Some refreshing and healthy ideas to keep you hydrated during the summer months (and throughout the year too).  

Making some infused water is a great idea to add a little flavor to your water without all the chemical additives and sugar in so many waters in the market place. 

Start with a pitcher of ice water and add some fruit, vegetables, and spices to your liking.  Let it steep before drinking. 

Some recipe ideas:

            Citrus fruit flavor

1 orange sliced

1 lemon sliced

1 lime sliced

            Watermelon

            1 cup watermelon cubed

            2 rosemary sprigs-slightly squished

            Cucumber

            ½ lemon thinly sliced

            ½ cucumber sliced

            1 handful roughly chopped mint

            1 handful roughly chopped basil

           

            Apple

            2 apples cubed

            1 cinnamon stick

            Peach

            2 ripe peaches sliced

            1 vanilla bean sliced down to the center

            Strawberry Lemon

            ½ lemon thinly sliced

            5 strawberries thinly sliced

The following recipes are just suggestions.  Infused waters are simple and delicious.  So be creative and have fun.

Note: I don't know where the original recipes came from.  I would like to give proper credit, so if these are your recipes please let me know.