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A lot of people recommend that you should get thirty percent of your body weight in water but if you weigh as much as I do that can be a lot of water! Drinking excessively all the time really can't be as healthy as they say… besides; that's a lot of trips to the bathroom!

However, if you are looking for a cleanse and to add a bit more water to your diet to say healthy then this is the perfect recipe for you to try.

Step One:

I like to use large glass bottles or jars with lids. Give the add-ins a good wash or rinse. You can leave the fruits or veggies peeled or unpeeled. That’s up to you. Try to use organic if you can. Avoid any fruit that’s bruised or overly ripe, or herbs that don’t look fresh. Add the fruit, herbs, spices or whatever you want to use into a bottle of cool water. Or you could add it to the bottle and then fill it up with water. Use thin slices or small cubes because the flavor will infuse more quickly.

Step Two:

Let the water sit for a few hours to allow the flavors to infuse. The longer it sits, the more flavorful the water will be. Some fruits or herbs will infuse more quickly than others. Citrus is pretty instant. Herbs take a little longer. Berries take a few hours and will also release color into the water.

Step Three:

Pour a glass and enjoy! You can refill the water a few times and let it infuse again, but the flavors won’t be as pronounced.

If You Are Looking For Some Water Infused Recipes Try These Pairings

Orange Chai Spice: sliced oranges, cardamom, cinnamon, clove, allspice

Vanilla Basil Strawberry: vanilla bean (remove seeds first), handful fresh basil, 1 cup sliced strawberries

Fennel Pear: thinly sliced fennel bulb plus a few green fronds, thin slices ripe, but firm pear

Basil Melon: sliced or cubed melon, handful basil leaves

Ginger Lime: sliced fresh ginger, sliced limes

Blueberry Cucumber Basil: handful fresh blueberries, sliced cucumber, handful basil

Lemon Lavender: slices of lemon, a few teaspoons lavender (tie in cheesecloth)

Raspberry Rose: handful of raspberries, organic fresh rose petals

Mango Pineapple Mint: sliced of firm-ripe mango, slices of pineapple, handful fresh mint

Apple Cinnamon: slices green or red apple, a few cinnamon sticks

Check Out This Video Which Shows The Process Of Adding Everything Together And A Few More Tasty Water Infused Recipe-Combinations. 

I like leaving my water out on the sink because I hate the taste of cold water. There are tons of combinations that you can try and this is a lot more healthier than drinking regular juice or dealing with those high-priced blenders.

What is your favorite recipes? – Let us know what you have combined in the past and how much you can drink!

This Article Was Adapted From: Hello Natural