By Rana Moharram
When it comes to weight loss, boosting your metabolism is the Holy Grail. Although there are severalย uncontrollable factors which can affect your metabolic rate such as age, gender and genetics, there are many ways to give your metabolism a boost. One easy way is to drink metabolism boosting infused water. Given waterโs many benefitsโit prevents headaches, boosts brainpower, improves your mood, and most importantly promotes your weight lossโthese recipes will help you stay healthy and hydrated throughout the rest of the warm weather.
1.ย The famous Lemon Water With A Twist:
This flavorful water infuses the unique taste of cucumber with the sweet tart of lemon and the spicy mint to create a refreshing drink for the summer.
What youโll need: (2 liters)
- 1/2 lemon, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cucumber, thinly sliced (about 4 inches)
- 2 cups of ice
- Water
In a large pitcher, add the lemon and cucumber. Top with ice and water. Let the pitcher sit in the fridge for 1 hour before serving. Pour into a large glass; chillaxย and ENJOY!
BONUS: You can wash your face with this infused water to get rid of hyperpigmentation (acne scars).
2. ย Rosemary And Strawberry Detox Water:
This recipe is a delicious powerhouse of healthy ingredients. It will make you feel instantly good and improve your brain functions. Rosemary is used for the treatment of severalย digestion problems including heartburn and gas as well as liver and gallbladder issues, and loss of appetite!
What youโll need:
- 2-3 sprigs rosemary
- 15 strawberries quartered
- 2 cups of ice
- Water
In a large pitcher, add the rosemary and strawberries. Top with ice and water. Let the pitcher sit in the fridge for 1 hour before serving.
3. ย Tropical Pineapple and Orange Infused Water:
Both pineapple and oranges are excellent sources of Vitamin C, which packsย many healthy benefits including: acting as an anti-inflammatory, treatingย digestion, promoting a stronger immune system, and helping your body repair itself.
What youโll need: (2 liters)
- 1 orange, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup pineapple, thinly sliced
- 2 cups of ice
- Water
In a large pitcher, add the orange and pineapple slices. Top with ice and water. Let the pitcher sit in the fridge for 1 hour before serving. When the water is down to 1/4 full in the pitcher, refill with waterย and place back in the fridge. You can repeatย several times. Store Tropical Pineapple and Orange Infused Water in the fridge up to 24 hours.
4. ย Day Spa Apple Cinnamon Water
Did you know both apples and cinnamon raise your metabolism? Try this now famous Apple Cinnamon Water drink, and any day can feel like fall.
What youโll need: (2 liters)
- Apple thinly sliced, I like Fuji but pick your favourite
- 1 Cinnamon Stick
Drop apple slices in the bottom of the pitcher (save a few to drop in your glass later) and then the cinnamon stick, cover with ice about 1/2 way through then with water. Place in the fridge for 1 hour before serving.
5. ย Honeydew Mojito Infused Water
This fat burning Honeydew Mojito Infused Water is perfect before, during and after a workout. Itโs loadedย with vitamin C to keep your metabolism going strong. In addition, the mint will help cool you down after a strenuousย workout.
What youโll need: ( 4 liters)
- ยผ cup fresh mint
- 1 cup honeydew melon, sliced into chunks
- 1 lime, thinly sliced into rings
Add mint to bottom of clean, 4-liter pitcher and โ using a fork or muddler โ squish the leaves to release the oils. Add in the melon and limes, top with 3 cups of ice and then cover with water. Place in your fridge for 1-3 hours before serving.
