Strawberry, mint, ginger… 12 flavored waters to make at home –

drink about 2 liters of water per day is important for quenching thirst, regulating body temperature, transporting mineral salts and vitamins and even ending that false feeling of hunger. But not everyone manages to put this recommendation into practice – most of them because they think that pure water is not funny. So let’s leave this precious liquid with a good taste.

Adding fruits, vegetables, herbs and seeds to the jar or pot has other advantages. “The phytochemicals and active compounds of these ingredients remain in the water, so we can consume them all day long”, says nutritionist Carol Morais, author of the book Projeto Verão para a Vida Toda (buy it here), (publisher Memória Visual) . Not to mention that the recipe decorates any meal.

See also: strawberry smoothie

Extra energy, improved digestion, less toxins and combating the aggression of free radicals are some of the effects on the body. Therefore, combine the items in your water thinking not only about the taste and aroma but also about your purpose. Just follow the recipes of chefs and nutritionists who are experts in these refreshing delicacies. Hard not to like it!

In the jar or in the pot

With the help of a pestle, crush the seeds and part of the herbs so that they release a little of the aroma and essential oils. Then add the fruits and water. Place in a well-washed jar or pot with a lid and let it rest for at least three hours in the refrigerator or at room temperature. When serving, add ice if you want the preparation to be even cooler.

Lemon, fennel and mint water (digestive and detox)
• 1 lemon, peeled and sliced
• 10 fresh mint leaves
• 1 fennel stalk, cut into thin strips
• 1 liter of filtered water

Strawberry and lemongrass water (relaxing and alkalizing)
• 2 fresh lemongrass leaves
• 4 thin slices of Sicilian lemon
• 5 sliced ​​strawberries (or 6 grapes cut into 4 parts)
• 1 liter of filtered water

Orange, lemon and cucumber water (diuretic and antioxidant)
• 1 lemon, peeled, cut into thin slices
• 1 lime orange, peeled, cut into thin slices
• 1 pear orange (or bahia) with peel, cut into thin slices
• 1 cucumber, peeled, cut into thin slices
• 1 liter of water

Orange, ginger and cinnamon water (stimulating and thermogenic)
• 10 fresh mint leaves
• 3 cinnamon sticks
• 3 thin slices of fresh ginger
• 4 slices of orange (or tangerine) with the peel
• 1 liter of filtered water

Peach, blueberry and lemon water (antioxidant and alkalizing)
• 1 cup. (tea) blueberry
• 2 medium peaches, peeled, cut into wedges
• 1 lemon, peeled, cut into thin slices
• 20 fresh mint leaves
• 1 liter of filtered water

Strawberry and Basil Water (antioxidant and stimulant)
• 6 strawberries cut in half lengthwise (strain before drinking and use the fruit in other recipes)
• 10 fresh basil leaves
• 1 liter of filtered water

Lemon and rosemary water (digestive and stimulating)
• 1/2 lemon, peeled, sliced
• 1/2 lemon, peeled, sliced
• 1 sprig of rosemary
• 1 liter of filtered water

Orange water and orange blossom (antioxidant)
• 2 oranges, peeled, cut into thin slices
• 6 drops of orange blossom water (sold in Arab product stores)
• 1 liter of filtered water

Gojiberry and watermelon water (antioxidant and diuretic)
• 1 col. (soup) gojiberry
• Peel zest of 1/2 orange
• 1 liter of filtered water
• 1 cup. (tea) watermelon in frozen cubes (add together when serving)

Pineapple, mint and cardamom water (digestive and stimulating)
• 5 mint leaves
• 3 whole cardamoms
• 1/2 chopped pearl pineapple
• 1 liter of filtered water

Flavored water to eliminate toxins
• 2 liters of water
• 1 piece (6 cm) of ginger
• 5 sprigs of rosemary
• 2 small celery stalks
• Juice of 1 lemon
• 1 Sicilian lemon cut into slices
• Ice to taste (if you want, use this ginger ice)
• 1/2 cup. (tea) blueberry (or strawberry cut into 4 parts)

Sanitize the ingredients. Boil the water with the ginger for 10 minutes. Turn off the heat and add half the rosemary. Expect to crumble and take to the fridge for 2 hours. Strain and add the juice and lemon slices, rosemary, ice and blueberries. Decorate with the celery and serve.

Antioxidant raspberry water for summer refreshment
• 1 liter of water
• 1/2 cup (tea) of fresh raspberries
• juice of 1/2 lemon
• sweetener stevia August

*Recipes suggested by owner of the Expedito restaurant, in Paraná; Patricia Lorenzino, from Grão de Luz cathering and buffet (specialized in raw food), in São Paulo; nutritionists Carol Morais, from Goiânia, and Glaucia Figueiredo, from Policlínica Granato, in Rio de Janeiro, chef and nutritionist André Luiz (@andrenutichef), from Florianópolis and Gabi Castejon, from the profile @farofafit.