6 Benefits of Infused Water
Everybody at a certain point, including me, made “drink more water” a goal, a resolution, or a promise to ourselves. But realistically, how many of us really achieved it?
There is always an excuse for not drinking water and the one I hear the most is “plain water is sooo boring!” and I know it can get repetitive, especially for people that are used to drinking pop and commercialized drinks.
But guess what? I have the perfect non-boring solution with endless combinations for you to try: Infused water!
Infused water is perfect for people that just can’t drink water at all. It generally is a combination of fruits, raw vegetables, and fragrant herbs immersed in cold water. Being that said, infusion water offers all the health benefits of plain water plus some extra perks that I know you’ll like:
1. Hydration.
Hydration is the main health benefit of water/infused water. It not only improves your health and naturally flushes toxins out of your body, but it counters dehydration from coffee, alcohol, medications, and exercise. Being hydrated is critical for the healthy functioning of our body and brain because it transports nutrients and oxygen throughout our entire system. In addition, water also helps to regulate body temperature (important for staying warm during the winter, especially here in Canada!). By drinking infused water you can achieve an optimum state of hydration, if you don’t like or are tired of plain water.
2. Helps you lose weight.
Water naturally boosts your metabolism, and drinking fruit infused water can be an easy way to achieve that. Drinking water/infused water helps you feel fuller throughout the day, reducing your cravings for junk food, helping you lose weight (if that’s what you’re looking for).
3. Improves digestion
Together with a good fiber intake, water/infused water helps you digest food more efficiently reducing bloated stomach and constipation, keeping your bowel movements more regular.
4. Zero calories, lots of flavor!
Infused water has no calories whatsoever, and the best part is that it is full of flavor! You do gain some nutrition from each infused ingredient but not enough to rely on it to help you cover your daily nutrient recommendations, this is all about natural and subtle flavors with a little bit of natural nutrients.
5. Improves your work out
Water/infused water not only helps you reduce muscle fatigue while working out by helping you recuperate faster for your next session, but it also helps in the lubrication of joints, keeping them healthier.
6. Beauty Benefits
In addition to all the benefits mentioned above, water also keeps the elasticity in your skin and makes it feel softer!
What makes infused water so great is that you are supplying your body with pure water that has a nice and original taste without getting bored of plain water. I dare you to experiment with flavors that your taste buds crave! Try making a pitcher to drink all day and try as many combinations as you like. Watch the many benefits that drinking water on a daily basis offers you and share them with me!
If you liked this post and would like to learn how to make Infused Water and check out some recipes visit 5 Steps to make Infused Water.
Cheers!
