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

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

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

Strawberry Pomegranate

Ingredients:

1 cup strawberries, sliced

½ cup pomegranate seeds

Ice

2 quarts water

Cranberry Orange

Cranberry Orange

Ingredients:

1 blood orange, sliced

1 lemon, sliced

1 handful of fresh cranberries

2 quarts water

Pomegranate Tarragon

Pomegranate Tarragon

Ingredients:

½ cup pomegranate seeds

½ cup fresh tarragon

Ice

2 quarts water

Strawberry Basil

Strawberry Basil

Ingredients:

1 cup strawberries, sliced

1 lemon, sliced

1 small handful of basil

Ice

2 quarts water

Raspberry Lime Chia

Raspberry Lime Chia

Ingredients:

1 cup raspberries, halved

2 limes, sliced

1-2 tablespoons chia seeds

Ice

2 quarts water

Orange Grape

Orange Grape

Ingredients:

1 orange, sliced

1 handful grapes, halved

Ice

2 quarts water

Grapefruit Rosemary

Grapefruit Rosemary

Ingredients:

1 grapefruit, sliced

1-2 sprigs fresh rosemary

Ice

2 quarts water

Strawberry Lime Grape

Strawberry Lime GrapeIngredients:

1 handful grapes, halved

2 limes, sliced

1 cup strawberries, sliced

Ice

2 quarts water

Grape Pineapple

Grape Pineapple

Ingredients:

1-2 handful grapes, halved

¼ pineapple, cubed

Ice

2 quarts water

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