Whether you refer to it as detox water or your best-kept weight loss secret, soaking up a tall glass of water with your favourite fruits comes with a variety of health benefits.
While some recipes are known to banish the bloat, other fruit infusions can help to cleanse your body system, amplify your energy level, and strengthen your immune system. If you’re hunting for quick and easy detox water recipes to try at home, jumpstart your Fruit Ninja moves with these super fun recipes!
1. Strawberry, Blueberry & Mint Infusion
When your sunny afternoon calls for a refreshing boost, lift up your mood with this strawberry, blueberry, and mint infusion. Infused with a balance of summer berry sweetness and minty freshness, it’s hard to resist a second glass!
Ingredients
1 cup of sliced strawberries
1 cup of blueberries
¼ cup fresh mint leaves
1 cup of ice cubes
A pitcher of water
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2. Lemon Citrus Medley
Aside from being a favourite combination to shed those extra pounds, it is the easiest to prepare on a hot summer day. Just soak as much lemon slices as you want into a bottle of water and you’re done! It also makes a refreshing tangy drink for the office.
Ingredients
½ medium sliced lemons
1 cup of ice cubes
A bottle of water
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3. Watermelon & Lime Infusion
The best thing about this watermelon and lime combination is the range of health benefits that it entails, from encouraging proper digestion to decreasing the accumulation of fat cells. The watermelon chunks will add a naturally sweeten flavour to this detox water too. If you like, you can add mint leaves or rosemary sprigs to brighten up the taste.
Ingredients
3 – 4 watermelon chunks (seeds and rind removed)
½ medium sliced limes
A bottle of water
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4. Cucumber & Lemon Infusion
It’s safe to say that the most popular detox water recipes have cucumber slices in it. Enriched with the best nutrients, cucumber helps to detox your body and take your metabolism up a notch. Cucumber slices also partner well with other fruits, so feel free to experiment beyond the cucumber and lemon combination.
Ingredients
1 medium sliced cucumber
½ medium sliced lemon
1 cup of ice cubes
A bottle of water
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Staying hydrated is important to keep us in tip top shape and even better when you have detox water in your arsenal.
Whether you prefer your infused water with summer berries, cucumber, or lemon slices, detox water comes with a range of health benefits to maintain your best form.
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