My delicious detox water recipe is infused with antioxidant-rich raspberries, lemon, dates and lemon essential oil. These powerful ingredients help supercharge your body with important nutrients so it can flush out toxins, reduce chronic inflammation, reduce bloating, and help your digestive system function optimally.  Drinking plenty of  spring or purified water every day will also help you stay hydrated and energized especially when you combine it with healthy food choices and regular exercise.
I love creating different nutrient-rich waters with a variety of fresh fruits, essential oils, and fresh herbs to infuse wonderful flavor and great benefits into my water. These infused waters are a great replacement for health-depleting commercial beverages like sodas. I drink lemon water every morning and it really helps me start my day off right. 

I get quite a few emails asking what I drink on a daily basis so I decided to start sharing some of my favorite infused water recipes that I use every day to fight inflammation, support detoxification, stay energized, help support my digestive system, and maintain my optimal weight. I hope these recipes will help all of you feel wonderful!

My recipe for flat belly raspberry lemon detox water is great for helping remove bloating and hydrating your body. This detox water also helps your body flush out toxins quickly especially when you do it along with my radiance detox program.

I just recently started doing my new Radiance Holistic Detox Cleanse Program so I can get ready to enjoy the summer with lots of energy and vibrant health! I like doing a detox with every season to reboot my metabolism and help my body get rid of the toxins that we all deal with on a daily basis. Find out why doing a seasonal detox is so effective for helping you maintain vibrant health here.

My detox cleanse does not involve water fasting; only drinking juices, deprivation, or extreme detox diets that are too hard to follow or stick with. You will be enjoying delectable whole foods, infused waters, probiotic-rich tonics, smoothies, and juices like the recipes on my blog that are designed to help your body remove toxins, reduce chronic inflammation, rebuild your digestive system and help you lose weight effortlessly while you get radiant!

My new easy-to-follow wellness program includes over 70+ mouthwatering detox recipes, a step by step detox guide, daily meal plans, shopping lists, my best emotional detox tips, supplements and personal care product recommendations, daily inspirational emails, and some amazing bonus gifts from my fabulous partners!

This program will help you get good fast results and maximum benefits in a short period of time. If you’re ready to jump start your healing so you can feel amazing, try my new program. 

Lemons

Lemons are an alkaline fruit which combines beautifully with so many different foods. Lemons are a powerful detoxifier that is high in antioxidants, vitamin C, potassium, magnesium, and calcium, important nutrients that all work together to help the body reduce chronic inflammation, neutralize free radicals, and support the liver. Lemons are also an aid to relieve constipation and are a great fruit to include in any cleanse.

I used lemon essential oil in my infused water recipe. The brand I use comes from Italian lemons which have wonderful purity,  potency, and health benefits. This delightful lemon essential oil  is rich in antioxidants and great for detoxification. This versatile essential oil can be used aromatically, topically and internally. It is also considered a powerful cleanser and purifying agent that you can use to keep your home fresh and clean.

I like adding essential oils in my recipes because of the fantastic flavor, aroma, and extra benefits that they add to my recipes. The information for dietary use on the label of a essential oil bottle means that this lemon essential oil can be used internally as a dietary supplement. If you have a lemon essential oil that does not say safe for internal or dietary use please do not use it in this recipe! 

If you want to try some of my other infused water recipes check out this delicious berry peach coconut water.

Have you ever made infused waters before? What are your favorite combinations? Please contribute to the conversation by leaving a comment.

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Flat Belly Raspberry Lemon Detox Water

Raw Vegan, Paleo, Dairy-Free, Gluten-Free, Sugar-Free

Makes 64 ounces or 2 quarts

• 2 cups organic raspberries
• 8 cups (64 ounces) spring or filtered water
• 1 large organic lemon—cut into ½- inch slices
• 2 dried Medjool dates (optional but adds nice sweetness to the water)
• 1 drop lemon essential oil-optional 
• 1 gallon clean glass jar with lid 

