Dehydration
Up to a whopping 60% of the adult human body is water. Water always helps a human body stay hydrated and alive. Since summer here, the thermometer shows a rise every single day. One needs to keep him/her hydrated all the time. Dehydration could lead to diarrhoea, vomiting, low blood pressure, increased heart rate and unconsciousness. This could lead to many other medical issues. It is up to us to keep ourselves hydrated in this scorching heat.
Looking at this hot season ahead, we should look at making plain water drinking exercise more enjoyable and healthy. How do we do that? We do that by drinking Infused water.
What is Infused water?
Infused water involves a process. The extraction of chemical compounds or flavours from plant/herbs or fruit material is done to make Infused water. This is generally done by suspending the plant material in water for a specific period of time.
Is Infused water good for Humans?
There is a high antioxidant content in fruit infused water. This cleanses the body and helps eliminate toxins faster. Infused water also keeps us hydrated. It also helps remove waste from our system. If we drink Infused water regularly, we build a stronger immune system. We will definitely have a healthy human body.
What is the shelf life of a prepared fruit infused water?
Any Infused drink will taste best after allowing it to stand for some time. Ideally, overnight Infused drinks taste the best. It also depends on what fruits or herbs you have used. It is also advisable to refrigerate the Infused drink to increase its shelf life.
How to make infused water?
Sugary or aerated drinks aren’t good for us because. In fact, they can actually leave us more dehydrated. You can infuse water with herbs, edible flowers, fruits, spice and even vegetables. It is all about being creative and getting the right combination. You can try with smaller quantities before making it your recipe. Wash your ingredients well. You can use the fruits or vegetables in peeled or unpeeled state. Try using organic stuff if possible. Don’t use over-ripe, or herbs that don’t look fresh. Add all the ingredients like fruits or whatever you use, into a bottle of cool water. Use thin slices if you want the flavours to infuse quickly.
Allow the water to stand for a few hours so as to allow the flavours to infuse. If this is done overnight, the water will be more flavourful. Some fruits infuse faster than others. Citrus infuses faster than herbs.
Types of popular Combinations:
- Blueberry Lemon Mint is my personal favourite. Infuse overnight for best results, the keep refrigerated and finish in 3 days.
- Pineapple cucumber mint or Lemon cucumber mint is one more popular combination. You can UP the Lemon or pineapple component as per your taste. Overnight Infusion will give you a pleasant drink for 3 days if refrigerated. Great detox recipe.
- Mango Pineapple Min with a slice of a firm and ripe mango, few slices of pineapple and a handful of fresh mint. Infuse minimum 4 hours for best results with refrigeration post Infusion.
Over to you, Friends
I am sure you will be able to create and re-create many more such recipes this summer. Let us fight dehydration. Let us all become healthier and detox ourselves. Start drinking Infused water. Do let me know your favourites and your combos in the comments below.
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I love infused water. I came across this word last year when one of my friend told me to open the fast with infused water. I put cucumber, mint , pineapple and lemon in the water and left it for sometime. It was so refreshing and I really felt good after the long day of fasting.
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I am glad you are using these 🙂
The mango and mint infused water suggestion has piqued my interest! Will be trying it out as soon as I get some ripe mangoes this season! Thanks for sharing valuable info. Kudos! You’re doin a great job
Thank you, Rooshna 🙂
I prefer citrus flavor while making my infusion water. though would love to try other suggested fruits too.
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Awesome Richa. I am sure you will love them all 🙂
I learned about infused water only a year ago. The concept is interesting as it makes drinking water tasty. I would try cucumber lime mint combination.
I am sure you will love it Mahati 🙂
it was not a long ago when I heard about the infusion water and its great health benefits, you had shared really wonderful recipes, my favourite is cucumber lemon. these are a great combination, and both of these ingredients not only taste best, they had excellent health benefits too. I will surely try these recipes. thanks a lot for sharing! #superbloggerchallenge2018
Yes, Surbhi. Infused water is always helpful 🙂
Interesting and refreshing recipes. I would like to try all of these but my favorite pick would be mango and pineapple.
I am sure you will love them all Vartika 🙂
Nice and informative post , detox is so essential for being healthy and these infusers are surely going to help 🙂
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Yes, Ghazala. They do 🙂
That is informative and the lemon, mint and cucumber combo sounds so refreshing! Will give this a try.
I am sure you will like it Neha 🙂
Love the infused water.. Thank you for sharing this information ! #Instacuppa #superbloggerchallenge2018
Thank you for dropping by Vidya 🙂
Okay…you nicely detailed about the infused water. As you said in your part it is already getting hotter I think infused drinks should be given a place in daily routine. For me, (I am writing this comment sitting in front of a heating pillar)…gulping down the flavoured water is a willful act and I am all set to make it happen as the chill is getting sober day by day.
