4. Watermelon Strawberry Mint
4 cups watermelon, cubed
½ pint strawberries, sliced
6 sprigs mint, lightly crushed
Combine all ingredients in a pitcher of water, and chill for a few hours before enjoying.
As mentioned above, the mint helps ease tummies and freshen breath, while the strawberries lend some polyphenols and great flavor. As far as watermelon, besides it being one of the best flavors on the planet, it is full of electrolytes and may help lower blood pressure.
5. Mango Ginger Water
1 inch ginger root, peeled and sliced
1 cup frozen mango
Combine with 4 liters of water and chill for 1-3 hours before serving.
Both mango and ginger can help boost your metabolism. Ginger is particularly effective at reducing nausea and pain – making this combination a favorite for women experiencing menstrual cramps. Mango is full of vitamins, and a popular digestive aid.
6. Blackberry Mint Water
1 cup blackberries
Handful mint leaves, lightly crushed
Combine in 4 cups of water, and drink immediately or after a few hours in the fridge.
The blackberries are surprisingly sweet and full of antioxidants and vitamins, while the mint is refreshing and can help sooth a troubled tummy. This one is a summer favorite.
7. Lemon Berry Mint
Handful of mint leaves, lightly crushed
1 lemon, sliced and gently squeezed
1 cup of mixed frozen berries
Combine all ingredients in a pitcher of water, and chill for at least 1 hour.
This recipe is has all of the good stuff: citrus, berry, and mint. You’ll get loads of antioxidants, vitamin C, and freshen your breath too!
How To Make Your Own Detox Water Recipe
Choose any combination of the following ingredients based on your taste preferences and health goals (just remember that the most important part of these recipes is water!). Play around with steep times and the amounts of each ingredients, keeping in mind that herbs (like mint and basil) should be used sparingly at first due to their potency.
- Cucumber
- Mint leaves
- Strawberries
- Watermelon
- Blueberries
- Ginger
- Basil
- Raspberries
- Mango
- Orange
- Lemon
- Lime
- Grapefruit
- Pineapple
- Peaches
- Apple
- Rosemary