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Have you tried infused water? Do you know what it is? Infused water is water that has had fruit or vegetables in it for at least two hours or up to overnight. Those additives bring flavor and some extra nutrients, but not the extra calories you’d have if you drank juice. If you’ve ever had a glass of water with a lemon in it, you know how refreshing that bit of extra flavor can be. Infused water has many benefits for those who drink it.
You’ll probably drink more water when you drink infused water.
After air, water is a top priority. Consider the rule of three. You can go three minutes without air, three days without water and three weeks without food. Water is important for all your bodily functions. In fact, approximately 60% of the human body is water. Water is important in all bodily functions. It even helps protect the brain by acting as a cushion. It also protects the joints. You’ll improve your heart health, aid your joints and muscles, while also cleaning your body of toxins and promoting healthy blood sugar level, healthy skin and relieve headaches when you drink more water.
You can boost your immune system by drinking water with additives that have antioxidants.
For a boost to your immune system, infuse water between 2 and 4 hours, especially if it has citrus fruit that can make the water bitter after four hours. An immune system boost can contain cucumber, mint, mango, ginger, lemon or orange. Adding strawberries, cranberries, blueberries or raspberries can boost antioxidants, which also boosts your immune system.
Infused water can be great for weight loss.
When you increase the amount of water you drink, you’ll often lose weight just by doing that! It’s especially true if you drink a glass before lunch or dinner. It fills you up so you eat less. Some times thirst masks itself as hunger, so making sure you’re hydrated can help you avoid eating at those times. Boost your weight loss capabilities by infusing your water with mint, lemon, cinnamon or strawberries. Each of these can speed your metabolism to make weight loss easier. You’ll also feel more satisfied when you drink infused water, which can lower your caloric intake on snacks and meals.
- Make sure you wash the fruit or vegetables thoroughly and use organic for fruits and vegetables on the dirty dozen list, which includes strawberries, spinach, kale, nectarines, apples, grapes, peaches, cherries, pears, tomatoes, celery and potatoes
- You can reuse fruits, herbs and vegetables a second time for infusion, but your water will have less flavor than the first time you used them.
- Get pain relief from infused water containing pineapple, lemon, grapes, raspberries, pomegranate or cucumbers.
- You can even lower your blood pressure with infused water that contains kiwi, pomegranate, guava, cherry or passion fruit.