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May 30 Day Time Crunch Intervals Challenge

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The goal of this super, straight forward exercise challenge is to add an Intense Burst of Exercise into your day. Add these quick interval workouts to your regular workout routine.

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  • Download the Workout Calendar! (Right click on the link to save – PDF File) 
  • Leave a comment below and tell us your health and fitness goals for May?
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Do these workouts at your own pace. Ultimately, the number of sets you do of each routine will depend on your level of fitness. If you need more rest between each exercise or between each set, take it!

Workout Links – Don’t know how to do one of the exercises in the calendar? We’ve posted videos of the moves.

Workout Timers – There are a number of timers available online and as apps for your phone. Some fitness trackers include interval timers as well. You can also buy a timer on Amazon.

Tips:

  • Can’t perform an exercise safely? Chose another exercise instead.
  • Make modifications if you need to. One modified pushup on your knees is better than no pushups. It’s also ok to keep a slower pace if you are a beginner and then build up to doing more over the course of the month. Do what works best for you.

Need some extra motivation?

We are also hosting a DietBet in May! The fun starts on May 10th.
Photo Weigh-in May 8-10th – $30 Bet

 

What Should You Eat?
Whether you Eat Clean, Paleo, Vegetarian, etc., I suggest that you eat well balanced meals. Eat meals that are full of healthy, unprocessed foods. Use our Clean Eating Foods List and Clean Eating E-book for guidance. Also, there are a lot of free, healthy meal plans online. Here are a few sources.

Disclaimer: Before starting any exercise program, please consult with your doctor. We cannot be held responsible for any injuries resulting from attempting this exercise routine. If you have injuries that could be worsened, are pregnant, have knee issues, or are suffering neck and back pain, you should speak with a professional trainer about what workouts would be best for you. Do not attempt if you have current injuries, past surgeries or other physical issues/health issues that could be affected by exercise. Don’t forget to stretch before and after working out to avoid injuries.  If you feel pain or severe discomfort, stop.

Clean Eating on the Go: 40 Snack Ideas

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40 Clean Eating Snack Ideas

Eating right on the go is one of the difficult parts about eating clean. Almost all of the most common, most convenient foods are not going to fit in with the protocol, especially your new focus on simple, whole ingredients and food combinations. Fast food and junk food won’t cut it.

For this reason, advance planning is a must. Always make sure that you have clean, whole foods on hand so that when hunger hits, you can easily turn to these snacks to get satisfaction and maintain your energy. You may even want to invest in an insulated lunch bag to store your food.

Here are 40 great suggestions for healthy, portable snacks that are clean eating friendly.

  1. 2 Cups of fresh strawberries
  2. Almonds
  3. Spicy Roasted Chickpeas
  4. Baby carrots with hummus
  5. Regular or frozen grapes
  6. No Bake Workout Bars
  7. Green smoothie – Freeze overnight in a wide mouth container to make it more portable.
  8. Pop-top cans of tuna
  9. Pineapple chunks
  10. Carrot Cake Energy Bites
  11. Celery and hummus
  12. Small container of cottage cheese – Eat with a drizzle of honey or fresh fruit on top
  13. Coconut Orange Date Balls
  14. Dried fruit with no sugar or sulfur added
  15. Homemade Fruit Roll-ups
  16. Plain greek yogurt with fresh berries
  17. Protein powder. Pick a powder that is free of GMO, added sugar, etc. You can add water or nut milk for a quick protein drink on the go. You may also want to invest in a blender bottle.
  18. Peanut Butter and Jelly Snack Bars
  19. Rice cake with almond butter
  20. Air popped popcorn
  21. Hard boiled eggs
  22. Cubed watermelon
  23. 3 Ingredient Peanut Butter Cookies
  24. Apple slices
  25. Orange slices
  26. Clean Eating Protein Donuts
  27. Protein Peanut Butter Energy Bites
  28. Cherry tomatoes
  29. Cucumber slices with salt and pepper
  30. Homemade Apple Chips
  31. Homemade Kale Chips
  32. Walnuts
  33. Dates
  34. Natural apple sauce (no sugar added)
  35. Apple and Peanut Butter Sandwiches
  36. Bananas
  37. Pumpkin Seeds
  38. Sweet Potato Chips
  39. Sliced mango
  40. Low-sodium, grass fed beef jerky – You can also make it at home.

