Delicious & Nutritious Infused Water
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Want to boost your health, energy, brain functioning and your skin too? Well there's a very simple solution ~ drink more water. Yes! It's as simple as that! We all know that but do you get enough water throughout your day?
Do you know how much water is contained in your body? Our bodies are composed approximately of 60% water, blood 90%, brain 75%, heart 73%, lungs 83%, skin 64%, muscles and kidneys 79%. Did you know that even your bones contain 31% water? I find this fasinating don't you? No wonder it's suggested to drink a glass of water when we have a headache which can be our body communicating to us that we need to hydrate.
Looking at these percentages helps us to realize just how important water is for our health and that we need to stay hydrated throughout the day. Even though we know we should drink our water it's easy to go about our daily activities and not give it much thought. Summer is an even more important time to stay hydrated during the hot summer months that can be even more dehydrating.
Water Benefits
🌟Relieve fatigue
🌟Boost energy and brain cognition
🌟Prevent muscle cramping
🌟Boost skin health and beauty
🌟Reduce stress
🌟Maintain memory function
🌟Flush toxins away
🌟Helps to balance mood and emotions
A simple and delicious way to enhance your water and motivate you and your family to drink more is to add fresh fruit, veggies and/or herbs that can boost the flavor and add healthy nutrients too. This can be a fun prep for your family, kids and grandchildren! They can learn how easy it is to make their own health boosting water crowding out sugar ladened and highly caffeinated unhealthy beverages in the process. I've included some combinations below to get you started. Enjoy the prep, be creative and enjoy💫
Apples ~ good source of fiber, Vitamin C and they contain polyphenols that can promote numerous health benefits
Berries ~ strawberries, blueberries, raspberries and blackberries are high in antioxidants and can boost your immunity
Lemons and oranges ~ are high in vitamin C, help to alkalize the body and detoxify
Limes ~ can aid in digestion and detoxify
Peaches ~ high in Vitamin C
Pineapple ~ Aids in digestion
Pomegranate seeds ~ loaded with beneficial nutrients,
Watermelon ~ High in antioxidants
Cilantro ~ Rids the body of heavy metals, lowers blood sugar, can lower anxiety, improve sleep and protect against cardiovascular disease
Cucumbers ~ hydrating, reduce inflammation, puffiness and bloating
Jalapeño ~ Vitamins A & C, potassium and antioxidants
Basil ~ anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial
Mint ~ reduces inflammation and can calm the stomach
Rosemary ~ a rich source of antioxidants and anti-inflammatory compounds that can boost immunity
Ginger ~ anti-inflammatory, antioxidants and effective treating nausea
Fruit and Herb Infused Water
Prep: 10 minutes
30 minutes - 2+ hours set out at room temperature or refrigerated
Total Time: 1+ hour(s)
Ingredients
Here are some combinations to get you started ~
Watermelon & Mint
Oranges, strawberries & basil or mint leaves
Pineapple, blueberries & mint leaves
Pineapple, lemon, lime & seeded jalapeños
Pomegranate seeds & green apples
Blueberries, lemon & a sprig of rosemary
Strawberries & lime
Mango, ginger & raspberries
Strawberry, basil & lemon
Basil & blueberries
Cucumber & limes
Cucumber & lemon
Cucumber & mint
Cilantro & lime
Tart apple slices & fresh thinly sliced ginger
Apple slices and cinnamon sticks
Directions
In a pitcher combine the fruit/herb combination you desire and add water. Chill for at least 30 minutes ideally 2+ hours for more flavor. Can be served with ice if preferred. Add additional fruit/herbs to garnish.
Note: Herbs can be strong in flavor so to avoid overpowering the flavor use just a little bit. You can always add more to taste.
Note: The same goes for jalapeños especially if you opt to include the seeds. A little goes a long way and the water will pick up the flavor and the heat quickly!
Most fruit and veggie infused water is good for 1-2 days. Basil can last 2-3 days and rosemary can last up to one week.
The fruit/veggies can be eaten but the longer they infuse the water, the less taste they will retain.
Fresh lemon, mint & ginger water prep
Experiment and enjoy the creations you come up with❣️
Pineapple & jalapeño on the right can infuse water quickly with flavor and with heat😋🔥
Invite family and guests to create too👍
Drinking water doesn't have to be boring! It can be delicious and nutritious too❤️
Your pups need to stay hydrated too🐾
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Samantha McConnell
About Me
My passion about health started in my teens when I first hand saw the effects of how illness can wreck havoc in a family growing up with parents who had serious health issues. I too struggled with losing weight & developed an eating disorder that I was able to heal by educating myself on healthier habits. It’s amazing what our bodies can do when we learn to take care of them like God intended. These experiences & challenges fueled my passion to be a life long student in pursuit of learning how to create healthier lifestyles where one can thrive at their optimal best. As a mother of 3 children & a wife of a traveling husband, I quickly learned how to implement healthy habits on the go so that I could be my healthy best for my family. This has evolved into my health coaching business Thriving With Health where I coach people to integrate simple & fun healthy 'bites’ throughout their day even on their most busiest & challenging ones. You are never too busy to take care of your health & I can show you how. Everyone has busy lifestyles and living at their optimum best is not only doable but can be fun as well!
