cooking fat Plenty of people keep a second jar in the bathroom, and for good reason. Raw organic virgin coconut oil doubles as a simple, single-ingredient skin and hair treatment. Smoothed onto skin, it works as a natural moisturiser for dry patches, elbows and heels. Warmed between your palms and worked through the ends of your hair, it makes a nourishing pre-wash mask. Some people use it as a gentle makeup remover or a base for homemade scrubs and balms. Because there is nothing in the jar but coconut, you always know exactly what you are putting on your skin. How to choose a good one Not every jar on the shelf is the same, so it pays to read the label. Look for oil that is raw, cold-pressed, unrefined and certified organic, with coconut as the only ingredient. Good virgin coconut oil is solid and creamy white at cool room temperature and turns clear and liquid once it warms above about 24 degrees. Both states are completely normal, so there is no need to worry if your jar changes with the seasons. Our Raw Organic Virgin Coconut Oil from RAWGORILLA ticks all of those boxes. It is cold-pressed the traditional way from fresh organic coconut flesh, with no refining and nothing added, so you get the pure flavour and aroma of the coconut in every spoonful. A small jar that earns its place The best kitchen staples are the ones you reach for again and again without thinking about it. Raw organic virgin coconut oil is exactly that kind of ingredient. It cooks, it bakes, it blends and it nourishes, all from a single jar of one simple thing. Once it becomes part of your routine, you will wonder how the cupboard ever managed without it. Ready to give it a go? Explore our range of raw organic virgin coconut oil and find the jar that suits your kitchen.

With heatwaves now a regular part of the British summer, knowing what to reach for keeps you cool, hydrated and feeling well. Here is a sensible guide, starting with the best choice of all. The quick answer: On a hot day, plain water is the best drink for staying hydrated. It has no sugar, no calories, and your body absorbs it easily. When you sweat a lot you also lose minerals, so a naturally mineral-rich water such as a magnesium water can help replace them. For variety, lightly fizzy fermented drinks like kombucha, real-root ginger beers and botanical sodas, diluted natural juices, coconut water, and homemade lemonades and infused waters, all add interest while keeping you hydrated. Go easy on alcohol, very sugary fizzy drinks and large amounts of caffeine, which do less for you in the heat. Why does what you drink matter more in hot weather? When the temperature climbs, your body sweats to cool itself down. Sweat is mostly water, but it also carries dissolved minerals called electrolytes. The main one is sodium, but you also lose potassium and magnesium. During a UK heatwave you can lose far more fluid this way than on a mild day, often without noticing. If you do not replace that fluid, you can become dehydrated. Early signs include thirst, a dry mouth, dark yellow urine, tiredness, dizziness and headaches. The simple fix is to drink regularly through the day rather than waiting until you feel parched, and to top up minerals after a lot of sweating. What is the best drink on a hot day? Water. It is the most effective everyday choice for hydration, it has no sugar or calories, and it is cheap and easy to find. The NHS recommends drinking plenty of fluids in hot weather, with water as the mainstay. A few practical tips make it easier to drink enough: Keep a bottle with you and sip steadily rather than gulping a lot at once. Cool water, rather than ice-cold, is often easier to drink in larger amounts. Add slices of lemon, cucumber or mint if plain water feels dull. You are more likely to keep drinking something you enjoy. Eat water-rich foods too, such as cucumber, tomatoes, melon and berries. Why drink magnesium water on hot days? When you sweat, you lose magnesium along with other electrolytes, and magnesium has a direct role in how your muscles and energy levels work. Under the official GB and EU nutrition and health claims register, magnesium is authorised to carry these claims: it contributes to normal muscle function, to electrolyte balance, and to the reduction of tiredness and fatigue. These are often the first things to suffer when you are hot and tired. A naturally magnesium-rich mineral water is an easy way to take some on board while you rehydrate. Donat Mg Magnesium Water is a naturally sparkling mineral water from Slovenia that is naturally high in magnesium, rather than having a little added in. Because it is so mineral-dense, it is sensible to introduce it gradually and drink it alongside your ordinary water, not in place of it. Kombucha and fermented drinks Kombucha is lightly sparkling tea that has been fermented with a culture of bacteria and yeasts. It is refreshing, slightly sharp in taste, and usually has much less sugar than a typical fizzy drink. Served cold, it makes a good alternative to soft drinks on a warm afternoon. Worth trying from our range: Organic Ginger Kombucha, Equinox (250ml) Organic Classic Jun-Kombucha, Loving Foods (330ml) Organic Lemon & Ginger Jun-Kombucha, Loving Foods (330ml) Ginger beers