Water Infusions: Refreshing, Detoxifying and Healthy Recipes for Your Home Infuser

138 Pages·2014·0.4 MB·English

by  Mariza Snyder

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The natural and convenient way to add organic flavor to your water,
infusion pitchers and bottles make your water as great-tasting as it is
great for you. But don’t limit yourself to just lemon or cucumber—this
book shows how easy it is to create a wide variety of uniquely delicious
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waters, including:
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Cucumber Basil Blueberry Skin Renewal Relaxing Herbal Sipper
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recipes you can utilize seasonal fruits, vegetables and herbs to make
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the most flavorful, all-natural water you’ve ever tasted.
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NOTE TO READERS: This book has been written and published strictly for
informational and educational purposes only. It is not intended to serve as medical
advice or to be any form of medical treatment. You should always consult your
physician before altering or changing any aspect of your medical treatment and/or
undertaking a diet regimen, including the guidelines as described in this book. Do
not stop or change any prescription medications without the guidance and advice
of your physician. Any use of the information in this book is made on the reader’s
good judgment after consulting with his or her physician and is the reader’s sole
responsibility. This book is not intended to diagnose or treat any medical condition
and is not a substitute for a physician.
This book is dedicated to people committed
to making healthy choices!
CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION ......................................................................8
The Importance of Water.................................................................................................8
Chapter 1
The Truth about Beverages ...................................................................................................13
CHAPTER 2
The Basics .......................................................................................................................20
CHAPTER 3
Recipes .............................................................................................................................39
FRUIT & VEGGIE INFUSIONS 40
Strawberry Lemon ..................................................................................................................41
Strawberry Peach ...................................................................................................................42
Blueberry Lemon .....................................................................................................................43
Pineapple Strawberry .............................................................................................................44
Raspberry Nectarine...............................................................................................................45
Lemon Cucumber ...................................................................................................................46
Spicy Lemon (Lemon Jalapeño) ..........................................................................................47
“Bloody Mary” (Celery Tomato Peppercorn) .....................................................................48
Pineapple Cucumber Mint ....................................................................................................49
Strawberry Cucumber ............................................................................................................50
HERBAL INFUSIONS 51
Strawberry Basil ......................................................................................................................52
Cucumber Basil .......................................................................................................................53
Orange Sage ............................................................................................................................54
Blueberry Sage ........................................................................................................................55
Lime Vanilla ..............................................................................................................................56
Orange Juniper ........................................................................................................................57
Watermelon Rosemary ..........................................................................................................58
Raspberry Mint ........................................................................................................................59
Lemon Mint ..............................................................................................................................60
Pear Fennel ..............................................................................................................................61
Lemon Lavender......................................................................................................................62
Lime Ginger ..............................................................................................................................63
Parsley Mint .............................................................................................................................64
FANCY INFUSIONS 65
Pear Raspberry Rosemary ....................................................................................................66
Orange Lemon Cilantro ..........................................................................................................67
Cherry Lime Vanilla ................................................................................................................68
Strawberry Cucumber Basil ..................................................................................................69
Blueberry Lemon Mint ...........................................................................................................70
Lemon Ginger Mint .................................................................................................................71
Peach Cherry Mint ..................................................................................................................72
Pineapple Orange Vanilla ......................................................................................................73
Orange Vanilla Cinnamon ......................................................................................................74
Apple Cinnamon Ginger.........................................................................................................75
Apricot Cherry Vanilla ............................................................................................................76
Orange Mint Vanilla ................................................................................................................77
Pineapple Cucumber Parsley ...............................................................................................78
Peach Plum Sage ...................................................................................................................79
Pineapple Strawberry Mint ...................................................................................................80
Peach Mango Mint .................................................................................................................81
Lemon Orange Juniper ..........................................................................................................82
Cucumber-Mint-Cilantro Watermelon Cooler ....................................................................83
Tropical Vacation Escape .....................................................................................................84
Star Burst ................................................................................................................................85
