VitaminWater
Supersimplerecipesforhomemadevitaminwater.
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Chapter1
MoreAboutWaterDidyouknowthatthehumanbodyiscomposedofanywherefrom55%to78%water
depending on body type and size. Water is an essential nutrient involved in everychemicalreactionwithinyourbody.
Water helps protect vital organs, regulate andmaintain body temperature, transportsnutrientsandoxygen,removeswasteproducts;whilekeepingmoisttheeyes,nose,mouth, hair, skin, digestive tract, and joints (joints need water in order to remain strong andflexible).
Lackofwatercanleadtodehydrationandtheseharmfuleffectscancausemigraines,musclecramps,fatigue,kidneycomplications,irregularbloodpressure,constipation,dryitchyskin,andeventheRiskofdeath(20%dehydrated).
Bottomline.Waterisgoodforyou,right?
Despitethesesalientfacts,peoplestilldonotdrinkenoughwateronadailybasis.
Why?Somesayitisbecauseofthelackoftasteassociatedwithwateroftenmakesitthelastchoicewhenthirststrikes.IamnotsurprisedAfterall,watersimplytastesplainandboring.
Butdon’tworry,Ihaveeasysolutionsforyou.
In thisbook, I reveal24 simple tomake, thirst-quenching, “VitaminWaterRecipes”providingavirtuallyendlesschoiceoftastecombinationsrangingfromthesubtletothesweet.
Thesevitaminwaterswillnotonlyhydrateyoubutalsoprovideessentialvitaminsandminerals.Bestofall,itdoesn’tcontainanytoxicingredientsfoundinotherbeverageslikesodaorsugaryjuice.
So,howmuchwatershouldyouconsumeeachday?
Although it differs fromperson toperson, the ruleof thumb is todrinkat leasthalfyourbodyweightinounces.Soforexample,ifyouweighabout130lbs,aimtodrink65-78ouncesofwaterdaily.
Sohopefully, thisbookwill helpyou reachyour idealwater intakebygivingyouanewexciting approach to plain tastelesswater. Enjoy thesevitaminwater recipes andstartdowntheroadtobetterhealththroughimprovedhydration.
These recipes may be your personal catalysts for drinking more water every day;vitaminwaters that can hydrate you andhelp provide the vitamins your bodymight belacking.
Chapter2
WhatYou’llNeedDistilled/filtered/orpurifiedwater
Allof these recipes requireup tohalf agallonofwater (2quarts)dependingon theamount of ice and fruits used. You can use drinkable tap water. Best if filtered orpurified.
2QuartJarsorlargepitcher
Youcaneasilypickupsome2quart jarswithlidsfromAmazonoryourlocalstore.Glassisthebestcontainerasitallowsthevitaminsandflavorstocomeoutfullywithoutany interference. Asealedglass jarwillhelpkeepyourwater tastingfreshforup to3daysintherefrigerator.
Woodenspoon
Besides stirring,wooden spoon is used for lightly smashing fruit tohelp release thejuiceormuddleherbstohelpreleasetheflavoroftheherbs.IrecommendthatyoudonotuseplasticduetotheimpuritiesandBPAthatcanbecontainedinmanyplasticitems.
Fruit
Freshfruitisbestifitisinseason.Ifnot,frozenfruitwillworkreallywellsincefruitisgenerallyfrozenduringitspeakofripeness.
FreshVegetables
Thereareonlyasmallhandfulofvegetablesthatareusefulforflavoringwater.Oneofmyfavoritevegetablestouseiscucumber.
Herbs
Driedorfresh(oftencomplementfruitflavorswell).Mintisoneofmyfavoriteherbsto use but you can certainly use other herbs like sage, rosemary, basil, thyme, andlavender.
Optional:StrainingDevice
Youmayuseastrainingdevicethatcanbepurchasedtoscrewontopofyourcontainersoyourwatergetsstrainedasyoupourit.
Chapter3
Chef’sAdditionalTips1.Toinfusetheflavorandvitaminsfromfruitsandherbs,simplysmashitdownwith
thewoodenspoontohelpextractthejuiceout.
