Thursday, May 2, 2013

Drink your water

Having a hard time getting your daily intake of water? First, use this water calculator to decide how much you need. Then, take a look at these ideas for fruit infused water. Simply add the favored fruit/herb to a pitcher of water. Put in refrigerator for 2 hours, and then drink away. This fruit infused water has helped me double my intake of water
1. Fresh Mint, Fresh Lemon (quartered), Fresh Lime (quartered)
2. Fresh Mint, Strawberries, Fresh Lime (quartered)
3. Strawberries, Fresh Lemon (quartered)
4. Fresh Mint, Cucumber slices
5. Fresh Orange (quartered), Fresh Lemon (quartered), Fresh Lime (quartered)
6. Fresh Pineapple chunks, Fresh Mint
7. Fresh Blackberries (squished in pitcher with wooden spoon), fresh sage


Link to hydration calculator. Remember, if you are eating a clean, healthy diet, approximately 20% of your water comes from fruits, foods you are eating.


http://nutrition.about.com/library/blwatercalculator.htm

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