Strawberry & Mint Infused Water

We all know water is very important, and it is something we really should be drinking frequently instead of toxifying caffeine and sugar filled beverages. I have heard many people complain that water is too "plain" and flavourless, or even that they don't like the taste outright.  This is terrible to hear but I hope I can persuade some of you to change your ways.

Human beings really must have water in their diet. It filters out toxins and free radicals that can lead to many illnesses. We need it for so many health reasons including skin health, avoiding water retention & bloating, maintaining proper organ function and hydration and oxygenation of our blood. A good way to motivate yourself into increasing your H2O intake is to make a fruit and/or herb infusion that will be both beneficial and deliciously refreshing - I promise!

Ingredients:

• strawberries, sliced into halves
• fresh mint leaves
• honeydew melon, cubed
• blackcurrants
• ice cubes
• cold water, preferably filtered

Method:

This is going to be so simple, you'll wonder why you never tried it before!
Firstly get out your fruits and fresh mint sprigs, wash and prepare them for use. Now get your desired jar or pitcher and place your fruits inside. You can layer them or just plop them inside, your choice. Then get out a wooden spoon (or whatever utensil you have) to reach inside the jar/pitcher and give your fruits and mint a little mash. This will cause them to release more juices and minerals into your water.

We're almost done already! Pour in some ice cubes over your fruits and mint leaves. And finally pour in your cold water. Hooray! All done, now all you need to do is put on your lid (for your jars) and leave it to chill in your refrigerator. Leave your water for a minimum of 6 hours (preferably leave overnight) so the fruits can infuse which is what we are going for here. They will release all their wonderful flavours along with their nutrients and minerals.
This is very refreshing and definately a better alternative to fizzy drinks and concentrated juices. You can mix up whatever fruits, herbs etc you like. There are so many combinations to make for both nutritional benefits and taste. I hope you enjoy your water a little bit better from now on.