This is just a sample of all the healthy snacks you could have. Take some time and search on Pinterest for more snack ideas.

Snacking while you’re on the go is one area where extra, empty calories can easily sneak in. Make an investment in yourself and take the time to prep and pack snacks to take on the go. You are worth the extra effort.

Quick Clean Eating: 10 Delicious Sheet Pan Recipes

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All you need is a sheet pan and great ingredients to make a delicious, quick, clean meal. Think of some of your favorite roasted veggies. Now, combine them with your favorite proteins. Bam!! You’re on to something. Cooking this way saves time, especially when it comes to meal prepping. Check out the recipes below for some great combinations.

Broiled Shrimp and Broccoli with Cashews Sauce – Ready in 15 minutes and just 267 calories per serving.  (via A Healthy Life for Me)

One Pan Roasted Lemon Pepper Salmon and Garlic Parmesan Asparagus – A delicious, super simple recipe that is great for family dinners. (via Cooking Classy)

Healthy Baked Chicken Italian Sausage and Peppers – Made with lean, nitrate-free and MSG-free chicken sausage. (via Organize Yourself Skinny)

One Pan Roasted Mediterranean Cod – This recipe is gluten free and paleo friendly. (via Kit’s Coastal)

Sheet Pan Balsamic-Herb Chicken and Vegetables – This is a great starter recipe for anyone who is new to meal prepping. Very simple to make. (via Skinnytaste)

One Pan Roasted Chicken and Potatoes – This one is not as quick (about an hour) but I’m including it because it tastes great! (via Laura in the Kitchen)

Apricot-Stuffed Pork with Potatoes and Brussels Sprouts – To make this recipe clean, choose an apricot jam with no sugar added. (via Martha Stewart)

One Sheet Pan Shrimp Frittatas – Shrimp, peppers, onion, olive oil and spices. Simple! Use whole wheat tortillas. (via. Number 2 Pencil)

One Pan Blackened Cod, Sweet Potatoes, and Zucchini – Sweet and smoked flavors blend very well in this recipe. (via Slender Kitchen)

Garlic Honey Chicken with Potatoes and Broccoli – Omit the brown sugar to make this a clean meal. (via Fleur de Lolly)

5 Ways You Can Eat More and Still Lose Weight

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No matter what diet plan you’ve tried to follow, almost all of them will include deprivation at some point. Cutting an excessive amount of calories, and even entire food groups out of your diet, is not only incredibly difficult to stick to but it doesn’t always work for long-term weight loss. (Note: Many vegans, low carb of lifers and gluten-free folks would disagree about the whole food groups…but that’s for another article) Ultimately, the goal is to adopt a style of eating that is healthy but also realistic for the lifestyle you are trying to create… not just for a diet program or short detox. The great thing is that there are several ways you can actually eat more and still drop the pounds.

1. Adopt the 80/20 Rule

The 80/20 rule says if you eat clean, healthy food 80 percent of the time you can indulge in less healthy choices 20 percent of the time. According to Health, this diet can be healthy as long as you learn to keep track of your 20 percent. The reason the 80/20 rule can work is that you can still eat most of the foods you like, just not all the time. Diets that require you to give up all your favorite foods can backfire, especially when it comes to stress/emotional eating. If you’ve eaten healthy all week, you can satisfy that craving and indulge a little on Friday night, but know you limits. Don’t let a cheat meal turn into a cheat week.

2. Make Sure Your Quantity is Quality

The quality of your food choices has a bigger impact than the quantity. The bulk of your diet should include a wide variety of fruits, veggies, whole grains and lean protein. While technically you can eat junk food and lose weight, the quantity would need to be small. An average-sized candy bar and a small bag of chips boast a total average of 600 calories and won’t leave you feeling full for very long. There are a lot better ways to use those 600 calories. Four ounces of grilled chicken, a baked potato and a cup of steamed veggies has about the same amount of calories, but much greater nutritional content.

