We all know how important it is to drink water. Sometimes those eight ounces a day can become pretty monotonous! It’s time to give your water a whole new experience, simply add your favorite fruit and herb combinations to transform your mundane drink of water into a taste bud sensation while providing yourself with healthy benefits!
The benefits of infused water include:
- Getting more Nutrients in your diet -infused water is rich in vitamins, minerals, phytonutrients and antioxidants
- A healthier alternative to store bought vitamin enriched water and plain water – (depending on the ingredients) infused water may lower the risk of diabetes, obesity, cold and flu and heart disease because the compounds in fruit help the body maintain ph levels, keeping them in the ideal range to decrease the chances of getting cancer
- Slowing Down the Aging Process -it contains powerful antioxidants that slow aging and helps fight free damage as well as boosting collagen production
- Acting to Metabolism Booster – the active compounds in fruit speed up the metabolism , such as Lemon Water that is metabolism boosting, and body energizing as well as promoting fat loss in the body
- Maintaining Healthy Body Weight – because it is more filling and nutritious than plain water, and it contains fewer calories than sugar and soft drinks so that you’ll have more control over your weight, and feel fuller longer between meals
- Having More Energy- because it is high in vitamins it will provide “explosive” energy as well as provide electrolytes and antioxidants
- Spicing Up Your Diet – there are a lot of different ways to make fruit infused water -combining cucumber and fresh mint, strawberry and orange, watermelon and peach, frozen grapes and lemon are just a few examples
- Having Better Digestion – it supports your digestive functions, drink water infused with ginger, lemon, papaya, oranges and apples because these particular fruits help clean the body’s systems and have a cooling effect on the stomach (citrus infused water is great for settling upset stomachs)
- Getting Rid of Toxins – It cleanses the body and gets rid of toxins due to the high antioxidant content. It keeps the body hydrated as well as removing waste so you’ll have a stronger immune system
- Satisfying for your Sweet Tooth without the extra calories and sugar – infused water is naturally sweet with only a few calories
To make a large batch of infused water:
fill a pitcher with cold water
mix in chopped fruit and herbs in any combination that floats your boat
let sit between 2-8 hours in refrigerator
You’ll have super hydrating fruit water filled with antioxidants and immune boosting properties that is nearly calorie free that will keep you refreshed, nourish your body and delight your senses! Remember to squeeze the fruit before steeping to release the juices into the water! This will further enhance the nutritional value of the water!!!!!!
Stay Hydrated this Summer ! Quench Your Thirst and ……………Enjoy!!!!!!
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