topic Re: Fruit Infused Water in Kitchen

Fruit Infused Water

RinaRina — Wed, 08 Apr 2015 20:03:28 GMT

Just starting a thread on -- as the title states: "Fruit Infused Water"

Anyone care to join me?

Today is my first day. In 30 oz. of water, I added 1 lemon slice, 1 lime slice, 2 sliced strawberries, 1 slice of pineapple.

Why am I doing this? I have a terrible problem with bloating and last year I read somewhere that infusing your drinking water w/ lemon would make your body more alkaline, which would reduce bloating. I was going to get a tummy tuck, but will try this instead.

If you drink fruit infused water, please post what it's done for you. Thanks.

Re: Fruit Infused Water

ValuSkr — Wed, 08 Apr 2015 20:07:41 GMT

Do you blend it, let the fruit "steep" for a while, or just drop the fruit in a pitcher of water and drink? Thanks.

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RinaRina — Wed, 08 Apr 2015 20:19:45 GMT

I just dropped the fruit in the bottle. In fact, I made a typo. I just looked at the bottle, and it's 20 oz. not 30. That makes a big difference because the 20 oz. water bottle I'm using is too small, so I finished up the water faster than a New York minute.

Two other reasons Y a 20 oz. bottle is too small: #1-In the summer, there's not enuf space for ice cubes, and #2-I just filled up the bottle again, and all the juice from the fruit is gone. So, you'll need at least a 30 oz drinking bottle (if there is such a thing) or a pitcher, and you'll definitely have to use more fruit.

Re: Fruit Infused Water

Lucky Charm — Wed, 08 Apr 2015 20:26:17 GMT

The best thing for you would to buy a bag of organic lemons. And use a glass pitcher.

It's true though, citrus fruits are not acidic, and help the body become more alkaline.

Re: Fruit Infused Water

KYToby — Wed, 08 Apr 2015 20:29:07 GMT

This is, at best, a bunch of hokum. There is nothing to make your body more alkaline. Your blood is a buffered solution, meaning your body will adjust to keep it at a stable pH. Consuming large quantities of alkaline foods or acidic foods will, in no way, change that.

Additionally, lemons and other fruits are acidic -- not alkaline. Drinking more water is good, and adding fruit to the water (if it helps you consume more) is a good thing. Believing in these rumors and pseudoscientific junk, though, will do nothing,

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FastDogWalker2 — Wed, 08 Apr 2015 20:29:51 GMT

I do this too. I use an infuser pitcher that I purchased from Amazon. I like to drink flavored water and this makes it healthy and convenient for me.

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RinaRina — Wed, 08 Apr 2015 20:33:18 GMT

At least it makes the water taste good. I just drank my 2nd round. 40 oz of water in 30 minutes is a lot for me.

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Lucky Charm — Wed, 08 Apr 2015 20:53:04 GMT

I don't think it's good to drink too much at once. You need to spread it out evenly throughout your day. A tall glass of water first thing in the morning since most people go thru the night without drinking any. I keep a glass on my nightstand.

Re: Fruit Infused Water

RinaRina — Thu, 09 Apr 2015 15:42:54 GMT

Update: What a relief! My bloating has disappeared. THAT was painful. This morning's cocktail is 1/2 lemon, 4 strawberries and a pinch of Himalayan salt.

Re: Fruit Infused Water

RinaRina — Thu, 09 Apr 2015 15:47:22 GMT

Update: For those of you who DO drink this cocktail, the Himalayan salt really adds quite a bit of "zip" to this beverage.

Re: Fruit Infused Water

VaBelle35 — Thu, 09 Apr 2015 16:08:12 GMT

I bought this from Ball for my mason jars. It's very handy. I use frozen organic fruit in mine.

Stay naturally hydrated with the Ball® Mason Jar Infuser. Fitting perfectly on any wide mouth mason jar, the stylish and sturdy lid features a BPA-free hanging basket to infuse your favorite fresh flavors into water, teas, juices, and more. An included easy-sip lid makes it easy to take your creations on the go. The Ball Mason Jar Infuser is perfect for use with fresh lemon, lime, mint, cucumber, and many other fresh ingredients.

http://www.freshpreservingstore.com/ball-wide-mouth-jar-infuser/shop/620875/#itemDescription

re pH -- I use a product called RepHresh and take a probiotic daily to help with pH issues. Most of it is related to water aerobics and being in pool water 6x a week.

Re: Fruit Infused Water

RinaRina — Thu, 09 Apr 2015 21:14:50 GMT

Update: Curbs my appetite too. @ 4:00 PM, I had to force myself to eat something. Was just "fasting" all day on the cocktail.

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Tigriss — Thu, 09 Apr 2015 22:39:37 GMT

Well, I tried lemon juice in my water.I have a problem with fructose like people have with lactose, so I can't just drink lemon and water. I have to add sucrose to counter the fructose so I can digest it, so no simple fruit water for me. I like plain water anyway, so no problem there.

I may make some lemon aide and try that since I will use sugar(sucrose) instead of artificial sweetener. Oh well.....I would love to be able to have fruit again since that was my sweet tooth treat.

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Marp2 — Thu, 09 Apr 2015 22:40:21 GMT

Rina33,

Please explain how a "tummy tuck" would fix your bloating problem.

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sfnative — Thu, 09 Apr 2015 22:43:53 GMT

Lemons are acid - lowers ph. How can that make your body more alkaline - higher ph?

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Andreatoo — Fri, 10 Apr 2015 04:36:28 GMT

I buy bags of key limes solely to put in my water. YUM. I considered buying one of those infusing pitchers

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dsky — Fri, 10 Apr 2015 05:22:31 GMT

Sounds refreshing, I just read where cucumber, fresh ginger, spearmint, and lime is good in water. I also know that a teaspoon of organic apple cider vinegar in water is good also. Have fun with all the combo's of infused water.

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sylviahomeatlast — Fri, 10 Apr 2015 05:28:55 GMT

On 4/9/2015 rina33 said:
Update: What a relief! My bloating has disappeared. THAT was painful. This morning's cocktail is 1/2 lemon, 4 strawberries and a pinch of Himalayan salt.

what is Himalayan salt?

Re: Fruit Infused Water

debic — Fri, 10 Apr 2015 12:45:54 GMT

I drink lemon/lime water all the time. Sometimes I put mint and or ginger ice cubes in with it. Always refreshing for me.

Glad it seems to be working for you.

Re: Fruit Infused Water

RinaRina — Fri, 10 Apr 2015 15:29:46 GMT

On 4/9/2015 sfnative said:
Lemons are acid - lowers ph. How can that make your body more alkaline - higher ph?

I don't know -- I read it on youngandraw website. I'm no expert. I just googled "how to make body alkaline", or something like that.