The Benefits Of Making Your Own Healthy Infused Drinking Water

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The other day my kids took over the kitchen to make infused water. šŸ’¦ šŸ’§ They chopped up organic lemons and cucumbers. We donā€™t drink juices, sodas or other sweetened beverages, so for them it was an opportunity to try something tasty and refreshing that was not plain water.

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Infuse Your Own Water

What are the benefits of infusing your own water?

You get to:

  • Choose your own fruits, veggies and herbs to infuse

  • Naturally consume more vitamins, minerals and antioxidants while you drink water.

  • Keep yourself hydrated by encouraging you to drink more water overall

Why is this SO MUCH HEALTHIER than simply purchasing a store-bought flavored water?

Stay Away From Commercial Flavored Water Brands

It is best to avoid most commercial infused-water brands such as Bai (ā€œwater infused with flavorā€), LaCroix and Bubly.

They:

  • Contain ā€œnatural flavorsā€ (which are not so healthy and the subject of several lawsuits) and other additives

  • Are made from some form of purified water (as opposed to spring water)

  • Come in plastic or aluminum containers (which are wasteful) and, in the case of the cans, usually contain BPA

What Are The Benefits Of Infusing Your Own Water?

  • When you infuse your own water, there are no natural flavors, preservatives, added sugar or BPA (in the cans).

  • You can chose your own flavor and nutritional profile to make it fit your needs.

  • And you can also choose your own water: if you prefer spring water, reverse-osmosis water or even Brita-filtered tap water, at least you know what you are getting.

Whatā€™s The Best Way To Infuse?

  • Choose your own fruits, veggies and herbs to infuse.

  • Chop up the fruits and vegetables.

  • Grab a 32-oz (or larger) mason jar and fill with water.

  • Drop the fruits, veggies and herbs into the water.

  • Cover and leave in the fridge overnight, for up to 12 hours.

We purchased a spout to fit the mason jar so the water doesnā€™t spill when we pour it.

Enjoy Your Healthy, Homemade Infused Water

Thereā€™s no reason to buy an infuser. The only benefit is that it keeps the flavor elements from mixing with the drinking water.

And thereā€™s no reason to buy flavored water in the store.

Save the money. You can make this yourself. Itā€™s much healthier.