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Health Benefits of Fruit and Herb Infused Water

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34 Licious Recipes to Start You on Your Journey


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2013Jacque Keil

Atlanta, GA 30326Copyright 2013

All rights reserved. No part of this publication may bereproduced in any form or by any means, electronic ormechanical, including photocopying, recording, or any otherinformation storage and retrieval system, without thewritten permission of the author.

DISCLAIMER

This book and any information contained herein is notintended to replace a diagnosis from anyone in the medicalprofession, to cure any illness, disease or health problem. Allinformation is based on personal experience and in the case

of any health condition, please seek medical help.


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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Introduction...........................................................................1HealthBenefits.................................................................................2CucumberMint Cooler............................................................................3Strawberry

Mint......................................................................................3PineappleMint Medley...........................................................................4TangerineThyme and Fennel..................................................................4OrangeSpritzer.................................................................................5Strawberry

Cantaloupe............................................................................5RaspberryLemon Mixer..........................................................................6Pear-fectlyPear......................................................................................6BlackberryLime......................................................................................7Mint

And Lemon............................................................................7GrapefruitOrange and Lime....................................................................8CherryLimeade.................................................................................8


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StrawberryKiwi.......................................................................................9Cucumber andLemon...................................................................................9LemonGinger Spritzer......................................................................10Orange and

Mint......................................................................................10Peaches nCream...................................................................................11ClassicSpa Water..............................................................................11CitrusCooler...................................................................................12Pomegrante

Blueberry...............................................................................12PineappleGinger Mint............................................................................13LemonMint Lemonade.......................................................................13Strawberry LemonIce Tea...................................................................................14Mixed

Melon Mint..............................................................................14OrangePineapple Ginger.....................................................................15WatermelonBlueberry and Peach................................................................15


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OrangeMango....................................................................................16Mango

Green Tea...............................................................................16CucumberMint and Cherry.......................................................................17RaspberryMint Lime................................................................................17Pomegrante

And Lemon..............................................................................18Apple

Cinnamon................................................................................18CucumberLavender Mint..........................................................................19GrapefruitCucumber Mint.........................................................................19


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Water is the source of all life and our bodies are mostly made up ofit- so doesnt it make sense that we would want to stay as hydratedas possible? Infused water is magic. I am completely obsessedand in love. The possibilities are endless. It is cheap, easy, quick,impossible to mess up and so tasty! The infused water is SOrefreshing and such a welcomed alternative to regular old water

when you need a more exciting flavor. Not to mention- it seriouslydelicious and did I mention 100% natural? I love making up a giantpitcher and keeping it the fridge for a day or two (if it lasts thislong). It is a great contribution to dinner parties, picnics, luncheonsand a day at the beach. Guests love it because it is typically verypretty and colorful and perfect for those who arent interested ineither the alcoholic or overly processed, high fructose corn syrup-filled beverage choices. This is hydration at its finest!

I have taken this opportunity to compile 34 of my favorite recipes.I hope you enjoy them as well. Please dont be afraid to add ortake away ingredients at your discretion. This is your journey, sodont be afraid to experiment.

Cheers,

Jacque Keil

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Top spas from around the world have known for a long time aboutthe benefits of fruit, herb and flower infused water. They promotethe benefits of healthy hydration and strive to make their drinkingwater healthier, aesthetically pleasing and more appealing for theirguests. In some spas they supply the expertise of a spa water chef,to create unique water recipes that enhance, replenish and aidrelaxation. The good news is that you dont have to go to a spa toenjoy the health benefits of infused water; you can produce yourown, at home. Creating healthy delicious and vitamin infused wateris inexpensive and economically friendly.

In the last few years we have started to realize the importance ofhydration, as research has proven good hydration can increaseconcentration and productivity. Dehydration can be a majorcontributing factor to illnesses, causing headaches, digestiveproblems, obesity and joint pains. By drinking water, this does notalso assist in avoiding these, but can support in improvingcomplexion, help kidneys to function properly, aid weight loss andmaintain high energy levels.

But why infuse water with fruit, herbs or flowers you ask? Theanswer is simple. By improving the flavor with a healthy option, itsan easier way to achieve your recommended daily amounts. Byadding fruits and herbs you are including essential vitamins. Themost common flavors used are cucumber, mint, basil and citrusfruits. But feel free to use your imagination to produce a flavour tosuit you!

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Cucumber Mint Cooler

Ingredients:6 cups chilled still spring or mineral water12 thin slices cucumberFew sprigs of mint

In a 2- to 2 1/2-quart pitcher, combinewater, cucumber, lemon. Serve, or coverand chill at least 2 hours or up to 8hours. Add ice cubes just before serving.

