7 Ways to Add Flavor to Your Water

Some people don't like the taste of water - and that is okay! There are numerous ways to make your water taste more flavorful. Most of these ways also have added health benefits. This article will go over some ways to turn water into something fun and tasteful to drink.

1. Add Citrus Fruits

One of the easiest and most popular ways to add some taste to your water is to add a lemon or other citrus fruits like a lime or orange. 

Lemons contain a powerful antioxidant: Vitamin C. Lemons also help boost overall health and fight sicknesses due to the flavonoids within them.

Limes, similar to lemons, also have several health benefits. Limes are a great source of magnesium, calcium, potassium, and Vitamins A,B,C, & D. Improved digestion, immune system, and healthier skin are possible results from consuming limes and lime water.

Orange water is a great source of fiber and helps lower cholesterol. Orange water is also shown to protect the body from ulcers and kidney stones. 

Besides adding a number of health benefits, citrus water tastes great!

2. Use Mint Leaves

Mint water helps digestion and upset stomachs. Mint water is also a good source of vitamins and minerals. Mint leaves provide numerous health benefits and also gives your water a refreshing cool taste.

3. Add Cucumber Slices

Cucumber water is a great way to add hydration to the body. Cucumbers also have anti-inflammatory properties that will help you if you are an active person. It is also shown that cucumber water assists in weight loss, bone and skin health, and lowers blood pressure. Adding cucumber to water doesn't make the water to sweet or tart. If you like the taste of cucumbers, odds are you will enjoy cucumber water.

4. Flavored Ice Cubes / Frozen Fruit

An easy way to give your water some flavor is to add flavored ice cubes or other frozen items. Freezing lemon juice, mint leaves, or cucumber slices are a good way to ensure you always have a way to make your water taste a bit better. This method is also a good way to add more than one item to your water. Good news is that the freezing process is shown to not destroy any nutrients.

5. Add a Tea Bag

A great way to make your water taste better and to reap some health benefits is to add tea. Several different types of tea exist and each type has positive effects on health. Take some time and figure out which tea you like the best and start getting healthier!

6. Add Ginger

Ginger is an extraordinary antioxidant and anti-inflammatory food. Ginger water also helps nausea and digestion. You can choose to drink ginger water alone or you can choose to add lemon to your ginger water for even more flavor.

7. Rose Petals

Rose water not only gives your water added flavor, it is also extremely pleasing to smell. Adding rose petals to water have been around since ancient times as it has various health benefits. Add berries to your rose water for added flavor!

Add Flavor While Adding Health Benefits

All these methods not only enhance the taste of water but also provide beneficial health effects. It may also be a good idea to look into getting a reusable water bottle that you can use day after day. Certain water bottles also can help you infuse the above items to make sure your water is being mixed efficiently and easily.

Now that you know how to make your water taste better, it is important that you are using clean water that doesn't contain any toxins or dangerous contaminants. At ZeeTech Filters, our water filters promise to remove any harmful materials that may be in your water.