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Yes, they are of a lot of help in Summers 🙂
I take a lot of medicines and I have been told to drink a lot of water to get rid of the wasteful toxins that accumulate when you medicate your body a lot. Infused water is ideal for me.
Yes, Jai. Detox is necessary 🙂
With summer around the corner, preventing dehydration is most important. And drinking infused water is definitely a healthy alternative to sugary drinks. Mango Pineapple Mint sounds really refreshing. Should give it a try.
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Yes, Namratha. This helps a lot 🙂
This was something I hacw been searching for quite some time now. Thanks for sharing the useful information here. #superbloggerchallenge2018 #instacuppa
Thanks for dropping by, Saba 🙂
I’ve been a fan of infused water for some time now. I mostly go with simply lemon and mint. It helps me drink more water. Must try the other combinations you mentioned. Not sure blueberries are easily available, though.
Yes, Once you start on Infused, you don’t tend to like anything else 🙂
I love cucumber abnd mint. Specially during Ramzaans. 🙂 the freshness is bae!
Yes, Zainab 🙂
I m going to try pineapple mint infused water coz I love pineapple , all nutrients of fruits plus yummy water , ye to satte pe satta ho jayega
Good Detoxifier too, Monika 🙂
it seems so simple and yet none of us even thought of it till now right 🙂
Yes, Doc. That is so true 🙂
With summers around the corner water intake is really important. And Mango are about to arrive, so the Mango pineapple mint sounds just the thing I would like. 🙂
With summers around the corner water intake is really important. And Mango are about to arrive, so the Mango pineapple mint sounds just the thing I would like. 🙂
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It’s high time I should start taking infused water. I like the combination of lemon, mint and cucumber. This will be highly beneficial for me during summer. #Instacuppa #SuperBloggerChallenge2018
Yes, that is the most prefered one Geethica 🙂
I’ve read and heard of the benefits of infused water but haven’t tried it yet. It is a great option in summers and I will surely try this out soon.
Yes Varsha, they help a lot 🙂
Much needed tip before the onset of the harsh summers. Right timing I must say.
Yes, Lakshmi 🙂
Yes, infused water is refreshing n tasty.
A close friend of mine always put lemon n mint in her water which she brought to office.
Inspired by her n this post, I will try too.
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You will love it Aritra 🙂
Water is the lifeline for us – infused water helps. Good informative post.
Thank you Tina 🙂
The way summers are getting harsh, we need to invent a new innovation every year to beat the heat. Thanks for this post. I am going to try it in this summer.
Such recipes are awesome, Hiral 🙂
Infuser water is great way to keep us hydrated especially when we are outside. Would love to try blueberry and mint combination
You will love it, Bushra 🙂
I am definitely planning to try making inflused water in future. With the summer approaching its very essential. Will also share with my friends 🙂
Yes, The Detox is much needed especially in this season, Nameesh 🙂
I am a big fan of infused water and I love experimenting with different taste. I also like to add whole spice like cinnamon and black pepper. They also add to the taste and also gives health benefits. #SuperBloggerChallenge2018
Yes Shipra, they work wonders to the taste 🙂
This will be the first time I am trying infused water… Thanks for this easy to follow post UK
Welcome Sinduja 🙂
Very informative post, Uttpal! It explains and answers all queries on Infusion water and Instacuppa products. Thank you for this! 🙂
You are always welcome Tina 🙂
A post which explains everything about infused water and how it helps in fighting dehydration. It actually helped me a lot in finding the product which satisfies my need.
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I am glad you liked it Paresh 🙂
Even though I have not tried the infused water, I do have heard about it a lot. This post is so much relevant especially now because summer has already hit the country! I think it’s time for me to try this out, to keep my body hydrated.
Yes, Nimmy. Thank you for dropping by 🙂
Amazing and informative post. Very useful and beneficial tips for infused water and detox. Great thought.
Thank you Humaira 🙂
Thanks for the detailed recipes. And you are right, once you have a fruit infuser water bottle, one can try numerous other fruit combinations
True that Anupriya 🙂
Oh I keep on experimenting with my infusion water. I love lemon and apple flavours by the way! 😀
Yes Sushmita, they are the most loved ones 🙂
O yeah.. I love this cucumber, mint, lemon infused water . Its so so refreshing and i always feel lighter when i start this. Just one query, is it true we should take a break after taking it for 15 days or so
No, Infused water, in general, can be taken anytime. Detox recipes specifically have to be for a week or 15 days. Post that a break is needed. rather you do it once in three months to dotoxify your body.
I should try Blueberry Lemon and Mint infused water.. A very good post.
I am sure you will love it 🙂
Very informative post and through this post we come to know more about the detox drinks.
I am glad you liked it 🙂