and botanical sodas A ginger beer made with real root ginger, or a botanical soda built on plant and fruit extracts, gives you something fizzy and full of flavour without the heavy sweetness of standard cola or lemonade. These are treats rather than everyday hydration, but a cold bottle on a hot day is a better choice than a sugary energy drink. Organic Hot Ginger Beer, Luscombe (270ml) Organic Ginger Beer, Belvoir (750ml) Zesty Yuzu Bamboo Water, Juno (250ml) Natural juices and coconut water Natural fruit juices give you fluid plus some vitamins, but they also contain natural sugars, so they hydrate best when you dilute them with still or sparkling water. This stretches the flavour and lowers the amount of sugar per glass. Coconut water is another summer favourite. It is naturally refreshing and supplies electrolytes including potassium and a little magnesium, which is why it has a reputation as a natural hydration drink. Coconut Water, Vita Coco (1L) Homemade lemonades and infused waters If you want something cooling without buying it, a jug of homemade lemonade or infused water is cheap, quick to make and lets you keep the sugar low. A few that work well in summer: Classic lemonade: fresh lemon juice topped up with still or sparkling water, sweetened lightly to taste. Lemon and thyme: lemon slices with a couple of sprigs of thyme, left to infuse for an hour. Fresh lime: lime juice and a few slices over ice, topped with sparkling water. Watermelon: blend watermelon, strain out the bits, and finish with a squeeze of lime. Cucumber water: a few slices of cucumber left in a jug of cold water for a couple of hours. Keep any added sugar to a minimum so these stay refreshing rather than sickly. For a simple homemade electrolyte drink after heavy sweating, add a small pinch of Fine Himalayan Salt to a glass of lemon water. What should you go easy on in the heat? Some drinks do less for you when it is hot. Alcohol has a mild diuretic effect and can leave you more dehydrated, so it helps to alternate alcoholic drinks with water. Very sugary fizzy drinks deliver a lot of sugar without quenching thirst well. Large amounts of caffeine can also have a mild diuretic effect, so if you drink a lot of coffee or energy drinks, balance them with extra water. None of these are off limits. They are simply not the best choices during a heatwave. Key takeaways Water is the best all-round drink for hot weather. Sip regularly rather than waiting until you are thirsty. Heavy sweating loses minerals. A magnesium-rich water such as Donat Mg helps replace them, and magnesium is authorised to support muscle function, electrolyte balance and reduced tiredness. Kombucha, real-root ginger beers and botanical sodas are refreshing lower-sugar treats. Dilute natural juices with water, and coconut water adds electrolytes like potassium. Homemade lemonades and infused waters (lemon, lime, thyme, watermelon, cucumber) are cheap, low-sugar ways to stay hydrated. Go easy on alcohol, very sugary drinks and large amounts of caffeine, and alternate them with water. Stock up for the summer at Whole Food Earth® Donat Mg Magnesium Water, naturally sparkling and rich in magnesium Organic Ginger Kombucha, Equinox (250ml) Organic Classic Jun-Kombucha, Loving Foods (330ml) Organic Lemon & Ginger Jun-Kombucha, Loving Foods (330ml) Organic Hot Ginger Beer, Luscombe (270ml) Organic Ginger Beer, Belvoir (750ml) Zesty Yuzu Bamboo Water, Juno (250ml) Coconut Water, Vita Coco (1L) Frequently asked questions What is the best thing to drink in hot weather? Plain water is the best everyday drink for hydration in hot weather because it has no sugar or calories and is absorbed quickly. When you have been sweating heavily, a mineral-rich water and electrolytes help replace what you lose. Is magnesium water good for hot days? Sweating causes you to lose magnesium, and magnesium is officially recognised as contributing to normal muscle function, electrolyte balance and the reduction of tiredness and fatigue. A naturally magnesium-rich water like Donat Mg is an easy way to top it up while you rehydrate. Introduce it gradually, as it is very mineral-dense. Does kombucha hydrate you? Yes. Kombucha is mostly water, so it adds to your fluid intake, and it is usually lower in sugar than standard fizzy drinks. Served cold it is a refreshing alternative to soft drinks. Are fizzy drinks bad in a heatwave? Very sugary fizzy drinks do not quench thirst well and add a lot of sugar. Lower-sugar options such as kombucha, real-root ginger beer and botanical sodas are better choices, and water remains the best for staying properly hydrated. How much should I drink on a hot day? There is no single figure, as it depends on your size, activity and how hot it is, but the general UK guidance is 6 to 8 glasses of fluid a day, with more when it is hot or you are active. Use thirst and the colour of your urine as a practical guide; pale straw is what you are aiming for. Sources: Authorised magnesium claims via the EU Register on nutrition and health claims (Commission Regulation (EU) No 432/2012) and the EFSA scientific opinion on magnesium. Hot-weather hydration guidance: NHS, how to cope in hot weather. This article is general information, not medical advice.