3. Mind Your Macros

Macronutrients are the primary molecules you use to create energy. Protein, fat and carbohydrates are considered macros. Most people focus on calories in versus calories burned, but that’s only part of the equation. Healthy Eater explains that the key to weight loss is learning how to count and balance your macros. That means possibly trading some of the fats and carbs in your diet for more protein. You need to make sure you’re eating enough protein to build and maintain muscle, enough carbs for sufficient energy and enough fats to stay full for longer periods of time. (more on counting macros)

4. Don’t Eliminate Carbs Completely

Too many of the most popular diets today, at least temporarily, eliminate carbs. Some even eliminate fruits. Carbohydrates have gotten a bad rap in recent years and it’s important to understand the different types so you don’t eliminate them completely from your diet. There is a big difference between whole and refined carbs. Whole carbohydrates contain lots of natural fiber, while those that are refined are processed and don’t have as much nutrient content. You don’t have to totally eliminate carbs, just keep the majority of your intake on the healthy side. (Now… if you are going low carb/high fat, Keto, etc, then this rule is not for you. I respect that many people swear by LCHF. To each their own.)

5. Be Smart About Exercise

Some people believe that if they exercise everyday they can pretty much eat whatever they want. This simply isn’t true. Prevention reports that you can end up eating more in extra food than you burn during a workout. It’s also important to remember that the time you put into a workout isn’t always as important as the type of workout you do. Interval training is a great way to burn more calories during your workout as well as boost your metabolism for several hours. An example of interval training would be repetitions of running at a moderate pace for two or three minutes followed by 20 seconds of sprinting.

It is possible to eat more healthy, quality food and lose weight if you know how to do it. Following these simple tips will help you to stay healthy without depriving yourself of the foods you love.

What You Should Know About Fueling Up Before, During and After a Race

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Running requires energy, and when you challenge yourself to a middle-distance race such as a 5k, your diet counts. Your body needs nutrients and fuel but not the burden of a heavy digestive load before you run. This means that when you run, it matters what you eat and when.

Prior to Race Day

Your pre-race day preparation is an important part of your race day success. Now is the time to ensure you are properly hydrated: Drink small amounts of water, all day long, for several days prior to your race. There’s no need to carb-load for a race that will take less than 90 minutes to complete, as you’ll end up consuming more calories than you’ll use. Ensure that you nourish your body with nutritious plant foods, as well as healthy protein and healthy fat, but avoid a heavy evening meal the night before your race.

Race Day, Before You Run

Your pre-race meal on race day should be light, eaten one to two hours before, and should consist mainly of unprocessed carbohydrates such as oatmeal, whole grain bread and fruit. Continue to hydrate, but avoid drinking a lot at once, as it could upset your stomach and go right to your bladder instead of hydrating your tissues. Skip energy drinks, as they can increase your heart rate to unsafe levels for running.

Fat, fiber and protein require longer digestion time, so eat only small amounts several hours before your race or avoid them on race day if you’re running in the morning. Eat light, but healthy. Your goal today is to fuel up rather than grow and repair tissue, so choose unprocessed items that are easy to digest and provide energy.

Race Day, During the Run

Running depletes the glycogen stores in your muscles, which is why experts suggest consuming 30-60 grams of carbohydrates every hour. However if your race is going to last less than 60 minutes, eating while you run isn’t necessary. If you are running a 5k, which can average anywhere from 20 to 35 minutes, mid-race food isn’t required. Hydration is always important, so carry a water bottle to sip from as needed.

Race Day, After the Run

Keep hydrating after your run, and drink a glucose sports drink to replenish your electrolytes. Shortly after your race has ended, eat something light but with a high glycemic index to replenish your blood glucose, such as fruit or whole grain bread. After several hours have passed and your body has recovered, eat a meal containing lean protein, and continue to avoid high fat foods and simple sugars, which counteract the health benefits of your run.