Strawberry Mint

Ingredients:3 cups chilled still spring or mineral water16 strawberries (medium size) sliced thin8 sprigs of mint

In a 1 quart pitcher, combine water,strawberries, and mint. Serve after 30minutes. Add ice cubes just beforeserving.

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Pineapple Mint Medley

Ingredients:4 pineapple slices2 sprigs of mint1 quart of water and IceChill for a stronger flavor orserve right away for a nicelight refreshment.

Tangerine, thyme, and fennel

Ingredients:3 tangerines sliced2-3 sprigs of of fennel2-3 sprigs of thyme1 quart water and IceChill for a stronger flavor orserve right away for a nice lightrefreshment.


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Orange Spritzer

Ingredients:Add fresh cut oranges to pitcherAdd half a lime slicedThinly slice about 1/2 an inch of freshginger rootIf you want to add bubbles you canadd a dash of club soda.Add water and ice and let inrefrigerate for at least 2 hours.

Strawberry Cantaloupe

Ingredients:Cantaloupe cut in long wedges (4)Strawberries cut in half (12)1 quart ice and water.

Let sit 20-30 minutes beforeserving.


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Raspberry Lemon Mixer

Ingredients:1 slice of lemon in the glass, one onthe edge for garnish10 raspberries - steeping for 20minutes

Add ice

Pear-fectly Pear

Ingredients:5 pears1 small lemon sliced thinly2 cinnamon sticks

Slice the pear as shown. Squeeze 1/2

the lemon over the sliced pear to keep

from browning. Slice the other half ofthe lemon into thin slices. Fill a pitcherof water and add in all of theingredients from above. Refrigerate fora few hours. Add ice to glasses, pourover, and serve. Garnish with a slice oflemon or cinnamon stick for some extraspice.


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Blackberry Lime

Ingredients:Blackberries

Mint leavesKey limesIf you would like it a little sweeter addagaveginger ale or club soda for bubbles

(optional)pitcher of watercrushed ice

In a pitcher, muddle the blackberries and

mint until they make a delicious minty-berry mush. Add some blackberries, slicedkey limes, fill with water and let sit in thefridge for a few hours.

Mint and Lemon Medley

Ingredients:

Lemons3-4 large mint sprigs1 quart of water and ice

*Works well with iced tea too!


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Grapefruit, Orange, and Lime

Ingredients:

1/2 a grapefruit thinly sliced1 Orange thinly sliced1/2 a lime thinly sliced

A few mint sprigs (optional)Water and IceChill for a stronger flavor or serveright away for a nice lightrefreshment

Cherry Limeade

Ingredients:1 Key Lime sliced thinly6 pitted cherries cut in half1 sprig of mintIce and water (still or sparkling)

Let steep 30 minutes beforeserving


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Strawberry Kiwi

Ingredients:Strawberries6 KiwisA few fresh mint sprigs (optional)

Slice kiwi fruit in to round shapes. Slicestrawberries and take off the tops. If youwould like add a few mint sprigs. Fill yourfavorite pitcher with water and place thestrawberries, kiwis and mint. Chill for atleast two hours to allow the flavors of thefruit to infuse the water.

Cucumber & Lemon

Ingredients:6 cups chilled still spring or mineralwater12 thin slices cucumber4 thin slices lemon

In a 2- to 2 1/2-quart pitcher,combine water, cucumber, lemon.Chill at least 2 hours or up to 8hours.


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Lemon Ginger Spritzer

Ingredients:6 cups chilled still spring or sparklingwater4 thin slices of lemonthinly sliced fresh ginger root

*can also be served hot

Orange and Mint

Ingredients:1 orange finely sliced.6 to 8 mint leavesStill WaterIce

In a 2- to 2 1/2-quart pitcher,combine water, oranges, and mintleaves. Cover and chill at least 2hours or up to 8 hours.


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Peaches 'n Cream

Ingredients:5 very ripe peaches pitted and slicedthinly8 vanilla beans sliced down the middle2 tbsp organic honeyWarm the honey and stir into the waterprior to adding the fruit. Once mixed andthe water has cooled, add in the peachesand vanilla beans in to approximately 2liters of water. Refrigerate for at leastfour hours.

Classic Spa Water

Ingredients:6 cups chilled still spring or mineralwater

12 thin slices cucumber4 thin slices lemon4 sprigs (each 2 in. long) freshmint, slightly crushed2 sprigs (each 2 in. long) freshrosemary, slightly crushed


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Citrus Cooler

Ingredients:2 quarts spring water2 limes, cut into 1/4-inch slices2 sprigs fresh rosemary, broken intosmall pieces1 orange

Combine water, limes, and rosemaryin large pitcher. Squeeze juice oforange into water; add rind. Letsteep for 1 hour before serving overice.

