Essence water, or "spa" water is so easy to make and very detoxifying for the body. Making your own infuses more of the fruit and herbs releasing the vital nutrients, so when you can make your own is more beneficial. It becomes more of a "detox water". However, if you are in the mood for just a flavored water, with no added ingredients such as sugar, calories etc.. Hint water is a good choice.
I buy the "hint" brand of water from my local health food store in flavors that I can't make fresh, such as watermelon or honeydew hibiscus, hint has lots of nice flavor combinations. But, you can make a whole pitcher of your own flavor infused "Spa" water and the whole family can enjoy it. The only thing I recommend is buying organic produce especially since they will be sitting in the water. Or, an alternative is to purchase a fruit infusion pitcher.
~ I also add ginger to mine ~ I just LOVE ginger, but if you leave it out, it's just as good!
P.S. I have read that mint hinders milk supply so breast feeders beware!
You will need:
2 liters water
1 tsp freshly grated ginger
1 medium cucumber, peeled and thinly sliced
1 medium lemon, thinly sliced
6 mint leaves
1 tsp freshly grated ginger
1 medium cucumber, peeled and thinly sliced
1 medium lemon, thinly sliced
6 mint leaves
Lemons add Vitamin C, Potassium, balances ph levels and aids in digestion. they hydrate and detoxify the body. Cucumbers have vitamin C, K, A, iron, potassium, hydrate the body and are a diuretics.
Mint aids in digestion and is very soothing, plus, it makes your breath fresh! Ginger, aids in digestion, is anti- inflammatory and has multiple medicinal benefits, it is truly an amazing herb to add into your diet. It is strong and not for everyones palate, so use sparingly especially for kids, they find it very spicy, most don't like it!
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