References/Resources

http://www.runnersworld.com/run-nonstop/the-best-ways-to-fuel-for-your-first-5k/slide/1

http://www.active.com/running/articles/how-to-recover-after-a-5k

http://www.runnersworld.com/fuel-school/how-to-fuel-for-your-first-marathon

http://www.runnersworld.com/for-beginners-only/should-i-eat-breakfast-on-race-morning

https://runnersconnect.net/running-nutrition-articles/energy-systems-running/

http://www.runnersworld.com/fuel-school/how-to-fuel-for-a-5k

http://www.livestrong.com/article/444785-what-to-do-after-running-a-5k/

7 Practical Fitness Tips Anyone Can Follow

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Every day there’s a new exercise trend. You may not be looking for a “quick fix,” but you need the right information to know you’re doing what’s best for your body. You are building a healthy active lifestyle, and that takes time, patience and research. To get started, stick with these seven easy tips to keep your workout plans on track and work your way up to whole body fitness.

1. Keep Moving

Create an active lifestyle. Even on a rest day, you should get up off the couch. You don’t have to do a vigorous workout every single day, but you are working to create a lifestyle that includes regular exercise. Take a walk outside for some fresh air or take the stairs instead of the elevator. Gentle stretches, doing yoga at home or a hike in nature can help keep the blood flowing.

2. Combine Exercises

Getting on a StairMaster or treadmill is a great way to improve endurance, but you can step it up by adding some free weights. You shouldn’t overdo it, of course, but once you’re comfortable, pump your biceps with some light dumbells to help increase muscle mass. High Intensisty Interval Training is also a great way to combine cardio moves like jumping jacks and high knees with strengthening moves, like squats and pushups.

3. Drink Water

Staying hydrated gives your body the support it needs. The widely accepted minimum is 64 oz or eight 8 oz glasses of water per day, but you may need to drink more if you are doing strenuous exercise. The amount of water you need to consume depends on a number of factors, including weight and activity level.

“It depends on your size and weight, and also on your activity level and where you live,” Nessler says. “In general, you should try to drink between half an ounce and an ounce of water for each pound you weigh, every day.” For example, if you weigh 150 pounds, that would be 75 to 150 ounces of water a day. If you’re living in a hot climate and exercising a lot, you’d be on the higher end of that range; if you’re in a cooler climate and mostly sedentary, you’d need less.” – WebMD

4. Chart Your Progress

Track your workouts, but don’t obsess over the numbers. It will take time for your body to get stronger. Record how much weight you are able to lift. Record how long you were on the treadmill and how many Zumba classes you took this week. Review your log every couple of months to remind yourself how hard you’ve worked and what you’ve accomplished, in order to stay motivated.

5. Do a Little Bit at a Time

Instead of just saving fitness for a designated workout hour, you can do exercises while completing errands around the house. Put in a few standing push-ups while cooking or circle the block when you go get the mail. If you are at a desk at work all day, have dumbbells handy to do a few arm lifts during your break. Take every opportunity to work some exercise into your day, at home, in the gym, at work, etc.

6. Take the Tough Route

Life is made up of shortcuts. Avoid them if you want to lose weight. Take the stairs instead of the elevator and walk instead of using those motorized sidewalks in airports. Every little bit counts and it will become easier over time. Eventually, what was once challenging will just be part of your daily active lifestyle.

7. Celebrate Success

Remember, it takes motivation and willpower to get in shape, and it’s not always easy. Acknowledge your success daily — and remember success is defined however YOU want. Getting to the gym, sticking to your healthy eating goals or doing one extra push-up are all accomplishments that have meaning. Post inspirational messages around your house to fill you with support for what you are doing.

Fitness is about personal wellness — so listen to the experts, but more importantly, listen to your body and your own doctors. Do your research and be patient.

