Naturally Flavoured Water You'll Actually Want to Drink!

Are you still buying bottled water?

According to the National Resources Defense Council, 90% of what you pay for a bottle of water goes toward packaging, shipping, and advertising - talk about a waste of money! not to mention, many bottles wind up in landfills, where they might take thousands of years to decompose, definitely not environmentally friendly! But one of my biggest pet peeves is bottled flavoured water. They are often bulked up with added colors, sugars, and other unhealthy agents. So next time skip the store, then, and mix these up yourself!

You're body will thank you for the hydration and your taste buds will thank you for the fun!

1. Watermelon & Jalapeno:

In this zesty recipe from Food Network, you'll find juicy watermelon loaded with vitamins A and C, and spicy jalapeños containing capsaicin, which causes the body to release endorphins. That happiness hormone creates an energizing rush!

2. Lime & Basil:

I love it when my goes green, adding tart lime and fragrant basil to water, giving it a boost of vitamin C and iron.

3. Orange & Vanilla:

Stay hydrated with this simple recipe for orange and vanilla infused water. If you don't have vanilla bean handy, you can substitute the pod with vanilla extract; both are naturally high in antioxidants.

4. Blueberries, Mint & Lemon:

This supercharged mix combines the antioxidant power of the fruit with refreshing mint, a carotene-rich aromatic herb— it's like a yummy glass of sangria without the booze.

5. Strawberries & Basil:

This pretty medley of strawberries and basil can provide iron from the herb and vitamin C from the berries, which has been linked to fighting cancer, keeping wrinkles at bay, and more.

6. Pineapple Chunks & Raspberry:

Forget the boring water ice cubes! Freeze these fruits and use them as ice cubes in your water for a hint of summer flavour!