Lins - Fruit infused water : best vitamin water recipes for weight loss, detox, refreshing, healthy, energy boost, and metabolism boosting

Fruit InfusedWater Best Vitamin Water Recipesfor Weight Loss, Detox, Refreshing, Healthy, Energy Boost, andMetabolism Boosting Jennifer Lins Copyright Jennifer Lins2014 Published by Jennifer LinsPublishing at Smashwords ISBN: 1500663646 ISBN-13:978-1500663643

Table ofContents Introduction Fruit infused water is fast becoming apopular choice for those who are trying to lose weight and lead ahealthy lifestyle. Most people probably have heard about fruitflavored water being served in spas, but it is making its way intothe consciousness of a lot of people because of its healthbenefits. This book will give you more informationabout fruit infused water. Know more about its benefits and how youcan incorporate it in your daily lifestyle. You are also giveninformation on how to get started on making your own fruit infusedwater at home. You will also be given a list of materials as wellas fruits and herbs that you can use to make flavorful homemadewater.

This book gives readers easy-to-followrecipes to create the healthiest fruit infused water. These recipesare grouped together according to the different purposes of fruitinfused water. You will discover that the ingredients included inthe recipes are not hard to find and are readily available in yourfavorite supermarkets. Get ready to lead a healthier lifestyle withthe help of the fruit infused water recipes in this book!

Water is probably the healthiest drinkavailable. Doctors have always said that drinking more than eightglasses of water every day helps prevent illnesses. For somepeople, they drink fruit juices as alternatives to water partlybecause of the flavor.

However, what manufacturers dont reveal isthat these artificial fruit juices are no from different sodadrinks in that they still contain sugar. The trick to a healthier you is getting moreliquid into your body. This ensures that you stay hydrated all thetime. It is also said to aid in increasing the bodys metabolismand helping in the weight loss process. Increasing water intakeactually provides you with a lot of health benefits. This is where fruit infused water will comeinto play.

Instead of drinking artificial fruit juices, drink fruitinfused water; you get the healthy fluid that you need without thesugar, and it still tastes good! Fruit infused water is simply steeping theflavors of the fruit source in the water for a few hours beforeconsuming liquid. Aside from fruits, chopped herbs are also used tomake infused water. The flavor that comes from the fruit will seepinto the water, and that will give it its pleasant taste minus theexcess calories.

Fruit infused water has long been used bytop spas all over the world. These establishments promote thehealth benefits of proper hydration. They have been serving theirclients with tasty, vitamin infused waters.

However, you dont needto go to the spa just to enjoy the benefits of flavor infused waterbecause you can make it at home. What are its benefits? Medical experts have found proof thathydration has a lot of health benefits than it is given credit for.Ample hydration helps increase ones concentration andproductivity. More and more offices and school heads arerecognizing this fact and most of them have provided employees andstudents with water coolers that contain fruit infused water.Dehydration can be a cause of some of illnesses like headache,obesity, digestive problems, and joint pains. Drinking more fluiddoes not necessarily prevent or cure them, but it can help improvekidney functions, improve complexion, facilitate weight loss, andhelp maintain high energy levels. The added vitamins from thefruits will enhance the potency of the water you drink. Store-bought flavored water is quiteexpensive and is definitely not as healthy as freshly-made fruitinfused water.

They would most likely contain artificial flavoringsand colors, preservative, refined sugar, or sodium. Flavor infused water helps curb yourappetite, enhance your bodys immune system, regulate your bloodsugar level, and ensure weight management. Freshly-made fruit infused water is a greatalternative to sodas and alcoholic beverages. This is also good for children, so they getused to drinking water more and avoiding sodas and othersugar-filled drinks. It helps boost your energy without the addedcalories, thus making it excellent after an intense workout. - Keeps you full longer. - Helps in the natural release of fatcells. - Aids in flushing out toxins from thebody. - Reduces muscle fatigue when workingout. - Aids in fast recovery after an intensework out. - Improves mood. - Keeps body organs healthy as yousweat. - Prevents you from dozing off in theafternoons. - Prevents you from dozing off in theafternoons.

Fruit infused water is always associatedwith weight loss but there are far more health benefits that can bederived from drinking this water alternative. The next chapter lists down what the thingsyou need to get you started on making your own fruit infused waterat home.

Making fruit infused water on your own iseasy and inexpensive. There are no special materials or ingredientsneeded to create the most satisfying and healthiest flavor infusedfluid. Tools for Fruit Infused Water - Pitcher or jar a 2-quart glass pitcheris ideal or you may use a mason jar (2 quarts as well) - Fruit infusion pitcher this is anotheroption and recommended if you plan to make fruit infused water on aregular basis. - Fruit infusion water bottle this optionis for those who need their water to-go. - Wooden spoon or muddler to be used formashing fruits and herbs. - Fruit - Herbs optional, but herbs provide moreflavor. - Water List of Fruits and Herbs that You CanUse - Citrus: lime, orange, blood orange,tangerine, grapefruit, lemon, key lime - Berries: cherries, strawberries,blueberries, raspberries, blackberries - Melons: cantaloupe, honeydew,watermelon - Tropical fruits: pomegranate, pear,pineapple, banana, star fruit, kiwi, mango - Other fruit types: grapes, peaches, plums,apples, nectarines - Herbs: mint, cilantro, rosemary, sage,basil, lavender, thyme, stevia There is no definite formula as to how muchwater a person needs to drink each day to stay healthy. - Water List of Fruits and Herbs that You CanUse - Citrus: lime, orange, blood orange,tangerine, grapefruit, lemon, key lime - Berries: cherries, strawberries,blueberries, raspberries, blackberries - Melons: cantaloupe, honeydew,watermelon - Tropical fruits: pomegranate, pear,pineapple, banana, star fruit, kiwi, mango - Other fruit types: grapes, peaches, plums,apples, nectarines - Herbs: mint, cilantro, rosemary, sage,basil, lavender, thyme, stevia There is no definite formula as to how muchwater a person needs to drink each day to stay healthy.

Water isessential because it makes up about 60% of your body weight andevery system in the body depends on water. For instance, waterhelps flush toxins out and carries nutrients to the cells. Everyday, water is lost through your perspiration, breath, urine, andbowel movements. In order to function properly, you need torehydrate. The adequate intake of water for men,according to the Institute of Medicine, is pegged at 3 liters or 13cups of total beverages each day. For women, it is about 2.2 litersor about 9 cups.

So, the common advice to drink about 8glasses of water each day is almost similar to the recommendationof the Institute of Medicine. Eight 8-ounces glasses water isequivalent to roughly 1.9 liters of water. The following factors influence the amountof water you need in a day: Exercise During a workout or other sports activities,you sweat more; hence, youll need extra water to compensate forthe loss. You need an extra 400 to 600 liters of water when youexercise; thats about 1.5 to 2.5 cups. How intense the workoutdetermines how much extra fluid you need. It is also important youcontinue to replace fluids even after exercising.

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