Infused Water Are a Healthy Choice for Summer
By Scott Thomas
Summer brings on a theme of cookouts, camping and gardens. Many turn to lemonade, sweet teas and sun tea for their beverage selection. Here, we are going to offer a wide range of alternatives that stem from the same concept, Infused Water.
Infused Waters are reported to help do a number of things. For one, drinking more water leads to weight loss. This is possible because drinking water increases the activity involved in burning calories. The daily amount of water intake suggested by doctors is 64 ounces. One could do more, nearly doubling that recommended for weight loss.
Intrigued already? … Here’s more. Now, combine fruits, herbs and vegetables into the mix and you have a healthy summer cocktail that holds no limits. Let us present to you two recipes that can help make summer a delicious delight.
First, is our Lemon, Cucumber and Mint mix or a LCM (not Least Common Multiple for us math nerds). According to organicfacts.net, this arrangement offers many nutrients and benefits. Starting with lemon, it contains a high amount of antioxidants, Vitamin C and Citric acid. The combination not only boosts your immune system but also increases your levels of collagen for fresh and youthful skin. Mint is a proven mouth and breath freshener. This herb also helps the body with digestion; reduce nausea and headaches; as well as fighting asthma, depression and fatigue. Finally, the cucumber helps with hydration, flush out toxins and can help reduce cancer.
Our other recommended choice is Kiwi, Strawberry and Rosemary. The acronym for this is not as cool so we call it Kisser because it is basically missing the vowels. According to Medical News Today, kiwi offers more Vitamin C that any other fruit. Vitamin C is proven to help boost your immune system and energy levels. Kiwi also can lead to better heart health and better sleep, as reported by the same source. Rosemary is a rich source of antioxidants. This natural herb can also improve concentration and memory. For those of you with high blood pressure, strawberries help cut down on that. This fruit is also a great combatant versus cancer, depression and allergies.
Aside from a few extra ideas to grow in your garden this year, these two all-natural cocktails are healthy and promote a better you this summer. So now how to make them…
Take a mason jar or other container. Add one cup of ice. Next, cut up one to two cups of each of the fruits for your Infused Water. Add to the container. Now, add more ice. Then, pour water to top it all off. Let it chill in your refrigerator overnight or for a few hours. Enjoy!
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