A Water Refresh: Cleansing Water
New Years for many, brings new goals for their health and wellness. As I'm sure you have heard many times before, WATER is key to weight loss and healthy living. But, when you are drinking 2-3L day in and out, it tends to get boring. Instead of grabbing those fake powders and liquids to add flavour and pounds, try a cleansing water by adding citrus, berries, and herbs to it. These fresh ingredients help digestion and stop bloating. So, in other words, they aid even more in getting you to your goals than just basic water. One combination that is a usual in my house is this one. The peppermint leaves, and citrus flavor is more refreshing, and your stomach will thank you later.
What you'll need:
- 1 Litre of water
- 1 grapefruit or lemon, sliced
- 1 tangerine or orange, sliced
- 1 large cucumber, sliced
- 10-20 peppermint leaves
- Ice – as much as you like
Directions:
Rinse grapefruit, tangerine, cucumber and peppermint leaves. Slice the cucumber, grapefruit, and tangerine. Then combine all ingredients in a 1 Litre Pitcher, I used a large Mason Jar. Allow ingredients to sit as long as possible for maximum benefits.Now let’s keep it simple because if you want to make any combination for optimal detox & weight loss, you can! Simply Take a large pitcher, or other water safe container, and fill with fresh water.You can Add:- Fresh fruits (cut the fruit into paper-thin slices or small chunks) – Mint for extra natural flavoring- pure raw honey to add sweetnessKatie Rose xo
Recipe from Eat Local Grown