5 recipes infused water to improve your health

Drinking plenty of water can help prevent annoying dehydration symptoms such as headaches and fatigue, improve muscle function during exercise, and avoid unwanted hunger and overeating. But what if you do not do it particularly greedy like clear water? Or if you want to get more nutritional bang from your drinks, less excess sugar and calories in many sports drinks and juices? Enter the infused waters with fresh fruits, vegetables and herbs. The following simple recipes can add tantalizing excitement to your hydration habits and reduce the effects of common health problems.

Citrus and Mint bloating Relief
Everyone knows about bloating on occasion. This refreshing infusion of fruits and vegetables with natural diuretic, or liquid rinse, properties can be just what the doctor ordered. To manage mild bloating caused by overeating, salty foods or PMS, add 2 slices of lemon, 10 fresh mint leaves, 1/2 of a cucumber, sliced   and two teaspoons of chopped puree or baby root. ginger to three liters of water. Allow the mixture to sit in a covered pitcher overnight, then serve hot or cold (on ice).

Health-Is-Sweet Immune Booster

No matter what the season, keeping your immune system strong is important. For a tasty way to boost your disease immunity or heal faster against inflammatory infections, such as sinusitis or colds, add 1 cup pineapple cubes, 1 cup chopped strawberries and 2 peeled oranges to 3 liters of water. Pineapple provides interesting amounts of bromelain, a chemical with anti-inflammatory effects. Strawberries and oranges are replete with Vitamin C, a super-hero-strong antioxidant. Refrigerate for at least two hours before drinking.

Mouth-watering muscle recovery
Research has shown that drinking watermelon juice just before exercise reduces the rate and heart guards of athletes against muscle pain the next day. (See References 1) For an ultra-hydrating pre-workout drink, swap sports sweet drinks with infused water with fresh watermelon and mint. Just add 1/2 cup pips, cubed watermelon and 1 tablespoon fresh, chopped mint in a 20 ounce bottle, then fill it with water. Cool all night for maximum flavor.

No-More-Nausea citrus and ginger

There is a reason your parents gave you ginger ale when you had the flu. Ginger offers a safe natural cure for morning sickness nausea, car sickness and other ailments. For house-free beer, place 6 cups of water in a medium-sized saucepan on your stove. Add the juice of two lemons and one washed, peeled ginger root. Heat the mixture over high heat until boiling. Cover and lower the heat, allowing it to simmer for 10 to 15 minutes. Drink hot, chilled or poured over ice for anti-nausea tea. For sweetness, replace a lemon with an orange or add a teaspoon of pure vanilla extract.

Raspberry-Sage Relaxation
Known for its comforting relaxation effects, sage infusions are like a spa experience in a cup. For a smooth, fruity, quiet road, add 1/4 cup crushed raspberries, 1/4 cup crushed pineapple and 2 fresh sage leaves to 16 ounces of water. The carbohydrates in berries allow your brain to produce soothing, feeling good chemical serotonin of the brain. Allow it to refrigerate for at least two hours. If you are in a hurry, freeze it for 10 minutes, or until cold. Stir your drink well while sipping mindfully, if possible - slowly and without distraction - for added benefits.