11 Fruit Infused Water Recipes
Staying hydrated is one of the most important aspects of health. Every organ, cell, and tissue requires the presence of water to function properly. Without an adequate amount of water in your system you wouldn’t be able to maintain a safe body temperature, lubricate your joints or flush harmful toxins and other waste from your body. Basic human functioning ceases when dehydration sets in.
To avoid the dangers of dehydration, it is important to ensure that you drink water and other hydrating liquids throughout the day as you begin to feel thirsty. Scientists believe that by the time you start to feel thirsty, acute dehydration has already begun. Some beverages, like: coffee, tea, alcohol, and soda, have dehydrating properties though, so be sure to limit your intake of these beverage options throughout the day.
Did You Know… that water accounts for more than half of your entire body weight, regardless of the amount of fat or muscle mass you have.
Drinking water is definitely the best way to stay hydrated, but one of the most common complaints about water is that it’s boring. So we’ve compiled a list of our favorite fruit infused water recipes to kick up the flavor and nutrient contents of your H2O. With these fun flavors, you’ll never have to worry about the dangers of dehydration again.
Be sure to infuse your water for at least two to four hours, or overnight for the best flavor profile.
Strawberry Lime Twist
Ingredients:
1 cup strawberries, sliced
2 limes, sliced
1 cup cucumbers, sliced
¼ cup fresh mint leaves
Ice
2 quarts water
Pineapple Lemon Jalapeno
Ingredients:
¼ pineapple, cubed
½ – 1 lemon, sliced
1 – 2 jalapeno(s), washed and cut into thin slices (seeds removed)
Ice
2 quarts water
Strawberry Pomegranate
Ingredients:
1 cup strawberries, sliced
½ cup pomegranate seeds
Ice
2 quarts water
Cranberry Orange
Ingredients:
1 blood orange, sliced
1 lemon, sliced
1 handful of fresh cranberries
2 quarts water
Pomegranate Tarragon
Ingredients:
½ cup pomegranate seeds
½ cup fresh tarragon
Ice
2 quarts water
Strawberry Basil
Ingredients:
1 cup strawberries, sliced
1 lemon, sliced
1 small handful of basil
Ice
2 quarts water
Raspberry Lime Chia
Ingredients:
1 cup raspberries, halved
2 limes, sliced
1-2 tablespoons chia seeds
Ice
2 quarts water
Orange Grape
Ingredients:
1 orange, sliced
1 handful grapes, halved
Ice
2 quarts water
Grapefruit Rosemary
Ingredients:
1 grapefruit, sliced
1-2 sprigs fresh rosemary
Ice
2 quarts water
Strawberry Lime Grape
Ingredients:
1 handful grapes, halved
2 limes, sliced
1 cup strawberries, sliced
Ice
2 quarts water
Grape Pineapple
Ingredients:
1-2 handful grapes, halved
¼ pineapple, cubed
Ice
2 quarts water
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