2.Ifyouwanttomakeitalittlesweeter,youmayaddasmallamountofsugar(stillmuchhealthierthananysoda)orStevia(powderorliquidform).Thesesweetenerscanbeaddedtotheindividualglassofwaterortothepitcher/jar.(Ipersonallyfindthatthefruithasitsownfaintsweetnessandchoosetopassontheadditionalsweeteners.)
3. Forthebesttaste,letthecompletedfruitwatersitforatleast3hoursorrefrigerateovernight.Mostshouldretaintheirfreshnessandzestytasteforupto3-4days(withalidattached)intherefrigerator.Useyourownjudgement.
Chapter4
StrawberryKissWith just a nice hint of strawberry, you have refreshing flavored water thats super
simpletomake!
2QuartsFilteredWater
2CupsFreshorFrozenChoppedStrawberries
Chapter5
CucumberFreshnessWhilemanydon’tthinkofcucumberswhenthinking“drink”thefactisthatthefresh
flavorofacucumbercanhelpquenchyourthirstquickly.Addsomemintandyougetafresh,crispdrinktokeepyouhydratedandreadytogo.
Minthasbeenshowntorelievesinusissues,gastricproblems,andhelpwithreducingtheswellingofjointsandmuscles.TheEnglishcucumbertendstohavefewerseeds,givesless‘burp’effect,andishighinpotassium.
2QuartsFilteredWater
4FreshMint
½Cucumber(sliced)
Chapter6
Dew-a-LimeThe fresh twist of limemixedwith the sweetness of a honeydewmelon leaves you
feelingrefreshed
2QuartsFilteredWater
3CupsHoneydew(diced)
1Lime(sliced)
Chapter7
MarvelousMelonMelodyWatermelon is known for the water content to begin with, so what better way to
hydrateyourbodythanacombinationof2ofthebesttastingmelonsaround?
2QuartsFilteredWater
1CupDicedWatermelon
1CupDicedHoneydewMelon
Chapter8
Berry-LiciousThistrioofberriescreatesasweethintofeachberryineachsipofwateryoutake.
2QuartsFilteredWater
½CupBlueberries
½CupRaspberries
½CupStrawberries
Chapter9
LemonLimeRefresherCombining the common flavors of a soda thatmanypeople enjoy,we add2 simple
ingredientstocreateour2-UpLemonLimewater.
2QuartsFilteredWater
1Lemon(sliced)
1Lime(sliced)
Chapter10
GingerLimeTwisterThegingerprovidespotassiumandOmega-6-fattyacid,not tomentiona littlezip in
yoursip.LimesaddVitaminC,VitaminAandalsocontainOmega-6-fattyacids;makingthisvitaminwateraprettygoodstarttoahearthealthyday!
2QuartsFilteredWater
4”ChunkofFreshGingerRoot(cutintosmallerpieces)
½Lemon(sliced)
Chapter11
CucumberConditioning&CleansingWaterCrisp,cool,cleanandhelpscleanse thebody.VitaminsA,C,&K,Folate,Calcium,
Potassium,Magnesium,Phosphorusandmore!
2QuartsFilteredWater
½Cucumber
4Mintleaves
½Lemon(sliced)
2”GingerRoot(diced)
Chapter12
D-StressedBlissThisstressrelievercombinesfreshherbswiththecoolrefreshingflavorsofmelonto
createastressreducingthirstquencher.
2QuartsFilteredWater
1CupWatermelon(diced)
1CupHoneydewMelon(diced)
1SprigFreshRosemary
Chapter13
CinnamonAppleCrispKillthatsweetscraving!Thisvitamininfusedwaterusescinnamontospeedupyour
metabolism and the sweetness of the apples to create just enough flavor to give you arefreshingtasteaftereachsip.
2QuartsFilteredWater
1RedApples(RedDelicious,etc.)
1CinnamonStick(simplydropintowater)
Chapter14
Razz-ma-TazzTons of fresh raspberry flavor blends with a hint of basil to give you just a bit of
energytohelpyouthroughtheday.
