Q: Water is by far the best choice for your body. Other than being refreshing, free, and easily accessible, it can also help you maintain a healthy weight. People who drink more water tend to take in fewer calories throughout the rest of the day. If plain water is too boring, mix in a sugar-free flavor additive or add slices of orange or cucumber. It's a myth that caffeinated beverages will dehydrate you. While caffeine itself is dehydrating, the water in tea and coffee more than makes up for it. Make it more refreshing by adding ice to create iced tea or iced coffee. Sports beverages like Gatorade and Powerade contain electrolytes, which are important minerals that your body loses when it sweats. So if you're thirsty after exercising or being out in the heat, choose one of these high-sodium drinks. Carbonation can make a drink more refreshing and influence you to drink more liquid than you would have otherwise. It won't hydrate you any better than other beverages it just quenches your thirst quickly. Opt for a diet soda or sparkling water in order to cut out any extra sugar. The clear liquid in the center of a coconut is the coconut water, and it's become one of the fastest-growing beverage categories in the industry. It's not only refreshing but also packed with vitamins, nutrients, and electrolytes, so it's another good option for rehydrating after a workout. Cold drinks have been shown to reduce thirst more effectively than warm or room temperature beverages. Add ice to your drink or store a pitcher of water in the fridge so you always have access to chilled water. If you need to chill a beverage quickly and don't want to water it down by putting ice in it, try placing it (in a sealed bottle or can) into a bowl with water, ice, and a generous amount of salt. This will chill it in about five minutes. For on-the-go cold drinks, fill a thermos or insulated water bottle with ice but no water. This will cause it to melt more slowly.
A: Drink water. Consume tea or coffee. Choose a sports drink. Drink a carbonated beverage. Try coconut water. Make your beverages cold.

Q: Take four heads of garlic that have been cut in half horizontally, and place them on a piece of foil. Drizzle 2 tablespoons (30 ml) of olive oil over the garlic halves, and sprinkle a pinch of a salt over them. You can omit the salt if you're trying to limit sodium in your diet. Once the garlic halves are covered with the oil and salt, put them back together to form a full head. Tuck four sprigs of thyme among them, and fold the foil up around the garlic to create a sealed pouch. If you aren't a fan of thyme, you can substitute rosemary or omit the herbs entirely. Place the foil pouch with the garlic inside your slow cooker. Turn the heat setting to low, and allow the garlic to cook until it is caramelized, which should take approximately six hours.
A: Season the garlic. Seal the garlic in foil with thyme. Cook the garlic in the slow cooker until caramelized.

Q: In a blender, combine 1 cup (250 grams) of yogurt and teaspoon (2.5 milliliters) flavoring, such as vanilla extract, cocoa powder, or strawberry syrup. For extra sweetness, add 2 teaspoons (10 grams) honey or sugar. Blend until smooth, then pour into tall glasses, and serve. In a blender, combine 1 cup (250 grams) of yogurt with 1 cup (200 grams) of strawberries, and 1 sliced banana. For extra sweetness, add a drizzle of honey. Blend until smooth, and serve in a tall glass. For a thicker smoothie, use frozen strawberries instead. In a blender, pulse cups (40 grams) of old-fashioned oats until they finely ground. Add cup (180 milliliters) of orange juice, cup (100 grams) of strawberries, and cup (125 grams) yogurt. For extra sweetness, add 1 tablespoon (15 grams) of honey. Blend until smooth, then pour into tall glasses and serve. For a thicker smoothie, use frozen strawberries instead. The oats need to be dry, not cooked. In a blender, combine 1 sliced banana, cup (190 grams) vanilla yogurt, 1 tablespoon (15 grams) honey, and teaspoon (2.5 grams) fresh, grated ginger. Blend until smooth, then pour into a tall glass and serve. In a blender, combine 1 peeled orange and cup (65 grams) yogurt. Add 2 tablespoons (30 grams) frozen orange juice concentrate, teaspoon (1.25 milliliters) vanilla extract, and 4 ice cubes. Blend until smooth, then pour into tall glasses and serve. In a blender, combine 1 cup (250 grams) vanilla yogurt and 6 ice cubes. Blend until the ice is broken up into chunks, then add 1 cup (225 grams) of pineapple chunks. Blend until smooth, then pour into tall glasses and serve. In a blender, combine cup (50 to 100 grams) of frozen berries or strawberries, cup (115 grams) of crushed pineapple, cup (125 grams) yogurt, and cup (120 milliliters) of orange juice. Add half of a banana, sliced, and blend until smooth, about 2 minutes. Pour into tall glasses and serve. In a blender, combine 1 cup (225 grams) of pineapple chunks, 1 cup (250 grams) of vanilla yogurt, 1 mango (peeled and cut into chunks), and 1 sliced banana. Blend until smooth, then add enough ice to fill 4 cups (950 milliliters). Keep blending until smooth, then pour into tall glasses, and serve. For a thicker smoothie, try frozen vanilla yogurt instead.
A: Make a simple yogurt smoothie using flavoring instead of fruit. Try a classic banana-strawberry smoothie. Add some oats and orange juice for a tasty breakfast smoothie. Try a ginger banana smoothie to sooth indigestion and nausea. Try an orange and cream flavored smoothie if you like orange creamsicles. Try a pineapple-based smoothie for something tropical and refreshing. Combine different fruits to make a Tutti-Frutti smoothie. Go tropical with pineapples, mangos, and bananas.

Q: Going out and having a normal day will usually make you sicker. It also exposes those around you to illness. Stay home and take care of yourself so that you can go out again soon. Keep in mind that you're usually at your most contagious at the beginning of an illness for a cold, this means the first three days, possibly four or five. Sleeping can be one of the most vital steps in allowing your body to get better. When a sickness attacks your body, it needs as much energy as it can to fight it off. Sleep helps give you that energy. Even if you do it every day and find it gives you increased energy, working out hard when you're sick doesn't give you that energy. It typically makes you even more drained than before and can exacerbate breathing or congestion issues. This will help prevent you from getting more germs and conceivably getting sicker. It's also going to help you get rid of the germs that have collected on your hands. Wash your hands with hot water, scrubbing with soap for at least 20 seconds.
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Stay home from work or school. Sleep as much as you need. Refrain from high-impact exercise. Wash your hands frequently.