Want some fun ways to spruce up your water? I love these easy recipes to increase my daily water intake and hope you do as well.
Okay, so we always hear how important it is to drink more water. If you would like to know specifically WHY it is important and HOW MUCH water you should be drinking, please check out my latest blog post "I'll Have a Glass of Water Please" BUT let's be honest..plain water can get a little boring so I have been on the hunt for all natural recipes to stay hydrated without all the added sugar. Thanks to Shape Magazine for coming in for the win with the golden list of infused water ideas! Here are some of my favorites from the list..
Orange-Basil Refresher
This beverage is not only refreshing but packed with extra vitamin C for healthy immune support.
Ingredients:
20 oz sparkling or still water
Ice
1 orange, peel left on
Fresh basil
Directions:
Pour water into a pitcher. Add ice if desired.
Slice orange (peel on), and add to pitcher. Add fresh basil, and stir.
Pour into glasses. Garnish with more basil.
Berry, Peach & Coconut Infused Water
Ingredients
1 cup organic blueberries
1 cup organic blackberries
2 doughnut peaches, pitted and cut into half-inch wedges
6 cups spring or filtered water
2 cups unsweetened organic coconut water
1 gallon clean glass jar with lid
Directions
Place blueberries and blackberries into the bottom of your jar, then the peach slices on top.
Pour the spring water and coconut water into the jar. Stir the water, cover with a lid, and put water into the refrigerator for at least one hour or overnight for the best flavor. Drink the infused water within two days.
Kiwi Cocktail Infused Water
Ingredients
3-4 ripe kiwis, peeled and thinly sliced (or crushed for more flavor)
2 quarts filtered or spring water
Directions
Add the sliced kiwis to a 64-ounce mason jar or pitcher.
Add the filtered water.
Refrigerate the infused water until cold and enjoy.
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