FRUIT
INFUSED
WATER
98 DELICIOUS RECIPES FOR YOUR FRUIT INFUSER WATER PITCHER
Susan Marque
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For Mom and Dad
Contents
PART ONE:
THE ART OF INFUSING
PART TWO:
THE RECIPES
HOW TO USE THIS BOOK
Fruit Infused Water was designed to provide you with a quick and easy introduction to fruit-infused water. Within the pages of this book you will learn the basics about what infusing is and what benefits it may have for your body.
Check to learn which INGREDIENTS are recommended for infusion as well as those that tend not to work.
Look for recommendations regarding which type of WATER to use for your infusions.
If you want to GET STARTED RIGHT AWAY , you will find simple instructions in Chapter 3, Use Your Infusion, .
Once you learn how to use your INFUSER , you will be ready to move on to Chapter 4, One-Step Infusions, .
For more FRUIT INFUSION RECIPES , see .
If you are looking for recommendations about what type of infuser to purchase, check the RESOURCES section .
Introduction
Water infusions have probably been around as long as humans, if you consider that water most likely sat inside shells before cups, absorbing a hint of the coconut or gourd. Dropping a lemon slice into your glass before ice water was poured as you sat down in a restaurant was considered elegant, and it was simply practical in countries where lemon could disinfect the water. Eventually spas came to realize how refreshing fruit infusions could be and how happy they made their clients. Now you can make your own infusions at home that just might rival your previous beverage favorites.
Each one of the recipes in this book is a guide to get you started making your own simple and delicious fruit infusions. Feel free to get creative in mixing and matching elements from one recipe to another. After all, it is your taste that matters. Infusions are a great way to get a little extra benefit from your water. They have helped many people enjoy increasing their H2O intake, and there are reports of improved energy levels, clearer skin, and relief from minor ailments such as headaches and other pains.
Make a game of trying a new fruit or new combination and enjoy gathering new items for your infusions. Take advantage of your local farmers market and talk with the farmersoften you will find organic farmers whose methods go above and beyond the standards set by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for organic farming, but for one reason or another, they have not yet received their certification. Using the freshest and healthiest ingredients is the best way to get the most out of your fruit-infused water. If you are curious about what fruit-infused water tastes like or what health benefits it may provide for you, this book is the perfect place to start. So settle in and start reading to learn how to incorporate fruit-infused water into your dietary routine.
The Beauty of Water
The Stuff of Life
About 70 percent of the planet we live on is covered by water, and each of our bodies is made up of 6070 percent H2O. Staying healthy means staying hydrated. Water is the largest component of almost every part of your body, and while air is slightly more important to sustain life, you will not survive very long without water. You already know that the hotter it gets, the more you sweat, and the more water you need to rehydrate. Sweating is your bodys way of cooling down when it gets hotit eliminates excess heat and helps regulate body temperature.
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