Friday, December 11, 2009

Water… The Many Faces

So here we are…Here are some personal suggestions to making that plain ol’ water a bit more exciting…
First when I AM drinking plain water I try to use a straw as it just seems to go down easier. But sometimes I enjoy a bit of flavor in my water…without added sugar or too many calories…Here is what I do…
I add these to my ice water…
  • Lemon
  • lemon with a bit of stevia
  • lime
  • lemon & lime with a bit of stevia
  • fresh cranberries
  • fresh cranberries and orange slices
  • fresh mint leaves
  • fresh mint & sweet basil leaves
  • raspberries(I use frozen) & lime slices
  • sliced strawberries
  • cucumber & fresh mint
I sometimes will add any of the above to seltzer water if I am wanting something bubbly as well
I add these to my HOT water…
  • lemon
  • cranberry
  • mint leaves
  • green tea bag
Water is essential for so many reasons and I am already planning a post on those reasons sometime soon so I will not get into the many whys behind drinking water…just the ease and enjoyment of getting it down. Key here enjoying it. It truly should not be a chore or force it when there are many ways we still gain all the benefits of  drinking the liquid gold yet do not sabotage our efforts of gaining our health.
So if you choose to add cheesecake to your water as Josie has suggested, well at least you might enjoy it, can’t say the same for your waistline, but that too is another post.
So now it is YOUR turn…what are your favorite ways to get your water in each day?

Trish

7 Supporters Commented:

  1. I love this article! I really need to focus on getting more water. My biggest challenge is getting it in the fridge to chill. My ice maker is broken and I have to drink my water cold.

    Great tips! As a matter of fact, I have some frozen cranberries in the freezer...maybe those suckers can serve as ice cubes until I can get that ice maker of mine fixed.
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  2. I've been trying to think of a hot tea that I could drink in lieu of apple cider (which turns out is 3 point per mug)that would both help me up my water intake and fill my need for hot drink and flavor...hadn't considered simply hot WATER with lemon (DUH)...I'm going to go and make some now. :)
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  3. hahaha! I'm laughing. And sipping on some waters. :P
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  4. I add cranberry juice (just a splash) it really helps me drink it!
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  5. Thank you for all the comments...appreciate them much!!
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  6. Great post, Trish! Water is so important and while I'm very happy with my plain, I know that lots of folks need a little flavor in it. I also love adding tart cherry juice concentrate. Just a touch adds a wonderful taste. It's really great in seltzer.
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  7. I am really looking forward to your post. I think water is one of my main challenges on weight loss. I have tracked it....and though it SEEMS like I am drinking a lot (I always have a glass handy, ironically always full hmmmm) I only drink about two to three full glasses a day.
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Thank you! I appreciate your time in letting me know your thoughts.

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