Infused Waters

I love infused water.  Whether it's just a slice of lemon or something a little more elaborate, adding flavor to water can be smart and tasty.  On a daily basis I know I should be drinking more water so when I came across this recipe, I was a happy girl.  It has lots of high powered ingredients along with providing several health benefits.  

Daily Dose Healthy Water

6 cups filtered water
1/2 cucumber - sliced
1 large lemon - sliced
1 tablespoon fresh grated ginger
3/4 cup of mint leaves

• Combine ingredients in a pitcher.  Place in refridgerator and let sit over night.  Drink throughout the next day.
• Ginger helps with digestion and is famous for keeping nausea at bay.
• Lemon helps to detoxify on a cellular level and pushes the gunk out.
• Mint helps reduce appetite and bloating.
• Cucumber also helps to detoxify the body, particularly through the liver and kidneys.
• More healthy water recipes at http://www.doctoroz.com/slideshow/supercharged-infused-waters

Here are a few other wonderful flavor combinations for making your own infused waters ~ 

Peach, blackberry and mint water served at A Southern Soul event

• cucumber, lime & basil
• strawberry & blueberry
• watermelon & mint
• orange & kiwi
• peaches, blackberries & mint