Cherry Mojito Splash ..............................................................................................................86
Ruby Red Razzmatazz Sparkler...........................................................................................87
Sparkling Delight ....................................................................................................................88
Blueberry Lemonade Sparkle ...............................................................................................89
SEASONAL INFUSIONS 90
All the Stone Fruit! ..................................................................................................................91
August in Napa ......................................................................................................................92
Strawberry Lime Basil Spritzer ............................................................................................93
Peach Lavender Relaxer .......................................................................................................94
Cranberry Citrus Mocktail .....................................................................................................95
Apple Pie Treat ........................................................................................................................96
Blackberry Grape Infusion ....................................................................................................97
Autumn Infused Goodness ..................................................................................................98
Winter Immunity .....................................................................................................................99
Orange Apple Cinnamon Cold Buster ..............................................................................100
Citrus Bliss ............................................................................................................................101
Pear Pomegranate Clove Mocktail....................................................................................102
Spring Recharge ..................................................................................................................103
Grapefruit Mint Mocktail .....................................................................................................104
All the Berries! ......................................................................................................................105
Pineapple Mango Mint Colada ..........................................................................................106
HEALING INFUSIONS 107
Recharge the Senses ..........................................................................................................108
Morning Regeneration.........................................................................................................109
Weight Loss Power Water ...................................................................................................110
Mango Gingerade..................................................................................................................111
Post-Workout Regenerator.................................................................................................112
Super Berry Antioxidant Boost..........................................................................................113
Refresh & Renew Quencher ..............................................................................................114
Cranberry Detox Sparkler ...................................................................................................115
Lean Green Machine ...........................................................................................................116
Vital Rejuvenation .................................................................................................................117
Sublime Pineapple Flush ....................................................................................................118
Body Restore.........................................................................................................................119
Stress-Reducing Tonic ........................................................................................................120
Relaxing Herb Sipper ..........................................................................................................121
Sweet Serenity ....................................................................................................................122
Vitamin C Replenishment ..................................................................................................123
Immunity & Clarity Booster ...............................................................................................124
Supreme Circulation Tonic ................................................................................................125
Youthful Tonic .......................................................................................................................126
Detox & Skin Renewal ........................................................................................................127
ICE CUBE RECIPES 128
Lemon Mint Ice Cubes ........................................................................................................129
Crimson Flower Ice Cubes .................................................................................................130
Nectarine & Basil Ice Cubes ..............................................................................................131
Summertime Ice Cubes ......................................................................................................132
Citrus Burst Ice Cubes ........................................................................................................133
Spicy Pineapple Ice Cubes ................................................................................................134
CONVERSION CHARTS.......................................................143
ACKNOWLEDGMENTS .......................................................145
ABOUT THE AUTHORS ........................................................145
INTRODUCTION
The Importance of
Water
“Water doesn’t taste good.”
“Water’s just so boring!”
“I need more flavor with my drinks!”
Everyone KNOWS that drinking water is healthy and necessary,
yet many give these excuses as to why they do not drink enough of
it. The recipes in this book ensure that water is tasty, flavorful, and
most certainly not boring. From simple one- and two-ingredient
infusions to fancy sparkling infusions fit for entertaining, these
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recipes provide countless ways to boost health with antioxidants
and lots of water.
BUILDING BLOCK
OF THE HUMAN BODY
Leonardo da Vinci once said that “water is the driving force
in nature.” Just as water is the driving force in nature, it is a
foundational building block of the human body and is one of the
most important necessities for physical and mental health.
Nearly 70 percent of the human body is composed of water. The
brain, bones, organs, and cells require water for the transmission
of vital nutrients. As it nourishes our bodies, water aids in
digestion, circulates electrolytes and minerals, and assists in
detoxification processes. As such, consuming sufficient water on
a daily basis is absolutely crucial!
As much as 75 percent of people in this country do not drink enough
water and are chronically dehydrated. Dehydration contributes to
inflammation in tissues and membranes, and negatively impacts
many systems of the body. Skin suffers, leading to premature
aging, wrinkles, and discoloration. Digestion suffers, leading to
malabsorption and constipation. Brain health suffers, leading
to decreased focus and concentration. The muscular system
suffers, leading to fatigue, tension, and joint pain. In fact, chronic
dehydration can be a major contributing factor to many illnesses,
causing headaches, digestive problems, and obesity.
The brain’s primary constituent is also water. Adequate hydration
is necessary for propagation of chemical messages between the
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