Energizing Your Water

Many of us have taken notice of the posts going around about water that can help you get your diet off on the right foot. I am happy to say this is one thing our family has been on top of, but not as help with a diet. It is a well known fact that your body needs water. It's essential to your well-being. It is also a well known fact that most people do not get enough water in a normal day. I was one of those people. While I was pregnant I would carry around my cup and make sure I filled it the exact number of times I needed it filled to get my daily amount of water. I would force down each cup for the baby, but it was not very enjoyable for me. After a healthy baby was born, I would revert back to not drinking enough until I was pregnant again. Infused waters helped me to make a healthy lifestyle change that has lasted!

How exactly do we do it? We have a water pitcher. When it gets empty, I ask the kids what flavor they would like next, we fill it, and the next morning we have ice cold infused water. Ours isn't just fruit. We don't use packets. We put in some fruit and then we add a burst of flavor with oil. What the kids don't know is we are also supporting healthy bodily function. The flavor possibilities are endless, and you can have a lot of fun coming up with new flavors for your family to try. This has been a great influencing factor in my children drinking more water as well. They enjoy the taste, and they also enjoy being a part of picking what they get to drink.

Do you need a few combo ideas to get you started?

Fill your container about 1/8 of the way with blueberries. Drop in some Lemon oil to taste and fill your container with water. Put it in your refrigerator overnight. I used about 15 drops of Lemon in a two gallon pitcher and the kids loved it. You can add more or less, but keep in mind, the water will continue to flavor throughout the night, so try not to overdo it. My kids love to eat the blueberries at the end.

Peel and thinly slice some mango and kiwi. Place the pieces at the bottom of your container and add a couple drops of Spearmint oil. I only used 10 drops of Spearmint, and my kids wouldn't touch it. They are not mint fans, and they found even 10 drops to be far too minty. I found this combination to be very refreshing and energizing. I enjoyed a cup slightly heated in the morning to get me going in place of my coffee, and I continued to drink it through the day.

When summer comes around, try watermelon and your choice of mint. I personally prefer Spearmint for this, too, but experiment with peppermint or wintergreen for something new and exciting!

Try some oranges (make sure to slice the pieces in half) with Cinnamon Bark. I really love how wintery this flavor feels to me. This is one of those waters I prefer to drink warm.

While you have the Cinnamon Bark out, slice some apples and make another pitcher! Personally, I like to add extra apples because I enjoy really bringing the fruit out for this mix. My word of caution is to watch how much Cinnamon Bark you put in. It's easy to overpower the apple.

Regardless of what combinations you use, have fun with it! Take note of your favorites, improve them, and smile knowing you are supporting your health while exciting your taste buds.

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