Health Benefits of Fruit Infused Waters

Health Benefits of Fruit Infused Waters

Do you turn to soda, diet soda, sugary “juice” cocktails, vitamin enhanced waters, chemical-laden drops or other drinks with artificial colors, flavors and sweeteners to quench your thirst?  Better options exist and the health benefits of fruit infused waters are numerous and delicious!

 

Waters infused with fruits help with detoxification, energy and hydration.  All you do is place as much fruit into water as you would like and let it sit for 30 minutes; then enjoy!

Consider the following combinations of fruit for various health goals:

·         Green tea+Mint+Lime: Fat burning, digestion, headaches, congestion and freshens breath.

·         Strawberry+Kiwi: Cardiovascular health, immune system protection, blood sugar regulation, and digestion

·         Cucumber+Lime+Lemon: Water weight management, bloating, appetite control, hydration, and digestion

·         Lemon+Lime+Orange: Digestion, vitamin C, immune defense, heartburn, (when consumed at room temperature)

And just for fun:

·         Lemon+Raspberry+Mint

·         Blackberry+Cherry+Lime

·          Watermelon

·          Pineapple

·          Pick your own!

Lemons are full of benefits! 
 

1.    Lemons contain high dose of antioxidants, Vitamin C and Citric acid – this trio not only boots your immune system but also increases collagen production for plump, youthful skin.  Vitamin C can also help clear up blemishes, and even help with scarring when applied topically!

2.    A little lemon water before meals reduces hunger, helps with digestion and also contributes to detoxification by aiding liver function.

3.    The scent of lemons has been said to increase alertness and boost your energy!

It’s so easy to enjoy a healthy and flavorful beverage without the added sugars and chemicals found in other drinks.