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Life without water is impossible. Also, drinking water is not just related to quenching one's thirst. It is also integral to make sure that one is drinking water as per their regular requirement. Water is crucial in releasing toxins out of the body and keeping the gut healthy and happy. During summers, the susceptibility of sweating and feeling drained is more than regular.
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This means that a person should drink more water than regular to make sure that there is a stable electrolyte balance in the body. However, a lot of people are not able to fulfil their everyday hydration goals because of a lack of hydrating options. Merely drinking plain water every day can become a bit boring. Hence to infuse some interesting factors into your daily water intake, here are some infused water recipes that you can try making at home.
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* Cucumber Mint
Cucumber mint water is devoid of any kind of added sugar and also has a very refreshing and rejuvenating flavour. The best part is that it takes less than five minutes to be prepared and one can sip on this delicious water all day long. One has to fill water in a big jar and then add some muddled leaves of mint. Stir everything gently. Then add some thinly cut slices of cucumber in the water. Store it in the refrigerator for at least four hours before drinking it.
* Pineapple Mint
Pineapple is a naturally sweet and appetising fruit. It also adds a very citrusy and exotic flavour to water that is too hard to resist. One can prepare pineapple-infused mint water by simply cutting pineapple into small slices. One should be careful about taking out the thorns from pineapple as they might get mixed with water. Now add some fresh muddled pieces of mint leaves and mix everything lightly. This mixture has to be stored in the refrigerator for at least 3 to 4 hours.
* Citrus Blueberry
Blueberries are a storehouse of many important antioxidants and vitamins. Blueberries also infuse a very fruity flavour in the water and can also be eaten along with the water. To make this blueberry citrus water, one has to cut the blueberry into small pieces and add it to the water jar. To infuse a citrusy flavour, one can go for any citrusy fruit. It could be pieces of oranges or simply limes. Carefully put the citrusy fruit inside the water and let it sink to the bottom. Keep the infused water in the refrigerator for 3 to 4 hours.
* Watermelon Basil
Watermelon basil water is a very sublime and subtle flavour water that is very flavourful and provides a lot of relief to the body, especially when one is extremely thirsty. Watermelon is a naturally hydrating fruit that also has an enticingly sweet flavour. To make this water one has to simply chop watermelon into small pieces and add it in a jar. Now muddle some basil leaves and add them inside the jar before pouring water inside it. Put this mixture of water in the refrigerator for 3 to 4 hours.
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* Cherry Lime
Cherry and lime water is perfect for people who like their water to be a bit sweet. Now, instead of adding any refined sugar, a natural way of adding sweetness in water is to infuse the flavour of some sweet fruit. There is no better option than cherries as they are pulpy and naturally very sweet. After adding cherries, add some lime juice and then pour water over these ingredients. Let this mixture sit in the refrigerator for 3 to 4 hours before drinking it.
* Grape Orange
Grapes and oranges are both very delicious fruits that are enjoyed by people, especially when the temperature is quite high. If you are someone who enjoys citrusy fruits, then there is nothing better than trying a hand at the grape orange-infused water. Simply cut the grapes into small pieces and peel the oranges. Put these two fruits in a jar and add some water on the top. Do not forget to keep this mixture in the refrigerator before consuming it.
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* Strawberry Lime
Strawberry and lime might sound like a very weird combination to many people. However, this is a very popular fruit combination that is used to make different types of fruit salads. One can simply chop some strawberries into really small pieces and put them inside a water container. Now one can add some lime juice or simply add small pieces of lime. Add water on the top and keep this mixture in the refrigerator to get chilled before enjoying it throughout the day.
