10 Detox Water Recipes To Keep Your Hydrated
For many, drinking enough water throughout the day is a feat in and of itself.
If you find it hard to consume enough water, or you don’t enjoy drinking water, then adding some fresh fruit or herbs to your water might be the keep to increase your hydration levels daily.
Making fruit-infused water, or more commonly known as detox water,
Best of all, detox water contains very few calories, can easily be prepared at home or work, and depending on the type of fruit or herbs you use, can help detoxify your organs or ease common digestion issues such as bloating.
If you’re on a tight weight loss regimen, detox water is an ideal alternative to high-sugar drinks like soda or fruit juice.
How to Make Detox Water
Making detox water is as easy as it gets.
All you need is water and your favorite selection of fruit, vegetables, and herbs.
Simply chop up your ingredients in large chunks and add them to hot or cold water depending on what you prefer. Feel free to adjust the strength of the flavor by adding more of your ingredients.
If you’re making refreshing detox water, you can store your recipe in the fridge from one to 12 hours to allow the flavors to infuse further. If you leave the ingredients for longer, you may find them starting to decompose within the water.
If you’re in a rush, crushing your fruit or vegetables within the water will help to release their flavors quickly.
A few tips to remember:
- Add the fruit and herbs to a pitcher or container, then pour in your water, preferably filtered.
- For stronger more intense flavors, muddle or bruise the fruit and herbs before adding to the container. This will help the fruit and herbs along by releasing more of their flavor.
- Allow the water to infuse for a minimum of 6 hours and up to 12 hours in the refrigerator.
Benefits of Detox Water
While the benefits of detox water will depend on the recipe, infusing your water with fruits, vegetables or herbs have been linked to the following benefits:
- Weight loss
- Toxin reduction and removal
- Balancing of pH of the body
- Improved digestive health
- Better immune function
- Improved mood
- Increased energy levels
- Clear or glowing complexion
Strawberry Pomegranate Mint Detox Water
Ingredients
- 6 strawberries, cut into slices
- ½ pomegranate seeds only
- 5-6 fresh mint leaves, crushed
via Detox DIY
Mango Ginger Detox Water
Ingredients
- 1 inch of ginger root that is sliced and peeled
- 1 cup of fresh mango
- Pitcher of filtered water
via Detox DIY
Grapefruit Mint Detox Water
Ingredients
- 1 pink grapefruit cut into large slices
- 1 handful of mint
- Pitcher of filtered water
via My Detox Water
Raspberry Mint Detox Water
via Tastemade.com
Cucumber Lemon Lime Basil Water
Ingredients
- 32 oz. canning jar
- 1 medium cucumber, cut into slices
- 1 medium lemon, sliced
- 1 medium lime sliced
- ½ cup of fresh basil
via Sunny Sweet Days
Strawberry Lime, Cucumber and Mint Detox Water
- 1 cup sliced strawberries
- 1 cup sliced cucumbers
- 2 limes, sliced
- 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves
- Ice cubes
- Water
via Wholefully
Watermelon and Mint Detox Water
Ingredients
- 7 watermelon cubes
- 5 cucumber slices
- 2 mint springs
- 22 ounces of water
via Cooking Light
Pineapple Sage Peach Detox Water
Ingredients
- 4 cups purified water
- 2 slices of pineapple, cut into quarters
- 1 peach, stem removed, cut into slices
- 5-4 sage leaves, crushed
via Detox DIY
Cantaloupe Kiwi Detox Water
Ingredients
- 2 kiwis
- 1/4 of cantaloupe
- 1 pitcher of filtered water
via Foodness Gracious.
Grapefruit and Jalapeno Detox Water
Ingredients
- 1/4 grapefruit, sliced
- 1/2 deseeded jalapeño, chopped
- 1 quart of cold water
via Eating Bird Food
Making detox water is a quick, easy and delicious way to boost your water intake! And by choosing the right fruits, vegetables and herbs, you'll boost your weight loss at all once.
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