2QuartsFilteredWater
¾CupofRedRaspberries
1SprigFreshBasil
Chapter15
PerfectPapayaPowerThisisa“power”drinkcombiningingredientsknowntohaveplentyofVitaminsA,B,
C,K,Eandsomuchmore.
2QuartsFilteredWater
1cupPapaya’s(diced)
½Lime(sliced)
1”GingerRoot(diced)
Chapter16
PineappleMangoTwistAhintoftheislandlifetantalizesyourtastebudswiththiscombination
2QuartsFilteredWater
2CupPineapple(diced)
1YellowMango(quartered)
Chapter17
KiwiIslandSuperSipperThisjusttasteslikeatouchofvisitingthe“Islands”andrelaxesyouinstantly.Loaded
withVitamins from the kiwi alone, add lemonmint, and pineapple to get nearly everyvitaminyouneedwiththissuperwater!
2QuartsFilteredWater
1Kiwis(sliced)
1CupPineapple(diced)
6MintLeaves
Chapter18
MarvelousMelonMintThesubtlehintofmintinthisvitaminwaterhelpstosupplyyouwithVitaminsA,C,
B6,andstimulatesbloodflow.
2QuartsFilteredWater
1½CupsCantaloupe(anytypeormixmelons)
6MintLeaves
Chapter19
TangerineTangoThe light citrusy flavors of a tangerine and cantaloupe dance together for a smooth
tasteofabsoluterefreshment.
2QuartsFilteredWater
1Tangerines(sliced)
1CupCantaloupe
Chapter20
MorningSunshineAcitrusyblendoforange, lemonandlimethatremindsyouofhavingyourmorning
juicewhilesittinginthesunshineofthebreakingday.Notonlyisthiswaterrefreshingbutitstartsyourdayoutbrightandkeepsyouthatwayalldaylong.
2QuartsFilteredWater
1Orange(sliced)
½Lemon(sliced)
Chapter21
PineappleOrangeMistOftenaclassicinthejuiceaisle,youcanmakethisadailyfavorite.
2QuartsFilteredWater
1CupPineapple(diced)
1Orange(sliced)
Chapter22
GeorgiaSweetPlumPassionThesweettasteofplumsblendswithatouchofcitrustogiveyouadownsouthsipper
tokeephydrated.
2QuartsFilteredWater
1PlumDiced
½Lemon(sliced)
Chapter23
AppleBerryLipsmackerThere’snothingoddordifferentaboutmixingapplesandberriesuntilyoutastejusta
hintoftheminyourwater.Anamazingwaytorefreshyourbodywithjustenoughflavortokeepyourwaterfrombeingboring.
2QuartsFilteredWater
¾CupBlueberries
1Apple(sliced)
Chapter24
SuperSummerSipperThecombinationofingredientshereremindyouofasummersaladwhilegivingyou
the flavor and benefits of a ton of vitamins and minerals you get from the infusedingredients.LoadedwithVitaminA,VitaminC,Lycopene,Beta-Carotene,VitaminB6,pantothenicacid,thiaminandnaturalcarbsyou’llgetaboostofenergy!
2QuartsFilteredWater
2CupsWatermelon(diced)
½Cucumber(sliced)
½CupCantaloupe
Chapter25
GrapesGaloreThecombinationofingredientsinthisvitaminwaterwillhelpboostyourenergyalong
with help fight off colds and viruses. Filled with antioxidants and energy replenishingvitaminsyouwon’twanttobewithoutthisstapleinyourfridge!
½Grapefruit
¾CupCutRedGrapes
Chapter26
PapayaHeavenThis refreshing combination of flavors is packedwith phytonutrients,minerals, and
vitaminsStartyourdaytodayfeelingrefresh.
2QuartsFilteredWater
1½cup(cubes)Papaya
10FreshBasilLeaves
Chapter27
GreenWaterThese two items together give you a taste that is simply amazing. Simple, yet
satisfying.
2QuartsFilteredWater
½Cucumber
¾CupCutGreenGrapes
Chapter28
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