Fruit-infused water makes for a simple way to improve your water intake and overall health improvement. Fruit-infused water as the name suggests is water, which is infused with fruits, you can if you like, also add herbs and vegetables. Often, people like to use lemons, however, you can go ahead and use any fruits you like.
If you have a poor water intake, you will find it easier to drink more water throughout the day when the water tastes and looks like your favourite fruits. Fruit-infused water is also a great way of replacing your cool drink or juice intake as the water gives you a flavoured drink without the sugar you would get from other beverages.
What are the health benefits?
Fruit-infused water has a wide range of health benefits, some of the most noteworthy are:
Increased water intake
Water consumption helps to boost energy levels, immune system and maintains blood pressure. Research also shows that it promotes weight loss and improves physical performance too.
Limited sugar intake
Infusing fruits in water makes it easy to replace sugary drinks. Since the water absorbs the taste of fruits, it is easy to think that you are indulging in a sugary drink when you are in fact drinking water. This should possibly reduce your sugar intake, which in turn promotes weight loss.
Fruit health benefits
Fruits are an excellent source of essential vitamins and minerals, and they are high in fibre. Fruits also provide a wide range of health-boosting antioxidants. Eating a diet high in fruits and vegetables can reduce a
Recipes
It is very easy to make fruit infused water, here are a few recipes to try:
One ingredient
If you want to keep it simple, you can infuse using just one fruit of your choice. The popular fruit of choice for many is Lemon.
Lemons are high in vitamin C, fibre, and various beneficial plant properties. These nutrients have several health benefits including the support of heart health, weight control and digestive health.
Cucumber
Cucumber has high nutritional benefits including plant compounds that help treat and prevent some health conditions. They also have a good amount of soluble fibre which also makes them ideal for promoting hydration and weight loss.
Mint Leaves
To anyone of your one ingredient infused water, you may also add a herb like mint leaves, while not typically consumed in large quantities, mint contains a fair amount of nutrients. They are known to assist with digestive health among other benefits.
How to?
Cut fruits of your choice and add them into your water bottle or jug, add water and set in the fridge for 30 minutes to allow the fruits to infuse in the water, you can if you like also keep the water in the fridge for longer.
Tip: You can also make fruit-infused ice cubes by freezing cut fruit with water in an ice cube tray and simply add to your water.
