Water is the most important source for the sustenance of life. Without water no life is possible. Water makes up 71 percentage of the earth we live in and every living creature needs water to survive.
In fact, the human body is made up of water consisting of about 78% of the fluid. It is very important for the humans to consume a proper quantity of water in order to live and maintain a healthy life. Minimum of eight glasses of water is recommended in a day for humans in order to stay healthy.
Water is the best liquid to consume as it does not have any side effects and is calorie-free, fat-free and carb free with zero nutrients. Water is the most amazing liquid and helps in many ways for the growth and nourishment of the human body. It has various benefits and acts as a remedy to many health issues.
Being the most important fluid on Earth, water is a must in everyone’s daily routine. But as it is tasteless and boring, many people fail to consume it on a regular basis, although being aware of its benefits. Most people at times don’t take a full glass of water in a day. And this is very dangerous for our health. A Minimum recommended amount of water should be consumed every day, failing of which causes a lot of health issues. But in today’s hectic lifestyle and wrong food choices, which tastes better than water, most of the people fail to drink the required amount of water.
But if water can be made tasty and little interesting, its consumption will be easier. Tasty things attract the taste buds. So here are some simple tricks that can add a twist to the taste of water and make it taste better and healthier too.
MINT AND LIME: To make an early morning habit of drinking a glass of water, this recipe suits the best. Take a glass of water and add some chopped mint leaves to it, squeeze some lime into it and enjoy the drink with a straw. This recipe is very good for the morning refreshment and also helps to kick start your metabolism. The mint helps to give the skin a very fresh look and makes it acne free by detoxifying the body and the lime gives Vitamin C which is good for skin as well as hair and digestion. In just a trick of seconds, the benefits get added to the blended water and it tastes better.
WATERMELON AND MINT: This combination is very refreshing and great for summers. For this, take a bottle of water and add a few cubes of watermelon to it with some whole meant leaves. And the bottle is ready to be consumed. You can sip on this water while traveling and can make a number of such products in order to have some extra benefits. The watermelon infused with the water gives it a little sweet and refreshing taste whereas the mint adds a spark with the minty flavor. Both the ingredients are helpful in keeping the body cool and hydrated during summers and can be carried anywhere, making a habit of drinking water easier.
PINEAPPLE AND ORANGE SPLASH: For this, we need a glass of water and few pineapple slices. Pour some water into a bottle and add some slices of pineapple to it with some orange juice and refrigerate the water for some time. Then enjoy the tropical fruit infused water with the cooling effect. This blended water is very good when you are in a weight loss routine. The pineapple helps in cutting fat with the Vitamin C present in it and is also very good for the skin. The orange has the same qualities and also gives you a clear skin and great hair.
CHIA SEEDS AND BASIL WATER: This recipe contains the fibrous Chia Seeds which also provides protein. Along with it are Basil leaves which are best known for health and beauty benefits. Soak two spoons full of Chia Seeds overnight in a liter of water and add few Basil leaves and refrigerate them. To make it a bit sweeter, artificial sweeteners can be added like Splenda but natural sweetener Stevia is more preferable. Next day you get a healthy protein and fiber rich drink which is very good for metabolism, fat loss goals and also the Basil contained in it makes it a great for the glowing and beautiful skin. Not only this, the blended water is also very good for the digestion and constipation problem.
CUCUMBER, GINGER AND CELERY WATER: This combination of water is filled with nutritional benefits. Cut some slices of cucumber and put them into a bottle. Pour some water to infuse them and add a few drops of ginger juice to it. Then add the chopped Celery to it. Use it as a Pre-meal drink. It helps to improve the metabolism and ginger juice present in it helps in curing stomach related problems. Along with this, the Celery helps in cutting out the appetite which helps one in eating less food and thus helps in achieving the weight loss goal. Celery is also very good for skin related issues as it detoxifies the body and the ginger present helps in improved digestion and in keeping stomach upset at bay.
BERRY BLAST: The Berry Blast can be taken as a refreshment as it consists of the sweetness of berries. Take some berries like Strawberry, Raspberry, Blueberry or any berries you like. Crush the berries and put them in a glass and add some water to it. Enjoy the drink with a straw. You can also add ice cubes to it. Stevia or any other artificial sweetener can also be added as required. The antioxidants present in it makes the skin look younger and helps in keeping the skin problems away.
All the above drinks make the boring plain water interesting for drinking purpose. The added taste ensures that a person doesn't skip drinking water and makes this a regular habit. The benefits of water are countless in itself whereas adding little tricks and twist makes it more beneficial to the body. Not only you stay hydrated but you also get glowing skin, beautiful hair and above all a toxin free body. Water intake helps in flushing out all the toxins and therefore the habit of drinking water is important.
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