Infused water is Also known as detox water, fruit-flavored water, or fruit infused water; infused water can generally be any combination of fruits, vegetables, and herbs immersed in cold water. water.This year, after Diwali, I’ve made it a goal to drink more and more water. That sluggish, headachy, a little “off” feeling seemed to hit me when I wasn’t properly hydrated. To make the resolution stick, I’ve had to go beyond ‘trying to remember’ to drink more and take specific actions to make it a habit.

The very first thing I did,  I bought my own special water bottle and started carrying it with me wherever I go.  Then I found to make drinking water more interesting way by making my own Infused water. Making your own infused water is practically calorie free and gives you a refreshing way to stay hydrated. So if you hate water because it’s boring, this is for you!

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It’s well known that sugary drinks aren’t good for us because they are high in calories, and they don’t really hydrate us all that well. Caffeinated beverages like soda and coffee can actually make us more dehydrated. Infused waters have been on the market for years, and quite often what you find on store shelves contain additives and “natural flavors.” Well, I don’t know what natural flavors they put in there, but I prefer the natural ones I can select from my fruit bowl.

Believe it or not, you really can infuse water easily with fruit, vegetables, herbs, and spices.  This goes beyond the classic universal idea of a lemon slice in water. It’s one of those things where you can get super creative and think outside the bottle. The possibilities are infinite!

Way to Make Infused Water

You can make infuse water with any number of herbs, spices, edible flowers, fruit and even vegetables! Here are some ideas:

• Herbs: Rosemary, thyme, mint, basil, cilantro, parsley
• Spices: Cinnamon sticks, cardamom pods, fresh ginger, cloves, vanilla bean
• Edible flowers: Rose, lavender, citrus blossoms, hibiscus, pansies, violets (or any that are 100% pesticide free)
• Fruit: Berries (fresh or frozen), melon, tropical fruits, citrus, apples, pears
• Vegetables: Cucumber, celery, fennel, carrots
• Water: Filtered water is great, but if you don’t have a filtration system, tap water is fine too.

Gather ingredients

I prefer 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 your choice. Try to use organic if you can. Avoid any fruit that is 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.

Be patient

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. I put the infused water in the fridge immediately after I make it, but it doesn’t hurt to let it sit at room temperature for a little while. However, you should keep it in the fridge or put ice in it if you aren’t planning on using it right away.

Drink + refill

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

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