Whether you’re trying to lose weight or you simply want to look and feel healthier, one of the best ways to rid your body of harmful toxins is to drink water. Just 6 to 8 glasses every day will help to keep you hydrated and keep your vital organs in their best possible health. If you’d like to see how drinking three liters of water a day changed Sarah’s life (and face), check out this article from the Daily Mail.
Plain water is great but there are a number of things that you can add to your water that will not only boost the taste, they will help to flush those harmful toxins out of your body.Here’s a quick chart on foods you can add to your water and what they’ll help you with:
Lemon: A natural slimming aid by flushing harmful toxins out of your liver.
Mint: Mint is a great cleanser for the blood and is a well-known digestive aid for upset stomachs. Naturally stimulating, mint can improve cognitive function.
Cucumber: They are very effective in ridding the body of toxins from the digestive system. They also contain silica, which promotes joint health.
Ginger: Natural pain reliever and helps in digestion.
Orange: Vitamin-C-packed oranges relieve constipation, regulate high blood pressure, prevent cancer, and purify blood. Beta-carotene protects your skin.
Grapefruit: Grapefruit’s pectin and lycopene can help lower cholesterol and control insulin levels. Its vitamin C content keeps you healthy in the winter.
Kiwi: Contains vitamins A and E which will help you to rid your body of free radicals and they help to flush toxins from your colon.
Strawberries: Great for your skin, contains anti-aging properties and can help to fight carcinogens.
Cinnamon: Cinnamon is well known for its ability to regulate blood sugar, which is important for weight loss. It's is great for improving concentration.
Apple: The phytonutrients in apples are powerful in helping to regulate blood sugar while also helping to improve beneficial bacteria in the large intestine
Basil: Proven to reduce stress and cortisol levels, and also helps to detoxify the liver and keep your skin free of blemishes.
Black Tea: Loaded with an antioxidant called polyphenol, black tea improves your overall health and boosts mental concentration with moderate caffeine.
Blackberries: High levels of antioxidants reduce intestinal inflammation and combat free radicals. The berries' vitamin C content is good for your skin, too
Blueberries: Blueberries’ anthocyanins—which give them their blue hue—attack cancer-causing free radicals. Also ideal for urinary tract problems.
Grapes: Grapes are famous for resveratrol, which helps with weight loss, protects your brain, and increases circulation. Also rich in vitamins C & K.
Watermelon: Watermelon is exceptionally rich in lycopene, helps to reduce blood pressure and contributes to a healthy metabolism. Extremely hydrating.
Now that you know why they’re good for you, you can pick and choose what fruits you can infuse into your water. Below are our top three infused water recipes (just to get you started).
1.Fruity Infused Water
So fruity and flavorful, this is a great drink for serving to people who are new to infused waters. A longer infusion time (up to 24 hours) adds incredible flavor and gives the water a pink tint. Place the fruit in an infusion pitcher core, lower it into a pitcher of water, and infuse for up to 8 hours at room temperature and up to 24 hours in the fridge.
2.5 liters of water
20 small grapes, halved
1 organic lime, peeled and sliced
2 organic strawberries, sliced
2. Slim Down Detox Water
This great detox water not only rids your body of toxins but helps to flush fat from your body as well. Allow the ingredients to sit in the fridge for a couple of hours before serving and drink at least ½ gallon per day for optimal results.
2 letres of water
Half grapefruit, sliced
Half a cucumber, sliced
2-3 mint leaves
Half a lemon, sliced
Half a lime, sliced
3. Blueberry Orange Infused Water
This yummy water has the antioxidant properties of blueberries and the toxin flushing properties of citrus. Plus, it’s really easy to make and tastes wonderful. You’ll want this to sit in the fridge for at least two hours so that the water has time to infuse. You can muddle the blueberries just a bit if you want to have a stronger taste or squeeze the juice from an additional orange into your water.
6 cups of water
Ice cubes (as many as you’d like)
Handful of bluerries
2 mandarin oranges, peeled and sliced
What's your go-to detoxifying infused water recipe? Comment below - we'd love to try it out!