15 Delicious Veggie Noodle Recipes

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Making veggie spiral noodles is all the rage. What was once just a favorite in vegan, gluten-free and paleo circles, is now going mainstream. You’ll find lots of recipes online featuring noodles made from beets, sweet potato, butternut squash, carrots, zucchini, etc. You can get a handheld spiralizer for less than $10 and some supermarkets, like Wegmans, offer pre-cut spiral noodles in the produce section. If you haven’t tried this pasta alternative, it’s a great time to give veggie noodles a try with these awesome recipes.

Chicken Zucchini Noodle Soup – Veggie version of a classic recipe. (via Inspiralized)

Southwest Sweet Potato Noodle Bowl – This is a great, quick noodle bowl that works for lunch or dinner. (via Shared Appetite)

Stir Fry Zucchini Noodles – This is a great recipe side dish that can be paired with staple proteins, like chicken breast. – (via Diethood)

Stir-fried Carrot Noodles with Chicken – This is the first carrot noodle recipe I tried and it was delicious. I suggest using sweet carrots. (via The Woks of Life)

Beet Noodle Bowls with Turmeric Roasted Chickpeas and Spinach – The turmeric roasted chickpeas set this recipe OFF. I could just eat them alone. (via Spices in my DNA)

Butternut Squash Noodles with Mushroom Sauce – The lentils in this recipe help to give it a punch of 13.5 grams of protein. (via Wallflower Kitchen)

Asian Cucumber Noodle Salad – A light, healthy salad with sesame, jalepeno and red onion. The flavors mix very well. (via A Cedar Spoon)

Crispy Baked Shoestring Sweet Potatoes – I love this recipe. It’s a great as a snack, a side dish with a veggie burger or crumpled on top of salad or soup. (via Sweet C’s)

20 Minute Healthy Chicken Parmesan – Easy to prep. Chicken Parm of a bed of zucchini noodles with a delicious sauce. (via. Pinch of Yum)

Butternut Squash Noodle Breakfast Hash – Veggie noodles are not just for dinner. (via Hold the Grain)

Thai Peanut Sweet Potato Noodles – This is a delicious use of sweet potato. (via The Fitchen)

Zucchini Alfredo – Great gluten-free alternative to Alfredo. (via. Damn Delicious)

Parmesan and Sage Baked Butternut Squash Noodles – This is a great dish that you can pair with a protein to introduce your family to veggie noodles. (via Divalicious Recipes)

Harvest Buddha Bowl with Lemon Tahini Dressing – Veggie noodles can be a great addition to a Buddah Bowl – (via Spoonful of Flavor)

Zucchini Spaghetti – A take on traditional spaghetti with vucchini noodles and ground turkey. (via She Will Say)

Tip: Check out this great article on Spiralizing 101 from America’s Test Kitchen for tips of cutting and cooking veggie noodles.

3 Day Meatless Meal Plan

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Creating a plant-based, meatless meal plan doesn’t have to be challenging. The options are at your fingertips… literally. There are tons of websites that feature delicious vegetarian and vegan meals that fit a variety of tastes. If you are Pinterest user, you can quickly review tons of plant-based and meatless recipes that have been pinned hundreds or thousands of times.

Tip: Look for sites that provide the calorie and nutrient details for their recipes. If you find a recipe you love, but no nutrition information is posted for it, don’t fret. Plug the ingredients into a nutrition calculator.

These calculators will also help you to substitute specific ingredients. For example: You may want to try a smoothie recipe, but it calls for a protein powder that you don’t use. You can enter in the ingredients into the calculator with your protein powder instead and get the nutrition details for that unique mix.

Here is a sample 3 Day Meal Plan that we put together from recipes online to serve as an example of how delicious meatless eating can be. Each day of meals is just a little over 1400 calories.

