I know most people don’t like to drink water, let alone a lot of it.  I happen to be that rare person that loves to drink water. Unfortunately, I am in the bathroom all the time!  However, I feel so much better and it is best for my health.  Some of the benefits of drinking water are the following:

1.) Helps with constipation.  I know I don’t really talk about personal things such as this but it can help and this is a common problem for a lot of people.

2.) It can help reduce the risk of kidney stones.  It hasn’t been entirely proven to be true and more studies are needed but what they do know is it helps.

3.) Retains hydration. When your body is dehydrated it doesn’t functioning at its best.  It can reduce your physical performance and stamina.

4.) Weight loss.  I personally notice that I retain weight when I do not drink water.  Odd as that is, it is true!

Infusing water with fresh fruit is a great way to enhance your water.  I have some fun combinations for you to try!  It makes such a difference if you get bored with water, do not care for sparkling water and do not want more sugar in your diet!  I love using the herbs out of my garden whenever possible.  Here are a few favorites:

Strawberry and fresh mint

Pineapple and fresh mint

Grapefruit and rosemary

Cucumber and Jalapeño (make sure to remove seeds!)

Lastly, I like to use a muddler.  The one I got is from Amazon.  It’s a little short for this particular pitcher but what I like to do is muddle it when it gets poured into my glass.  The best way to drink it is within an hour or two of mixing.  Otherwise the flavors are lost and the fruit gets a little funky.  I really hope this is something you will try especially if you are trying to up your water intake. Share with me any new mixes you have come up with.  I would love to try!