With thanks to Monica for this lovely picture & her Spa Water Ideas
We may tend to take water for granted, it bathes & feeds us & drinking 2-3 litres a day is highly recommended. Pure is best, but if you happen to be one of those people who find drinking more than a couple of glasses difficult to consume, here are some delicious ideas that may encourage you to increase your daily intake of this precious life giving fluid. It will certainly beat all carbonated fizzy drinks, Colas & all drinks laden with sugar, like many processed fruit & veggie juices & drinks like coffee with milk & sugar added.
Ingredients
Fruit...2 cups berries, citrus, melon or pineapple, most fruits work
Herbs... a sprig of mint, basil, sage, rosemary,thyme or lavender
Water & Ice
General Directions for any fruit or herb combo
In a Large Jug or Jar
Always bruise the herb leaves a little first to bring out the flavor but don't pulverise into bits.
Press the fruits with a wooden spoon in the jug, just enough to bring out some of the juice
Fill the jug with ice & add the water
This will keep in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
These combinations can be fun to try;
ALL CITRUS ( no herbs) Slice 1 orange, 1 lime & 1 lemon in rounds
RASPBERRY LIME (no herbs) Juice of 2 limes & add the squeezed quarter pieces,2 cups Raspberries
PINEAPPLE MINT 2 cups fruit & a large sprig Mint ( leaves removed)
BLACKBERRY SAGE 2 cups fruit & sprig of Sage
WATERMELON ON ROSEMARY 2 cups watermelon cubes & a sprig of Rosemary
No conversation about healthy living is complete without mentioning the importance of clean drinking water. Water is one of Nature's most important gifts to mankind; water is essential to life and we cannot survive without it for more than about 5 days. Spring water & running fresh streams are great choices as these contain many minerals collected as the water seeps/ passes through the soil, reeds & rock formations.
Just to give you a brief overview...the human brain is 75% water, our bodies 70+% & our blood 83%. We regularly loose fluids through urination, perspiration & breathing, & it is vital that we regularly replace these fluids everyday, so that our bodies can rid themselves of waste through the kidneys & bowel & replenish spinal fluid & cells, hydrate our organs, & support the lymph system. Water is necessary for healthy digestion, beautiful skin, bright clear eyes, lubricated joints & the absorption of food; it prevents fatigue & boosts energy; water supplies oxygen & nutrients to the cells & muscles. Drinking pure fresh water determines the quality of our lives, it helps the body metabolize & maintain an ideal weight. Tap water without a filter, may not be an ideal choice as Councils add chlorine & chemicals to kill off bacteria. Always be aware of where your water is sourced as it can make you sick as well as healthy.
Ingredients
Fruit...2 cups berries, citrus, melon or pineapple, most fruits work
Herbs... a sprig of mint, basil, sage, rosemary,thyme or lavender
Water & Ice
General Directions for any fruit or herb combo
In a Large Jug or Jar
Always bruise the herb leaves a little first to bring out the flavor but don't pulverise into bits.
Press the fruits with a wooden spoon in the jug, just enough to bring out some of the juice
Fill the jug with ice & add the water
This will keep in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
These combinations can be fun to try;
ALL CITRUS ( no herbs) Slice 1 orange, 1 lime & 1 lemon in rounds
RASPBERRY LIME (no herbs) Juice of 2 limes & add the squeezed quarter pieces,2 cups Raspberries
PINEAPPLE MINT 2 cups fruit & a large sprig Mint ( leaves removed)
BLACKBERRY SAGE 2 cups fruit & sprig of Sage
WATERMELON ON ROSEMARY 2 cups watermelon cubes & a sprig of Rosemary
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