We’re proud to say that our award-winning water consistently impresses the most experienced palates at water-tasting competitions worldwide. And it has the same effect on the rest of us! Still, it can be fun to experiment with water infusions for a tasty change of pace.
What’s a “water infusion”? This post explains.
Benefits of Fruit-Infused Water
As we all know, it’s crucial to consume plenty of water each day. Proper hydration plays a critical role in many body functions and our overall health. And, in our (albeit somewhat biased!) opinion, the best way to hydrate is with natural spring water. Its balanced mineralogical analysis, vital electrolytes, and neutral pH give your body precisely what it needs to maintain peak performance. But there’s nothing wrong with creating flavored water through fruit infusion. (We’re confident Mother Nature won’t mind.) And if you’re wondering, “Does flavored water hydrate you?” the answer is a resounding “Yes!” What you might call “fruit water” is every bit as hydrating as water straight from the spring. It just gives your taste buds something a little different to savor.
Water Infused With Fruit: Nature’s Sports Drink
Keep in mind that water flavoring isn’t always a good thing. Many flavored waters contain excessive calories or unhealthy additives.
Water infused with fruit, on the other hand, is nearly calorie-free. Plus, in addition to the natural flavors, it can provide additional vitamins and antioxidants. So, if you feel thirsty and want something different, look to the healthy hydration of flavored
water for the win!
How To Make Naturally Flavored Water
If you’re wondering about the best fruits and vegetables for infused water, our article on infusions has some great information. But essentially, anything that sounds tasty to you can be a good ingredient—apples, berries, watermelon, cucumber, fresh ginger, mint, cinnamon etc. The list goes on and on, and there’s virtually no limit to the “water recipes” you can come up with by combining
ingredients.
Once you’ve selected the ingredients for your flavored water, you simply add them to your Eldorado Natural Spring Water and give the mixture some time to develop. Muddling (i.e., crushing) the fruits or vegetables can help release more flavor.
Stay Hydrated with Fruit-Infused Water!
Natural spring water is wonderfully refreshing without any additions. However, when you want to mix things up, fruit-infused water is an excellent way to promote adequate fluid intake. And needless to say, it is much healthier than sodas and other
sugary drinks.
Fruit water is really the best of both worlds: Healthy hydration and a treat for your taste buds! Adults enjoy water infused with fruits and vegetables, and so do kids. Introducing them to delicious, flavored water may even help steer them away from
unhealthy beverages.
In addition, making fruit infusions is a fun activity the family can enjoy together. Encourage your kids or grandkids to join you in the kitchen and help formulate your recipes and make your mixtures. They will have a great time indulging their creativity and then savoring the fruits of their labor! And make sure you have enough Eldorado Natural Spring Water available to make these infusions the best they can be.
