Last Sunday i put together this very easy-peasy flavoured water in my new glass Kilner drink dispenser. As i grabbed a handful of some lovely fresh fruit from the fruit bowl and my 5 litre Irish still water an idea came to me. I poured all the water into the dispenser,then i chopped/sliced up my fruit and mixed it all together. Water is not great on it's own and is very uninteresting on the taste buds. I think these flavoured water would be great for the summer and not only that they are good for the health too. It also gave me another reason to go looking for more recipes,as i drink plenty of water throughout the day i just need something more to add some excitement to my H20. I reckon pinterest is the place for that! Here are my top 5 simple,easy and inexpensive recipe's to put together:
MY RECIPE:
5 litre of Comeragh Irish Still Water
1 orange,thinly sliced
1 lime cut in quarters
A handful of grapes,halves
1 apple,thinly sliced
A sprinkling of Rosemary
Grapefruit and Rosemary
1 Grapefruit,thinly sliced
A couple sprigs of Rosemary
Health benefits of Grapefruit:Protects your heart,smooths your rough skin,boosts your metabolism,firms skin,reduces stress and protect against cancer.
Health benefits of Rosemary:Improving digestion,rich source of antioxidants and anti-inflammatory compounds,enhancing memory and concentration,prevent brain ageing,cancer and neurological protection
Raspberry Orange Water
2 cups of Raspberries
2 Oranges
2 quarts of water
Health benefits of Raspberries:Easy on the eyes,digestion,detox and disease prevention,diabetes management,cancer prevention,heart health and brain power.
Health benefits of Oranges:Antioxidant protection and immune support,cardiovascular disease,source of fibre,respiratory health,rheumatoid arthritis and prevent kidney stones.
Blueberry and Mint
2 cups of Blueberries
2 sprigs of mint
2 quarts of water
Health benefits of Blueberries:Maintaining healthy bones,lowering blood pressure,managing diabetes,warding off heart disease,improving mental health and fighting wrinkles.
Health benefits of Mint:Skin,irritable bowel syndrome (IBS),indigestion,common colds and allergies.
Critus Blend
1 Orange,thinly sliced
1 lime,thinly sliced
1/2 lemon,thinly sliced
2 quarts of water
Health benefits of Lime:Scurvy,skin care,digestion,constipation,diabetes and gums
Health benefits of Lemon:Lowering stroke risk,combating cancer,maintaining a healthy complexion,preventing asthma,increasing iron absorption and boosting the immune system.
Strawberry and Basil
A handful of strawberries
A handful of Basil
Health benefits of Strawberries:Heart disease,stroke,cancer,blood pressure,pregnancy,depression and allergies and asthma.
Health benefits of Basil:Rich in antioxidants,anti-ageing properties and reducing inflammation and swelling.
For the best results leave it over night for all the flavours to mix together. Through out the day drink it as i wouldn't leave it any longer. Has anyone tried flavoured water yet?
Bubbles x