Day 1

Breakfast: Protein Packed Hemp Maple Pecan Oatmeal (292 calories, via Nutritionist in the kitch)
and 1 Banana (105 calories)

Lunch: Easy Burrito Bowl (372 calories, via Damn Delicious)

Dinner: Veggie Pizza with Cauilflower Crust (350 calories, via Cooking Light)

Snack: Pita Bread with Hummus (310 calories)

Total Calories: 1429

Day 2

Breakfast: Skinny Overnight Oats in a Jar (243 calories, via SkinnyTaste)

Lunch: Grilled Vegetable Wraps (220 calories, via Vegetarian Times)

Dinner: Vegan Lentil Burgers (560 calories, via Food Network)
and Simple Sauteed Spinach (1 cup, 130 calories, via EatingWell)

Snack: Spiced Chickpeas (2 servings, 262 calories, via Eating Well)

Total calories: 1415

Day 3

Breakfast: Tofu Scramble (390 calories, via Bon Appetit)

Lunch: Chipotle Sweet Potato Noodle Salad with Roasted Corn (369 calories, via Pinch of Yum)

Dinner:  Taco Salad (530 calories, via Vegetarian Times)

Snack: Flourless, Vegan Protein Brownies (2 servings, 164 calories, via Running on Real Food)

Total calories: 1453

Enjoy!!

Eat More Veggies with These Helpful Cooking Tools

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Eating more vegetables is key to a healthy lifestyle. That means lots of chopping, peeling, slicing, cutting, cubing, and prepping those delicious veggies for cooking and snacking. Breaking down cauliflower, peppers, onions, carrots, leeks, broccoli, cucumbers, herbs, etc doesn’t have to be a chore. I’ve got 9 suggestions for tools that can help make prepping and cooking vegetables much easier.

Spiral Slicer and and Veggie Pasta Maker

 

This is a great tool for making veggie noodles out of squash, sweet potato, zucchini, carrots, etc. Look for a model that does more than just spiral slice. This model from Mueller has slicing blades, a grating blade, and a cup the catches the veggies with cup measurments on the side. A tool like this is a must have for vegans, vegetarians and low carb dieters who want to make low carb noodles.

Food Processor

A quality food processor is a great investment for anyone who wants to add more vegetables (or whole foods in general) to their meals. Break down cauliflower for cauliflower “rice”. Make homemade salsa, hummus, nut butter or guacamole. Break down cabbage, herbs and leafy greens. There are so many uses for a good food processor. They come in a variety of sizes and with a variety of features. Prices vary as well, so do your research.

Food Steamer

A food steamer is an ideal tool for people on the go who need to save time. Steaming your food is one of the healthiest forms of food prep and you can cook veggies and proteins together. Add some lemon juice and herbs to the mix for a delicious and nutritious quick meal.

Salad Spinner

A salad spinner allows you to rinse your greens and spin them dry. Due to all of the recent scares with E. Coli and spinach, I’ve become a stickler for washing my greens before eating them. Having a salad spinner really helps with that. The OXO Good Grips Salad Spinner has top rating from Good Housekeeping.

Cutting Boards

A cutting board is a cheap and very helpful tool. No one wants messy counter tops. Skip the wooden ones if you want to wash them in the dishwasher. Look for non-slip versions. Some even come with little cups on the side to catch what you are chopping or groves to catch juices.

Vegetable Brush

Buy fresh veggies and wash them. Don’t make any assumptions about how clean your veggies are. Potatoes, carrots, beets, lemons, etc. You can get a great brush for a very reasonable price. The video below notes that you may be able to remove pesticide residue as well.

Garlic Press


One of the top ingredients I use when making soups, steamed veggies, sautéed veggies, pasta, etc is garlic. I prefer to use fresh garlic and having a garlic press saves me from trying to dice up a tiny clove. Life saver! (Peel the garlic first, then press.)

Mason Jars

My favorite way to use mason jars in relation to veggies is Salad Jar Recipes. You can also use them to store fresh juice, smoothies, oatmeal, chia pudding, fruit parfaits, canning and detox water.

Quality Food Containers

Letting produce go bad is just a waste of money. You don’t want to do a ton of hard work, preparing and chopping veggies, just to have them go bad in the fridge. Invest in some good quality food storage containers. Do your research and figure out what works best for you… BPA-free, glass, etc. There are even containers that are built just for storing fruits and veggies, like these FreshVent containers from Rubbermaid.

