FEELING BLOATED? Have an upcoming special occasion but your waistline is creating problems with that bloated up tummy? I have found a fix to such a situation. Its called A DETOX WATER. If you want to get your body back on the healthy track, this INFUSED WATER RECIPE is your ticket to success. It helps to flush out the bloat from your body and clear out the toxins as well. Although our bodies are well equipped to DETOX NATURALLY, but such INFUSED/DETOX DRINKS can certainly help a lot in assisting in this procedure. This refreshing detox drink is packed with some great nutrients that are essentially helpful when you want to feel and look your best. It helps your body FEEL LIGHTER. The ingredients like pineapple, gives it a sweet punch that helps you satiate those SWEET CRAVINGS too. Make a huge jar of this one, slurp it while enjoying the flavors and WASH DOWN THOSE CALORIES.
Ingredients
2 cups pineapple, fresh or frozen, cubed, (outer rind removed, if fresh)
8 cups water (64oz)
1 lemon, sliced (rinds removed for overnight infusion)
2 teaspoons fresh ginger root, peeled then chopped or shaved
Method
1. Muddle the pineapple in a large pitcher. Add remaining ingredients and let sit for a few hours or overnight in the refrigerator.
2. If leaving overnight, remove rinds of lemons to avoid bitter taste. When ready to drink strain to remove the ginger, pineapple and leave the lemons in the water.
Nutritional Info
Serves 8 cups
Nutritional value per serve: Calories 13kcal, Fat 0g, Carbs 4g, Protein 0g
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