There's always a trendy new health drink, but you'll never do better than good-old water. H20 has a long list of health benefits, and it can even help promote weight loss.
That said, water can't boost your health if you don't drink up—which is hard if you hate the taste. Sound familiar? Here are some great ways to add a hint of flavor to ordinary H20.
Add a Cinnamon Stick
Spice water up (literally!) with this tip from TheKitchn: Simmer a cinnamon stick in a cup of water, then use the resulting liquid as a concentrate that you mix with cold water and ice. Not only does the flavored water taste great, but cinnamon comes with a host of its own health benefits; it can help lower blood sugar and cholesterol.
Add a Splash of Fruit Juice
Pouring just a touch of 100 percent fruit juice into your glass can add flavor and color—without piling on a ton of sugar.
Buy a Water Infuser
Spiking water with some fruit is another simple way to upgrade its taste. Show off colorful berries and fruit slices with a water infuser (we like the one above, which is designed for use with mason jars). Cute, right?
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Steep Herbs
Adding leaves to your H20, like mint or crushed basil, is a great way to punch up its flavor (it's kind of like making a mojito, minus the sugar and alcohol). Steep leaves in the water overnight, and feel free to add a squeeze of lemon or lime in the morning.
Add Flavored Ice Cubes
Whether you freeze coffee, water and pomegranate arils, or pureed raspberries and pineapple (as shown above), we love the idea of following By Stephanie Lynn's suggestion to make flavored ice cubes for your water. They add a cool, refreshing burst—and also just look pretty!
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