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Detox Water: 30 Great Infused Water Recipes

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Drink More Water! That is one of the pillars of weight loss and one of the top tips you’ll hear on your weight release journey. Why? Because cutting out soda, store bought juice and drinks that are full of processed sugar is key to weight loss and health.

What is Detox Water?

Detox Water is basically water infused with fruit, veggies, herbs, tea or spices. Some people also add things like apple cider vinegar, honey or agave. The thought is that while you are detoxing, cleansing or just transitioning your diet to a more healthy one for the purposes of weight loss, you will benefit from the “detoxing” benefits of the ingredients in these water recipes. It’s true, there are lots of benefits that can be derived from a number of ingredients, but simply putting a variety of natural additives in water will not detox your body alone. Do your research! Detox water is not an effective quick fix or magic elixir. However, infusing water can make it taste great and that is the MAJOR benefit, especially for people who have issues with getting enough water. Drinking more great tasting water is a win, whether your are trying to lose weight or just improve your overall health.

Helpful Tools for Making Infused Water

Ditch the sports drinks and flavor your water with nature’s goodness!

Cucumber Lemon Belly Fat Buster

Slim Down Detox Water – Cucumbers, Lemon, Grapefruit, Mint and Lime

Belly Slimming Detox Water – Cucumber, Strawberry and Basil

Chia Detox Water – “Chia seeds are gluten free and a good source of calcium and fiber.  They are also supposed to help curb your appetite.”

Lavender Lemonade – Made with dried lavender and agave or honey for sweetness. Amazing!

Blueberry Orange Detox Water


Mojito Infused Detox Water – Just Lime and Mint. Great for sugar cravings.

Sparkling Citrus Coconut Water – Instead of regular water, you can use coconut water. Here is an example. Choose the most natural brand you can find (natural ingredients).

Cinnamon Strawberry Detox Water – Cinnamon has antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, anti-diabetic and immunity-boosting properties. More info.

Green Tea Citrus Infused Water – Grapefruit, Lemon, Green Tea and Maple Syrup for sweetness.

Basil and Rose Infused Water

Infused water is like one of my absolute favorite things, esp with anything I can find in the garden or forage. In fact, I think one of my first posts here on IG was for some rainbow infused water (gosh that feels like so long ago now! 😳). Anyhoo… Made this infused water with some end of the season basil from the garden yesterday. I paired it with some rose buds and berries and a hint of maple and it was just incredible. I’m quite experimental usually, but never thought basil and roses would get along so well in one recipe. If you want to make this, just grab a jug or giant mason jar, fill it with some blackberries and blueberries (raspberries and strawberries were great too in another batch I made), a giant sprig of fresh basil or a big handful of fresh basil leaves, and a handful of edible dried rose buds (you can buy them in tea shops if you don’t have any on hand). Add a hint of maple for a delicately sweet version. Cover with cold water and let sit at least 30 mins, strain some of the water into a glass and enjoy 🌿🌸 I usually refill my jug with water throughout the day as you can infuse water more than once with the same batch of ingredients. In this photo I used a beautiful new infused water bottle sent to me by @DROPbottle for an awesome travel-friendly option + I loved how convenient it is because of the built in strainer and handle. My former infused water bottle was quite small in comparison so I was using it mostly for teas and such and making infused water in mason jars, but this one is a good size for doing stuff like this 💕. LOVE. #basil #infusedwater

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Blueberry and Sage Infused Water – Sage has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties.

Strawberry Mango Infused Water – Great for sugar cravings or soda cravings. All natural sugar.

Pineapple, Kiwi and Passion Fruit Water – Another great combination for sugar cravings.

Detox Ginger Lemonade – Made with Apple Cider Vinegar, Ginger, Honey and Lemon.

Turmeric Pick-Me-Up – Turmeric has powerful anti-inflammatory and anti-oxidant agents.

Beets and Pineapple Infused Water – Beets are high in vitamin C, fiber, potassium and vitamin B.

Cucumber, Lemon and Rosemary Infused Water – Very refreshing, like spa water.

12 Detox Water combinations from DiyNCrafts

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