Apart from sodas, syrupy teas and other sugared drinks, infused fruits and vegetables in water are considered a great alternative! This can be commonly found in your cafes and restaurants where they serve free flow of drinking water with sliced lemons.
Proper hydration is critical for maintaining health on a cellular level. Water has important health benefits. Insufficient consumption can lead to muscle spasm, renal dysfunction, increased risk of bladder cancer, and even death. Drinking water infused with fruit or herbs is a smart and tasty way to hydrate and cleanse without getting overloaded with sugar and calories. There are many health benefits of infused water including appetite control, hydration, immune defense, heartburn prevention, blood sugar regulation, weight management and more!
For an example, lemon infused water has been known to provide great beauty benefits, regulate our pH level, support good kidney health and providing a good dose of Vitamin C. If you have an array of fruit assortment, you can mixed your every own infused water and try the combinations you like!
For an refreshing refresher, you can try the green tea, mint and lime combination. Apart from the known properties of lime and lemon that helps in detoxing and cleansing of digestive system, it can also help to sooth headaches and protects the immune system, and supports fat burning. Here are a few infused combinations for your experimental. While it is good to drink infused water, make sure you are still consuming the recommended number of fruits and vegetables as well.
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1. Cucumber Detox Water
Cucumber is a summer gourd that is an essential diet addition during the season. Cucumber is also a rich source of vitamin B, potassium and magnesium. It has detoxifying, antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties and is also low in calories. Cucumber can also help in weight loss as it curbs appetite and is full of satiating fiber.
2. Lemon/ Orange Detox Water
Oranges are loaded with vitamin C, which are great for a healthy skin. The vitamin also helps convert fat into energy, instead of storing it in the body. Add a few pieces of this citrusy fruit to your detox drinks and you have a summer refresher that also helps you cut fat.
Lemon is the most used fruit during summers. It is extensively used in summer coolers and traditional health drinks in India and around the world. Lemon boosts weight loss and also helps in rejuvenating your skin. Add a few leaves of mint of pudina to the mix and you have a winner of a detox drink that cools you down naturally, aides in weight loss, maintains digestive health and keeps you hydrated.
3. Apple And Cinnamon Detox Water
Apple and cinnamon is a fat burning combination. Apples are loaded with vitamins and minerals, and cinnamon revs your metabolism. You can even add in a few teaspoons of apple cider vinegar to the drink, to boost its fat burning power. Cinnamon is a spice which naturally boosts your metabolism, while apple keeps you full for longer.
Otherwise, like all salad counters, you can pick and choose the vegetables, fruits and even herbs to your own liking. Here are some options that you can include in your next infused water:
Lemon – a natural detoxifier and aids with bloating and fluid retention
Cucumber – help cool the inflammatory response in body. Hydrates body, reduces puffiness and bloating, and flushes toxins.
Mint – soothes the stomach and reduces inflammation
Watermelon – high in lycopene and antioxidants
Lime – helps with digestion and natural detoxifier
Basil – anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial benefits
Strawberry – high in antioxidants and boost immunity
Cantaloupe – great skin and hair benefits
Pineapple – has digestive enzymes that aid in digestion
Blueberry – the healthiest fruit on the planet, high in antioxidants
Peach – high vitamin C content is beneficial for the skin
Orange – high in Vitamin C and helps to alkalize the body
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