Infused water can refresh you and help you hydrate, especially after a long day at work or after a workout. You know you need to drink plenty of water in order to stay healthy and hydrated, but sometimes, it is fun to add a little variety every now and then. That’s why we’ve prepared this list of infused waters to help you get all the nutrients and refreshment you need. Mixed with herbs, veggies, and fruits, these amazing recipes make getting your daily hydration a real breeze!
Easy and Refreshing Infused Water Ideas
In our Your Health Tuber – meetings, we often drink infused waters and everyone has its favorite flavor. In this article, we present you some of our favorite infused water drinks:
- Lemony Herb Cucumber Water
Aromatic herbs add a great flair to this detoxifying water. Consume it first thing in the morning to be ready to get your day off to the right start! It’s especially helpful for people who exercise a lot – just like Claudio from our team does.
You will need:
- 1 lemon
- ½ cucumber
- 2 springs rosemary
- 1 handful mint
- 1 handful thyme
- Spring water
Instructions:
- Wash and thinly slice 1 lemon and ½ cucumber.
- Fill a jug with water. Add cucumber slices, lemon slices, and all the herbs.
- Refrigerate for an hour before serving. Enjoy!
- Belly Slimming Detox Water
Veggies and fruit are paired in this water, which will help fight craving and slim you down. Served over ice, it’s a refreshingly satisfying treat. This is my favorite combination: cucumber is refreshing, strawberries are a real energy booster and basil curb appetite. I have been drinking this infused water for about a month and a half now and I have lost around 5 pounds — my diet is pretty much the same — therefore, it’s working.
You will need:
- ½ cucumber
- 1 handful strawberries
- A few leaves of basil
- Spring water
Instructions:
- Wash and thinly slice a handful of strawberries and ½ cucumber.
- Fill a jug with water. Add all the slices and the basil leaves.
- Refrigerate for an hour before serving. Enjoy!
- Detox Lime and Lemon Water
Citrus fruits are really refreshing and energizing! Enjoy this citrus-infused water in order to cut calories without missing out on anything.
You will need:
- 3 limes
- 1 lemon
- A few ice cubes
- Spring water
Instructions:
- Wash and thinly slice the lemon and the limes.
- Fill a jug with water.
- Refrigerate for an hour before serving. Add a few ice cubes and enjoy!
- Blackberry Mint Infused Water
Ideal for summers when you have a lot of both mint and blackberries, this fruity delicious water has a bit of bite. This is very simple and lovely infused water – especially for people who don’t have much time and/or like simple and delicious flavors – just like our collaborator Andrea does.
You will need:
- 1 handful blackberries
- 1 handful mint
- Spring water
Instructions:
- Wash the blackberries and the mint leaves.
- Fill a jug with water.
- Refrigerate for an hour before serving. Enjoy!
- Lemon Raspberry Water
Lemon and bright berries make a drink worthy of the hot summer days. Just a few mint leaves add greenery along with freshness.
Yesterday, while my husband (some of you probably know him as Your Health Tuber –Dragan), worked in the garden, I surprised him with his favorite infused water with lemon, raspberries and mint straight from our garden – minus the lemon – we don’t have a lemon tree anymore, unfortunately…
You will need:
- 1 handful raspberries
- 1 lemon
- A few mint leaves
- A few ice cubes
- Spring water
Instructions:
- Wash the raspberries, the lemon, and the mint leaves. Thinly slice the lemon.
- Fill a jug with water. Add lemon slices, raspberries, and the mint leaves.
- Add a few ice cubes. Enjoy!
- Blueberry Orange Water
Fiery oranges provide Vitamin C, while dark blueberries provide antioxidants. The final result is infused water that is wonderful to look at and fun to consume.
You will need:
- 1 medium orange
- 1 handful blueberries
- Spring water
Instructions:
- Wash the blueberries and thinly slice an orange.
- Fill a jug with water. Add orange slices and the blueberries.
- Refrigerate for an hour before serving. Enjoy!
- Watermelon Basil Water
Savory basil leaves and crisp watermelon are an ideal pair when the temperature rises and you want to cool off. This infused water is a perfect way to use up leftover melon from the weekend cookout.
You will need:
- 1 cup watermelon, cubed
- 2 to 3 sprigs basil
- Spring water
Instructions:
- Fill a jug with water. Add the basil leaves and the watermelon cubes.
- Refrigerate for an hour before serving. Enjoy!
- Strawberry, Lemon and Ginger Water
This is a great combination full of vitamins. For its preparation, you can use frozen strawberries and enjoy this drink throughout the whole year.
You will need:
- 4 lemon slices
- 1/2 cup of sliced strawberries
- 2 to 3-inch piece peeled and sliced ginger
- Spring water
Instructions:
- Wash the strawberries. Thinly slice the lemon. Peel and slice the ginger.
- Fill a jug with water. Add the lemon, ginger, and strawberries slices.
- Refrigerate for an hour before serving. Enjoy!
- Cinnamon Pear Ginger Water
This spicy drink is ideal for the end of the summer days when you want to beat the heat, and you are also itching for fall.
You will need:
- 1 sliced pear
- fresh grated ginger
- 6 cinnamon sticks
- Vanilla (optional)
- Spring water
Instructions:
- Wash and thinly slice the pear.
- Fill a jug with water. Add the pear slices, the cinnamon sticks, and some fresh grated ginger.
- Refrigerate for an hour before serving. Enjoy!
- Apple Detox Water
Infusing the water with apples makes it taste like real apple juice, but even better – without all the extra sugar you get from commercial juice. Plus, a pinch of cinnamon adds a pleasant spiciness that rounds out the taste nicely.
You will need:
- 4 – 6 apple slices
- A pinch of Cinnamon (optional)
- A few ice cubes (optional)
- Spring water
Instructions:
- Wash and thinly slice the apple.
- Fill a jug with water. Add the apple slices and a pinch of cinnamon.
- Refrigerate for at least an hour before serving. Add a few ice cubes. Enjoy!
- Cherry Lime Infused Water
Tart lime and sweet cherries make for an amazing calorie-free water. This drink tastes like your favorite cherry limeade, but better – without sugar, chemicals, and preservatives.
You will need:
- 1 lime
- 1 handful cherries
- A few ice cubes
- Spring water
Instructions:
- Wash and thinly slice a lime and a handful of cherries.
- Fill a jug with water. Add the slices of line and cherries.
- Refrigerate for 30 minutes before serving. Add a few ice cubes. Enjoy!
- Mango Pineapple Infused Water
This is a delicious tropical drink that you can have in the hottest summer days. Mango and pineapples have unique health benefits that you can get from consuming this refreshing water.
You will need:
- 1 fresh mango
- 1 cup of finely chopped pineapple
- Spring water
Instructions:
- Wash and thinly slice one mango. Chop the pineapple.
- Fill a jug with water. Add all the ingredients.
- Refrigerate for 4-6 hours before serving. Enjoy!
You can start drinking the water straight away, but the flavors will get stronger the longer you allow the ingredients to combine. The infused water will stay good for 3 days in the refrigerator.
Conclusion:
Drinking water is vital, especially through the summer. We all know this. However, sometimes, it’s just plain boring. Luckily that’s not the case anymore with these refreshing infused water recipes. Fruits and vegetables are great nutrients to use for the preparation of infused water. They can provide you the recommended daily dose of essential vitamins and minerals. Check out the list of the most important nutrients (vitamins and minerals): http://yourhealthtube.com/important-nutrients-vitamins-minerals/
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