Water is such an integral part of your health. Your challenge today is to drink 6-8 oz water in the morning when you get up, as well as before each meal and/or snack. The three recipes below are options to encourage you to have more fun with your water. By making it more flavorful you will feel more encouraged to drink it. Bonus: these recipes are really fun to make with kids.
Raspberry & Mint Water
Mint helps in digestion while raspberries contain strong antioxidants, help with brainpower, heart health, detoxification, and disease prevention.
Ingredients:
- 4 cups cold water
- ¼ cup raspberries, fresh or frozen
- 2 T fresh mint leaves
- ½ lime, juiced (optional)
Method: Combine water, raspberries, mint, and lime in a large jug, stir and serve! Will keep in fridge for up to 3 days. Serves 2-4
Blueberry & Lime Water
Limes help with weight loss, skin care and digestion while blueberries are a great source of fiber, help to lower blood pressure, and fights wrinkles.
Ingredients:
- 4 cups cold water
- ¼ c blueberries, fresh or frozen
- ½ lime, sliced
- sprig of fresh cilantro (optional)
Method: Combine water, blueberries, limes and cilantro in a large jug, stir and enjoy! Will keep in fridge for up to 3 days. Serves 2-4
Cucumber & Lemon Water
Cucumber flushes out toxins while supplying skin friendly minerals that aid in tightening and toning the skin, while keeping you hydrated –no wonder it’s a staple in spas! Lemons are naturally alkaline which help restore balance to your body’s pH.
Ingredients:
- 4 cups cold water
- ½ lemon, sliced
- ½ cucumber, sliced
Method: Combine water, lemons and cucumber in a jug. Stir and enjoy! Will keep in fridge for up to 3 days. Serves 2-4