Our obsession for eternal youth has created a multi-billion dollar industry ranging from over-the-counter miracle creams, spa treatments, and cosmetic surgeries. But what if there was a natural youth elixer at our finger tips that doesn't cost a penny?
Water.
The other day I was sent this link which describes a UK woman shedding years off her face by upping her water intake. The article caused a peeing frenzy among a couple of my friends, but I admit I wasn't wizzed off my feet.
I knowww I need to drink more water. It's one of those things that I mean to do every day...and yet it somehow slips my mind. While I drink about 3 water bottles a day, it is less than half the daily suggested amount (apparently women in my height and weight range should drink about 7-8 glasses a day). Inevitably. the guilt sets in at about 10 PM. Then I end up drinking a gallon of water before I go to bed (which causes me to wake up at 2 AM...and you get the cycle). So I've decided to spruce up H20 (and tempt my taste buds) by creating fruit and herb infused water that I could drink throughout the day.
Not only does it look pretty, it's refreshing, and tastes good too!
For this particular batch I used:
1 orange
1 lemon
2 mini cucumbers
5 strawberries
a handful of mint leaves
The fun thing about infusing your own water is that you can mix and match a variety of combinations and see what you like best. Here are a few of my favorites:
- blueberry, orange, mint
- pineapple, lemon, mint, thyme
- kiwi, raspberry, and lime
- cucumber, mint, and lemon
- strawberry, kiwi, cucumber, rosemary
Generally, I put the fruits and herbs first, pour the water into the jar (which was a steal at Marshall's for $9.99 by the way), and put about a cup of ice last. I let the water sit for a couple of hours and then stir. This allows the water to blend with the fruit juices and herbs for full flavor. The best is when you let the water infuse overnight.
The bottom line is that drinking plenty of water has many health benefits. So stop fretting over that one wrinkle and instead focus on staying hydrated and energized. Raise that infused water glass high and enjoy. Cheers!
xoxo
Water.
The other day I was sent this link which describes a UK woman shedding years off her face by upping her water intake. The article caused a peeing frenzy among a couple of my friends, but I admit I wasn't wizzed off my feet.
I knowww I need to drink more water. It's one of those things that I mean to do every day...and yet it somehow slips my mind. While I drink about 3 water bottles a day, it is less than half the daily suggested amount (apparently women in my height and weight range should drink about 7-8 glasses a day). Inevitably. the guilt sets in at about 10 PM. Then I end up drinking a gallon of water before I go to bed (which causes me to wake up at 2 AM...and you get the cycle). So I've decided to spruce up H20 (and tempt my taste buds) by creating fruit and herb infused water that I could drink throughout the day.
Not only does it look pretty, it's refreshing, and tastes good too!For this particular batch I used:
1 orange
1 lemon
2 mini cucumbers
5 strawberries
a handful of mint leaves
- blueberry, orange, mint
- pineapple, lemon, mint, thyme
- kiwi, raspberry, and lime
- cucumber, mint, and lemon
- strawberry, kiwi, cucumber, rosemary
Generally, I put the fruits and herbs first, pour the water into the jar (which was a steal at Marshall's for $9.99 by the way), and put about a cup of ice last. I let the water sit for a couple of hours and then stir. This allows the water to blend with the fruit juices and herbs for full flavor. The best is when you let the water infuse overnight.
The bottom line is that drinking plenty of water has many health benefits. So stop fretting over that one wrinkle and instead focus on staying hydrated and energized. Raise that infused water glass high and enjoy. Cheers!
xoxo
This is a great idea, my favorite is on with mint and lemon; the simpler the better. Congrats on beginning a Blog, I look forward to seeing more.
ReplyDeleteI'm glad you enjoyed it and thanks for reading! Mint and lemon is a classic flavor, so is simply adding cucumber to your water :)
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