10 Best Clean Drinks for Fitness, Health & Hydration

Last Updated on April 3, 2025

If you’re looking for the best clean drinks for hydration, health, and metabolism you’re in the right place!

As a functional health practitioner, holistic nutritionist, and trainer, I often get asked about drinks and what I recommend most. The answer is simple: clean drinks.  Cleanse drinks are beverages free from artificial sweeteners, preservatives, added sugars, harmful chemicals, and toxic packaging—just pure, nourishing hydration to support your health and well-being.

 

Why Clean Drinks Matter

 

Many popular drinks on the market today are packed with hidden sugars, artificial flavors, and unhealthy additives. These ingredients can lead to inflammation, digestive issues, blood sugar spikes, and even weight gain. Choosing clean drinks supports:

• Better Hydration: Clean drinks help your body absorb and use water efficiently, keeping your cells and organs functioning optimally.
• Detoxification: Hydrating with pure, clean beverages supports your body’s natural detox pathways, including the liver, kidneys, and lymphatic system.
• Weight Management: Sugary drinks can sabotage weight loss efforts by increasing calorie intake and spiking insulin. Clean drinks promote fat metabolism and keep cravings in check.  They also help prevent cravings and overeating – which can save hundreds of calories a day.
• Overall Health: Clean hydration supports digestion, energy levels, skin health, and immune function.

 

 

10 Best Clean Drinks to have Daily

 

If you’re looking for refreshing, health-boosting beverages, here are seven of the best clean drink options I recommend most.

1. Filtered Water

The gold standard for hydration, filtered water is free from contaminants like chlorine, heavy metals, and other pollutants. It supports digestion, circulation, and detoxification.

TIPS:  A Brita filter and the water from your fridge isn’t actually filtered. Use a professional RO water filtration system like this one that I use & love.  Use my Water Intake Calculator to find out how much you need to maximize health and weight loss benefits.

2. Herbal Teas

Caffeine-free herbal & medicinal teas, such as chamomile, peppermint, ginger tea, dandelion, and raspberry leaf offer antioxidants and digestive benefits. They also provide a soothing, flavorful way to stay hydrated.

TIP:  Check out the Healthiest Teas to drink that have the most health and weight loss benefits.

3. Lemon Water

Adding fresh lemon to water enhances hydration, supports digestion, and provides a dose of vitamin C, which helps detoxify the body and boost immune function.

TIP: Drink warm lemon water on an empty stomach before coffee/eating to maximize benefits.  Lemon water can help stop sugar cravings and detox the body.  Try my Lemon Water Challenge… it’s the easiest detox you’ll ever do!

4. Coconut Water

Naturally rich in electrolytes like potassium and magnesium, coconut water is a fantastic option for replenishing hydration after exercise without added sugars or artificial ingredients.

TIP:  It’s best right out of the coconut itself and enjoyed from glass.

5. Cold-Pressed Green Juices

Made from fresh, organic vegetables like kale, spinach, celery, and cucumber, cold-pressed green juices provide vitamins, minerals, and chlorophyll to support detoxification and energy levels. Just be mindful of juices with too much fruit, which can spike blood sugar.

6. Homemade Nut Milks

Unsweetened almond, cashew, or coconut milk made at home (or sourced from brands with minimal ingredients) are excellent clean drink options. They provide healthy fats and plant-based nutrients without unnecessary additives.  A lot of store bought nut milks have additives and are packaged in plastic.

It’s very easy – and cheaper – to make your own.  Simply buy nuts in bulk, and use a nut milk machine to make your own healthy nut milk in minutes. If you don’t have a machine you can learn how to make homemade nut milk here.

7. Low-Mold, Low-Acid Coffee

Traditional coffee can be high in mold toxins and acidity, which may lead to inflammation, gut issues, and energy crashes. Also, coffee itself has been shown to boost metabolism by increasing thermogenesis (heat production in the body), which helps burn calories more efficiently. Opting for low-mold, low-acid coffee reduces these risks while still delivering the benefits of caffeine, such as improved focus and metabolism.  I like this brand of low acid low mold coffee a lot.

8. Mushroom Coffee

Mushroom coffee, made with functional mushrooms like lion’s mane, turkey tail, reishi, and chaga, provides an adaptogenic boost without the jitters. These mushrooms support brain function, immune health, and steady energy levels.  I like this mushroom coffee blend the most.  I mix mine with this organic cacao and it’s so so good.

9. Spa Water with Fresh Fruit

Spa water is water that’s Infused with fresh berries, citrus slices, cucumber slices other fruits, or herbs like mint or basil. This adds flavor and nutrients without artificial sweeteners or chemicals found in many flavored drinks.  Delicious ideas include, Cucumber with mint, watermelon chunks with fresh lime, orange slices with pomegranate seeds, and strawberries with blueberries and basil.

10.  Sparkling Mineral Water

Unlike regular sparkling water, sparkling mineral water contains naturally occurring minerals like magnesium, calcium, and potassium, which support hydration and electrolyte balance. It’s a great alternative to sugary sodas and can aid digestion while providing a crisp, refreshing taste.

TIP: If you love carbonation, carbonate your own filtered water at home and bottle it in glass.  It’s SO much healthier!  I use this Soda Stream and recommend it to clients that love soda all the time.  The Soda Stream has helped dozens of my clients kick their soda/diet soda addictions and I can’t recommend it enough!  If you drink soda, you need it.

Make Clean Drinking a Habit

 

Those are the 10 Best Clean Drinks for Fitness, Health & Hydration that boost health, energy and metabolism most.

Switching to these clean drinks can have a profound impact on your hydration, metabolism, and overall health. Start by replacing sugary sodas, energy drinks, and artificially flavored beverages with these natural, nourishing options.

Your body will thank you with improved energy, better digestion, and effortless weight loss!

What’s your favorite clean drink? Let me know in the comments!

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Your Coach & Biggest Cheerleader,

 

 

P.S.  Remember, food matters most!  While these clean drinks are great for just about everyone, what you eat matters most when it comes to getting real, lasting results. The best way to fuel your body is to eat for your unique metabolic type—so you can optimize your energy, digestion, and fat loss. Want to know the best way to eat for YOUR body? Take my Metabolic Type Quiz now and find out which meal plan is best for your type.