Everyone knows they should be drinking more water every day for optimum health but it’s so boring. With these quick and easy, infused beverage recipes using plain old H2O, you will be drinking water all day long!
The average adult human body is between 50-60 percent water so it’s imperative to drink to replenish what is lost in waste and sweat. Nearly all of our body’s systems work better with water, and if we don’t drink water we will die! Did you know drinking enough water can also reduce the risk of colon cancer by 45 percent and bladder cancer by 50 percent? By hydrating our bodies we can reduce joint pain, flush bacteria and waste from our system and it creates glowing skin [our skin is the largest organ in our bodies]. With all that health incentive, here are four easy and economical drinks to make that will hydrate all day long and they taste great!
- Strawberry-Pomegranate and Basil- Fill a Mason jar with crushed strawberries and pomegranate seeds, add a few basil leaves [this aromatic herb blends nicely] add ice and pour in ice cold water, enjoy!
- Blackberry and Sage- Rub sage leaves between your fingers and place at bottom of a large glass or whatever container you are using. Add blackberries and then add a small amount of ice. Top the rest of the glass off with icy cold water and enjoy a beautiful, refreshing drink.
- Cucumber-Mint- Squeeze some mint leaves and place in bottom of jar. Thinly slice cucumber and add to mint leaves. Pour ice cold water over the ingredients and stir for a refreshing drink on a hot day.
- Grapefruit and Rosemary-Wash your grapefruit well and slice, add to container. Add a large sprig of rosemary and then add ice. Pour in iced water or cold sparkling water for a wonderful refreshing drink.
These are just a few recipes to put together to make a drink of H2O taste incredible. Use your imagination and add a myriad of other kinds of fruits and berries in a dizzying array of combinations or yourself and your friends. You can also use coconut water for added health benefits or sparkling water for a bubbly effect. At your next party dazzle your friends with these beautiful tasty and inexpensive drinks. Here’s to your health and stay hydrated!