contain a lot of water and are excellent for the production of aroma water, as their taste is usually sweet and juicy. They also contribute very well to a better state of health, whether they are sugar melons, honeydew melons or watermelons. They are diuretic and laxative, strengthen our immune system and regulate high blood pressure. Melons are also able to neutralize acids. Since they have very few calories, they are also highly recommended for diets. Otherwise this fruit is also suitable against dehydration and headaches, arthritis, gout and rheumatism, as well as against obesity. Watermelons are also excellent for deacidifying and detoxifying our organism. It is clear that you can also lose a lot of weight. You can also mix watermelons for the vitamin water with some slices of cucumber, for example, to enhance the effect for a desired detoxification. However, we will discuss special detox recipes in more detail later.
Oranges are popular sources of vitamin C, although we have also mentioned other interesting alternatives in this respect. What is certain is that this citrus fruit has much more to offer than just vitamin C. Oranges also contain vitamins A and B, iron, magnesium, phosphorus and potassium. Due to its excellent nutritional values, this fruit is ideal for strengthening the immune system and preventing health problems. The antioxidants contained in this type of fruit reduce and combat oxidative stress so that cell ageing can be reduced by regular consumption. The juice and also the pulp help to cleanse our blood and excrete kidney stones. Skin rashes can also be treated with oranges. Freshly squeezed juice is also an optimal means to strengthen the respiratory tract and to excrete the mucus better and more easily. With regard to the vitamin water, the oranges can also be mixed with lemons, or some cinnamon and fresh ginger can be added. By the way, the skin contains more vitamins than the pulp. You can also use the orange peel for your aroma water.
Grapes bring colour into play and have a really delicious taste. Grapes are excellent for our health because they contain many important nutrients. Red grapes, for example, contain many antioxidants, they have an antibacterial effect and purify our blood. Since the red grapes also contain folic acid, cell division can be stimulated during pregnancy. This is also the reason why many gynaecologists recommend consuming this fruit, at least in the first months of pregnancy. Otherwise, grapes stimulate digestion, have a preventive effect against Alzheimer's disease, prostate and cancer and improve the transport of oxygen in the blood. White grapes contain much less sugar than the red variety, which is why the taste is also somewhat bitter. For your vitamin water it is recommended to pay attention to organic quality. It is also advisable to wash the fruit thoroughly with warm water before further use in order to rinse off undesirable pollutants. Grapes can be combined very well with all other fruit varieties for the aroma water. By the way, it is not absolutely necessary to remove the cores for the preparation of your drinking water.
Lemons are known for their antibacterial effect and have been a very popular all-purpose product for many years, which is why they are also used in many households for cleaning purposes. They contain a lot of vitamin C, but also B vitamins, iron, magnesium, calcium and potassium. Lemons have a base-forming effect and are therefore recommended in order to balance the pH value again, which is indispensable in the case of acidosis. But the blood-cleansing and antipyretic effect of this fruit is no secret either. Lemons also strengthen the immune system, the antioxidants they contain fight existing free radicals and can therefore also counteract premature aging. Lemons help with constipation and flatulence, cough and sore throat, heartburn, nausea and also parasites. Long-term use also ensures radiant skin and shiny hair. The metabolism and fat burning are optimally stimulated by this fruit. Lemon water with fresh ginger and a few mint leaves is a good recipe for losing weight or thirst at high temperatures. You should also make your vitamin water from lemons, as it cleans the kidneys perfectly and can also protect the joints. In addition, this aroma water also has a very good detoxifying effect, so that you can excrete pollutants in your body much better through the urine.
In principle you can use all fruits (except bananas!) for the preparation of your healthy vitamin water and let your imagination run wild. You will be amazed how beneficial your body will react to this new form of hydration, as it is not only supplied with sufficient fluids, but also with high-quality vitamins and minerals.
Aroma water with herbs - Drink yourself healthy...this is how it works!
In the last chapter we have given you some recipes for your vitamin water with fruits. But also herbs can contribute a lot to a better state of health and emphasize the taste. There are many herbs with which you can also produce pure herbal water. Let yourself be surprised by the following explanations and flavours!
Herbs have many healing substances. For the preparation of the flavoured water, it is advisable to get the herbs fresh and to crush them lightly with a mortar before use.
Delicious flavoured water can be made from the following herbs:
- Basil
- Dill
- Fennel
- Lavender
- Balm
- Mint
- Rosemary
- Sage
- Thyme
Basil with cucumber and pineapple
Add five basil leaves, a cup of pineapple and half a cucumber and refrigerate for several hours. You can also leave out the pineapple and try this recipe with strawberries, or use lemons instead of cucumber.
Dill with cucumber
Dill tastes fantastic with cucumbers and both ingredients for the vitamin water have an extremely refreshing effect, making this recipe ideal for
particularly hot summer days. Leave half a cucumber with some dill in a jar overnight.
Fennel with apple
Put a thin slice of apple with a few twigs of fennel in the preserving jar. If you like the taste, you can also cut off some extra pieces of the tuber and put them into your water. Otherwise you can try the fennel with ginger and cinnamon.
Lavender with strawberries
For the preparation of your vitamin water you need half a cup of strawberries and some lavender, which should however be worked briefly in the mortar before, so that the aroma can develop better.
Melissa with peach
The fresh lemon balm leaves are put on together with the cut peach (without seed) and put in the fridge overnight if possible. Melissa can also be combined with other fruits or spices, such as pineapple, kiwi or ginger.
Mint with pear and grapefruit
Five to ten mint leaves with a few slices of grapefruit (with skin) and a few pieces of pear is an excellent remedy for a hangover, and also to get back into shape. Mint, by the way, is suitable for almost all fruits, or also in combination with other herbs, because it provides a particularly refreshing taste.
Rosemary with strawberries
Two large branches of rosemary are advisable for this recipe, which are prepared together with a cup of berries as infused water or vitamin water. Rosemary is also ideal with watermelon, cherries or pomegranates.
Sage with watermelon
1/3 watermelon with fresh sage, the number of leaves depends on the desired flavour. Sage is also very suitable for berries, as well as combined with mint.
Thyme with melissa and cucumber
Arrange half a cut cucumber with a few leaves of lemon balm and a stalk of thyme as aroma water and leave to stand for several hours. Thyme water can also be prepared with fresh ginger and lemon.
With these delicious and simple recipes for refreshing flavoured water, you're sure to want to drink a really big glass of your homemade preparations, don't you? Not only the recipe ideas are important, but of course also the ingredients and possible effects of the selected herbs for our drinks, which is why we describe these ingredients in more detail. In this case, you can also orientate yourself not only on the desired flavour,