So you started a detox program. Way to go! You are taking an important step towards better health. Part of your daily regimen is to drink plenty of water to keep everything moving smoothly. This might be easy for the first day or two but what can you do when you can’t stand the sight of your most trusted water bottle? Here are a few creative ways to spice up your water intake and keep water boredom at bay.
Add Some Fruit
While most of us think to add a lemon kick to our water, why do we stop there? There are many different blends of fruit that can take water from boring to the bomb. Here are just a few of our favorite combinations:
- Lemon, strawberry and basil blend into a sweet and tart option
- Oranges and grapefruit make a pleasing citrusy treat
- Cucumber and mint pair for a wonderful refresher
- Rosemary and grapefruit make a surprisingly good pair
- Watermelon and coconut taste like a cocktail
You don’t need to make these on the spot. Buy a large pitcher and make a batch to keep in the fridge. You can even fill mason jars with different fruits and water to have plenty of options on the go.
Flavored Ice Cubes
An even simpler trick is to make fruit or other flavored ice cubes for a quick, on the fly water fix. By creating a blend of mashed fruit and water you can pop a few ice cubes into your water and make a tasty treat. You can get creative and mix and mash flavors to find your favorite.
Add Some Bubbly
No, not champagne. By adding a splash of sparkling water you can change up your water routine. While you don’t want to overdo the bubbles, it can be a nice change of pace to flat water. You can also add fruit to make it even more enjoyable.
Add Some Spices
Fruit it the obvious choice for a natural flavor boost, but why not add your favorite herbs. Mint, parsley, basil, lavender, oregano and even cilantro pair nicely with a meal. Hint - you can keep fresh cut herbs in mason jars filled 2/3 with water for a few days on the counter. It not only tastes great but looks and smells delicious in the kitchen.
Brew Some Tea
While most detox programs tell you to avoid caffeine, this doesn’t mean that tea is off the table. By brewing a decaf blend you can enjoy tea as a healthful water replacement either cold or hot. Many types of tea have antioxidant qualities so you will even be boosting your detox.
Experiment with Water
While tap water is just fine for a detox, trying different types of water can keep your detox spiced up. Have you ever tried anti-water, spring water, purified water, artesian water or well water? Why not try it now!
These are just a few of the fun and creative ways to amp up your water. They not only make water more tasty, but also keep you from tiring of your water regimen and stay on track for your detox. By spicing up your water you can be sure to stay on track for better health.
