How many times have you been told to drink more water? Doesn't eight 8 ounce. glasses of water sound like a lot? 1.9 liters sounds even worse to me. And just think about all those trips to the "oval office" because your bladder is screaming at you?
Well, guess what? You really should be drinking all that water because it provides major health benefits. Water flushes toxins out of vital organs and carries nutrients to your cells. It's about as important as breathing. However, water is pretty plain tasting compared to coffee, tea or soda. Let me remind you of a simple (and tasty) way for you to flavor your water AND introduce even MORE health benefits.
Here it is! Are you ready?
Add a slice of lemon, lime or orange. If you really want to get fancy, add some mint or basil. Yeah, I know. Simple, right? Just adding a slice of citrus to your water will increase your vitamin C intake and help you fight cancer by bringing your body into a more balanced alkaline state.
Lemons and the like are packed with other nutrients too, like B-complex vitamins, calcium, iron, magnesium, potassium, and fiber. Here's a fun fact: they contain more potassium than apples or grapes! Shut the front door!
I'm not saying you should stop taking whole food supplements, but it definitely can't hurt to add a little more to your vitamin intake throughout the day, every day, in a tasty way. Cheers!
