Fruit Infused Water

Water has always been my drink of choice.  I haven't had milk since I was real little and had an allergy to it and pop is too sugary and just not something I normally want to drink.  I like sports drinks and flavor powder (like Crystal Light), but they sometimes upset my stomach.  So, I just keep it easy and stick with water.  It's the healthiest thing for my body anyway.  Some days though I need a little pizazz to my water. 

I started putting lemon in my water a few months ago and have really been enjoying that for a little flavor.  It's very refreshing.  I try to have a few cups of hot water with lemon each week too...usually first thing in the morning or sometimes at night before bed.  I keep reading about all of the benefits to drinking warm lemon water and I have to say that some are working for me very well.  From foodmatters.tv:

• Lemon is an excellent and rich source of vitamin C, an essential nutrient that protects the body against immune system deficiencies
• Lemons contain pectin fiber which is very beneficial for colon health and also serves as a powerful antibacterial    
• It balances maintain the pH levels in the body 
• Having warm lemon juice early in the morning helps flush out toxins    
• It aids digestion and encourages the production of bile    
• It is also a great source citric acid, potassium, calcium, phosphorus and magnesium    
• It helps prevent the growth and multiplication of pathogenic bacteria that cause infections and diseases    
• It helps reducing pain and inflammation in joints and knees as it dissolves uric acid    
• It helps cure the common cold    
• The potassium content in lemon helps nourish brain and nerve cells    
• It strengthens the liver by providing energy to the liver enzymes when they are too dilute    
• It helps balance the calcium and oxygen levels in the liver   
• It is of immense benefit to the skin and it prevents the formation of wrinkles and acne    
• Aids in the production of digestive juices
• Lemon juice helps replenish body salts especially after a strenuous workout session

This past week I went out on a ledge and changed up my water routine.  One day I put strawberry in with my lemon.  It was very good and I loved the small change in flavor.   Today I gave strawberry and kiwi a try.  It's de-lish and might be my fav so far.  I'd like to try mint in my water too but I need to figure out where I can buy mint leaves.  There are so many "recipes" out there and I cannot imagine that any of them are bad. 

Though they are available, I don't use any special type of fruit infusing cup.  I like my fruit to float in my water...it looks pretty :)