FLAVORED WATERS!!! YUMMMMYYYYYYY!!!!

Drinking water is probably the best thing you can do for your body. Well it is... no questions asked. But lets be honest... There is only so much plain water you can drink. Most people are looking for a no calorie drink, with natural flavors and no funky gunky aftertaste, so I have looked all over and found some recipes for Detox Water. All the flavor, no calories, tastes great. Sounds like a winner right?!

Lemon and mint water

Eat Yourself Skinny

Lemon Water with Fresh Mint

INGREDIENTS

• 2 quarts water
• Juice of one lemon
• 2 lemons, thinly sliced
• Ice
• Few sprigs of mint

Strawberry Spa Water

Coffee and Quinoa 

This summertime drink feels so luxurious and refreshing, you'll think you're in your own home spa. It's perfect for brunches or baby showers, or just to get some extra antioxidants. Whip up a pitcher when strawberries go on sale!

Author: Erica

Yields: 4-6 glasses

INGREDIENTS

• 1 lb strawberries, hulled and sliced
• 1 pitcher filtered water
• ice

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Add strawberries and water to pitcher. Cover and refrigerate for at least 6 hours or up to overnight.
2. Add ice just before serving. Enjoy!

Citrus Water

Blogilates

Natural Belly Slimming Detox Water:

1-2 Liters water

1 cucumber

1 lemon

1 orange

10-15 fresh mint leaves

handful of ice

Why this combo?

1. Cucumber: contains citrulline which is an amino acid that has been shown to help our liver and kidneys get rid of ammonia which is a by product of the proteins our bodies burn for energy.

2. Water: helps flush toxins and waste through our system while keeping us hydrated.

3. Lemon: stimulates the digestive track so it’s helpful if you have constipation, heartburn, or gas.

4. Mint: helps you digest effectively because it improves the flow of bile from the liver to the gallbladder to the small intestine to break down dietary fats. It also helps relax cramped up stomach muscles.

5. Orange: contains flavonoids in the peel and juice that stimulate the immune system and protects against a fungi/pests while helping to reduce cholesterol levels.

Flavored Ice Cubes

These look so yummy!!! (droollllll)

Strawberry:

Puree fresh or frozen strawberries and mix in a small amount of filtered water. The consistency should be thick but pourable.  Fill ice cubes trays with the puree and place in the freezer until frozen.

Basil:

Fill the ice cubes trays half way with filtered water and place in the freezer for 20-30 minutes. Remove and top the partially frozen cubes with fresh chopped basil, then fill with additional filtered water as needed. Place back in the freezer until frozen.

Pomegranate:

Take a couple tablespoons of pomegranate seeds and place them in a small amount of filtered water. Using the edge of a knife crush the seeds to release the flavorful juices. Pour the mixture into the ice cube trays, toss a few additional pomegranate seeds in each cavity, and place in the freezer until frozen.

Pineapple or Raspberry:

Puree fresh or frozen pineapple chunks and mix in a small amount of filtered water. The consistency should be thick but pourable.  Fill ice cubes trays with the puree and place in the freezer until frozen.

For the raspberry cubes, follow the same directions as above.

Blueberry or Blackberry:

Puree fresh or frozen blueberries and mix in a small amount of filtered water. The consistency should be thick but pourable.  Fill ice cubes trays with the puree and place in the freezer until frozen.

For the blackberry cubes, follow the same directions as above.

Lemon or Mint:

Freshly squeeze 2-4 lemons. Combine the lemon juice with a small amount of filtered water. Fill ice cube trays with the juice mixture, sprinkle with dried lemon peel granules, and place in the freezer until frozen.

For the mint flavored ice cubes – fill the ice cubes trays half way with filtered water and place in the freezer for 20-30 minutes. Remove and top the partially frozen cubes with fresh chopped mint leaves, then fill with additional filtered water as needed. Place back in the freezer until frozen.

Flavored icecube recipes from bystephanielynn.com

Last but not least.... BIKINI WATER!

THINGS YOU WILL NEED:

• Drink containers or pitchers (they got the ones in the photos from walmart)
• Fruit and/or herbs
• Cutting board
• Sharp cutting knife
• Ice 
• Water
• Stir spoon 

GET TO CHOPPING:

• Thinly slice your fruits {leaving the skins on} and put them into the container.NOTE: Take out any seeds. Swallowing a lemon seed was no fun. True story.
• Gently crush the herbs you want to use and add them to the pitcher.
• Fill the pitcher half way with the fruits of your choice. {Simple folks, the bigger the container the more fruit you will need}
• Fill the pitcher the rest of the way with ice. 
• Add water.
• Let sit a minimum of one hour. {Overnight is best}
• Drink. DRINK!

DRINK THIS WITH IN 48 HOURS! SO DRINK IT WITH IN THEN OR TOSS IT OUT!

UPDATE: Want to step the flavor impact up a notch?! Use the spoon and smash the fruits a little bit once they are in the pitcher to release some of the juices. Smash a little... smash a lot! This makes a HUGE difference!

 recipe from Just A Beautiful Life


I hope you love these recipes and they give your water an awesome kick! Let me know in the comments what you think about them!! If yall love them let me know, and I'll write another post with more recipes!

Stay Fit and Fabulous!