There are many health drinks and beverages in the market, but nothing is better than good old water. Water is essential for a healthy mind and body, as every cell, organ and tissue in the body needs water to function properly.
Water is needed to keep the body hydrated, regulate body temperature, lubricate joints, remove waste products from the body, aid digestion and keep the skin healthy and many more. With a little bit of creativity, you can have water that is both flavorful and colorful. This can be done by adding some healthy fruits, vegetables and even spices to plain water in order to improve the taste and flavor.
Just add some fruits and you’re on your way to fresh flavors and better health.
Oranges: So fresh and citrusy, oranges are one of the most popular juicy fruits that you can use to add flavor to plain water. After infusing orange in the water, it will have the sweetness of orange juice but without the added sugar. Also, it will have a tangy flavor and an uplifting smell. Peel an orange and separate the segments, put the orange segments in a glass jar or pitcher. Add the juice of a lemon and a few mint leaves for added flavor, fill up the rest of a jar with water and ice. Allow the jar to chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours. Drink it whenever you feel like having a refreshing drink.
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Lemon: To overcome the boring taste of plain water, lemon is one ingredient that can add a new flavor to it. The tangy taste and the nice lemon fragrance are generally liked by all. Apart from making your water tasty, lemon is good for your health. It is an excellent source of several nutrients, such as calcium, potassium, magnesium, iron and vitamins A, C and B-complex as well as pectin, fiber, and carbohydrates. Fill a large jug with filtered water, cut 2 lemons into thin slices and add them to the water. If you are yet to purchase a water filter, it would be a wise decision to visit Water Filter Way’s website. Add some fresh mint leaves or thin ginger slices (optional), add some ice cubes as well. Refrigerate it for about 2 to 3 hours, then drink it as needed.
Cucumber: Cucumber is another water-rich fruit that you can add to plain water to enhance its taste. Composed of 96 percent water, it contains no fat or cholesterol and is very high in nutritional value. Peel a cucumber and cut it into ½-inch slices, add the slices to a jar filled with water. Immediately add ice cubes to prevent the cucumber slices from floating, allow the infusion process to take place overnight in the refrigerator. After drinking the infused water, you can even eat the cucumber slices if you like.
Note: Make sure to drink this cucumber water within a day.
Pineapple: Pineapple is a tropical fruit with a distinctive sweet and tart taste that can make boring water into a refreshing drink. Pineapple-infused water will quench your thirst like nothing else on a hot summer day. Fill a large jar with water, add 2 cups of pineapple cut into small pieces. Add some fresh, crushed mint leaves as well, infuse in the refrigerator for 8 hours or overnight. Enjoy this delicious drink.