Pomegranate & Blueberry

Ingredients:Small box of plump blueberries1 to 2 cups fresh pomegranateseedsStill Water

In a 2- to 2 1/2-quart pitcher,combine water, Pomegranate seedand blueberries. Cover and chill atleast 2 hours or up to 8 hours.


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Pineapple, Ginger and Mint

Ingredients: Pineapple slices (6-10)Thinly sliced ginger (5 slices)

Mint leaves (14)Ice and water (1 quart)

Lemon and Mint Limeade

Ingredients:1 lemon sliceda few slices of lime10-15 mint leavesice and water

*I put the mint in first and let it sitfor 20-30 minutes before addingthe lemon. Otherwise the lemonswill overpower the mint.


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Strawberry, Lemon Iced Tea

Ingredients: 10 Large Strawberries2 Whole lemons SlicedBay Leaves for aestheticsTeavana Stawberry Lemonade Tea

Boil water and let the tea steep for about

3 minutes. You just want a hint of theflavor and nothing too strong since youwill be adding your own fresh fruit. Slicethe strawberries and lemons and place into pitcher and chill for about 3 hours

Mixed Melon and Mint

Ingredients:1/2 honeydew melon cubed or balled into 1 inch pieces1 pound watermelon cubed or balled into 1 inch pieces

1 cantaloupe, peeled, seeded, cubed orballed in to 1 inch pieces1/2 cup fresh mint leaves

Add honeydew melon, cantaloupe andwatermelon into a large glasspitcher. Add water. Stir to combineand refrigerate 1 hour (or up toovernight).


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Orange, Pineapple, Ginger

Ingredients: Easy! Fresh pineapple cut in tosquares, a few oranges sliced thin.Thin sliced ginger too. Let steep 2-3

hours to let the ginger flavor comethrough. A skewer with some extrapineapple on top to nibble on.

Watermelon, Blueberry,& Peach

Ingredients:20 cubes of watermelon1 cup blueberries3 peaches slicedIce and water (2 quarts)


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Orange and Mango

Ingredients: 1 quart of water and iceThinly sliced mango - ripe. Let

steep 1 hour.Add 1 orange. Let steep anadditional 20 minutes.

Mango and Green Tea

Ingredients:1/2 cup pureed ripe mango

2 green tea bags

1 tablespoon honey2 cups water

Boil the water and add the tea

bags to it. Let steep for 10minutes. Remove tea bags and addhoney and mango puree. Chill for1 hour.Strain well and serve.Simply superb and tasty, you canmake this drink and store it in thefridge for up to 3 days.


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Cucumber, Mint and Cherry

Ingredients: cup pitted cherries cup sliced cucumbers (simply slicecucumber in rounds)4-5 sprigs of fresh mintCold water

Lightly press the mint leaves to releasetheir flavor and put them in the bottomof a glass jar with the cucumber,cherries and then fill the jar with 6 cupswater. Chill in the fridge for at least 3hours

Raspberry, Mint and Lime

Ingredients:

1 cup fresh raspberries4 wedges of lime4 springs of mint1 quart of water

Lightly crush the mint leaves to

release their flavor. I slice theraspberries if I want to get thefavor out quicker/stronger. Thelime can overpower, so adjust toyour liking.

Let steep 2 hours beforeserving.


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Pomegranate and Lemon

Ingredients: 1 pomegranate (select by weight - theheavier, the juicier)1 lemonSlice your pomegranate into quartersand loosen/collect the arils. Place the

arils in a mason jar and muddle torelease their flavor. Add water.Let steep for about an hour, add ice

and then add 1/2 slice of lemon (betterwith the rind removed). The lemon willoverpower the pomegranate if the rindis left on or if the lemon infuses too

long.

Apple Cinnamon

Ingredients:2 apples thinly slice (Whatever yourfavorite is)2 Cinnamon SticksLarge PitcherIce Cubes

Drop apple slices in the bottom ofthe pitcher (save a few to drop inyour glass later) and then thecinnamon stick, cover with ice about1/2 way through then with water.Place in the fridge for 10 minutesbefore serving.


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Cucumber, Lavender and Mint

Ingredients: 5 cups water10 thin slices of cucumber2 lemon slices2 sprigs of fresh mint

3 sprigs of lavender

Put water in pitcher and add lemonslices and cucumber slices. Crush mintto release flavor, then add lavender.Refrigerate for several hours.

Grapefruit Cucumber Mint

Ingredients:

Sliced cucumberSliced GrapefruitFresh mint leavesWater

Add however much of each

ingredient as you desire andmuddle or mash together in 1cwater. Let sit for 20 min, then fillthe rest of the way with water.Store in fridge and allow at least 3hours for all flavors to jointogether before drinking.

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