1. Place raspberries into the bottom of your jar. Add the dates if using then layer the lemon slices on top. Pour water into jar and place lid on top.
2. Place water into the refrigerator and let infuse for 1 hour. Remove the lemon slices and squeeze their juice into the infused raspberry lemon water. I like to remove the lemon slices after 1 hour so the water doesn’t get too bitter from the rinds.
3. Add the lemon essential oil drop into the jar. Stir the water with a spoon, cover with a lid and put water back into the refrigerator overnight for the best flavor.   You can leave the raspberries and dates in the infused water for up to 2 days before you need to strain them out of the water.  You can eat or compost the raspberries and dates rather than just throwing them away. Most of the flavor will be extracted from the raspberries but you can still add them into a smoothie with the dates and other fruits and veggies. Enjoy!
Note: I usually drink all or most of this water in one day so it never lasts  me for 2 days!

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Tuesday, March 15, 2016

Hello there!  How are you doing? I have the perfect drink for you. Today I am sharing a Chia Detox Water.  Chia seeds are a superfood that everyone needs to have in the pantry. Did you know you could add them to water and drink it?

Chia seeds are gluten free and a good source of calcium and fiber.  They are also supposed to help curb your appetite.  When added to a glass of water they swell up and take on a gel like consistency.  I know I don’t ever drink enough water.  It is so good for you and yet why is it so hard to drink?  Really the only time I drink water is at they gym while I am working out.  By then my muscles are screaming for water and it’s too late.  I am trying to drink this detox water first thing in the mornings.  It helps wake me up and gives me energy to get going.

I also enjoy added chia seeds to jams, yogurt and smoothies.

  

I like to add 1 tablespoon of chia seeds to my water. They make black and white ones. I used a glass jar with a lid. Shake the jar really well and let sit for about 10 minutes or until the seeds absorb enough water. Then I add lime juice from one lime and 1/4 teaspoon of agave nectar for sweetness. Shake again and drink. Since the seeds become almost like gel, it might take some getting used to. Another thing is that lime juice is a anti-inflammatory. All round this detox water is super good for you. 

Chia Detox Water Ingredients

1. 1 - 12oz glass of water
2. 1 Tablespoon Chia seeds
3. Juice from 1 lime
4. 1/4 teaspoon agave nectar

Instructions

1. Fill a glass jar with a lid with drinking water
2. Add chia seeds to water. Place lid on the jar and shake well. Let set for 10 minutes
3. Add juice from 1 lime and 1/4 teaspoon agave nectar. Shake again and drink

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Friday, March 11, 2016

I indulged just a bit too much over the holidays. I’m sure you probably feel the same way. For the most part, I live a healthy lifestyle. I don’t normally eat sweets but who can resist a Christmas cookie or two? Add to that the fact that my sister made us a box of her homemade candies and you can see where I’m coming from.

Apple Cinnamon Detox Water | Detox Water Recipes with Apples

Detox water recipes with apple are beneficial to you for a number of reasons. Apples contain pectin and pectin will bond to the heavy metals in your system which lets them be flushed from your body more easily which in turn helps your liver. Apples also contain antioxidants and flavanoids like Vitamins C and B Complex. To make this detox water even healthier, I’ve added cinnamon to it. Cinnamon is super healthy and helps balance your blood sugar. It’s also an antioxidant and I can always use more of  those.

Apple Cinnamon Detox Water

Author: Ellen Christian

Recipe type: beverage

Serves: 2

Apple Cinnamon Detox Water Ingredients

• 2 organic apples
• 2 cinnamon sticks (food grade)
• water
• ice if you want

Instructions

1. Cute the apples into large chunks. Be sure you leave the skin on.
2. Fill a Mason jar with chunks of apple, add 1 cinnamon stick and fill with water.
3. Let sit overnight in the refrigerator.
4. Serve over ice if you want or drink as is.

Please start with organic apples. You don’t want to be drinking water that has had apples that were sprayed with pesticides floating around in it. When you purchase cinnamon sticks, make sure that you purchase food-grade cinnamon sticks and not cinnamon sticks intended for crafting from the craft store. There is a difference in how they were treated. I admit that I am not a big fan of plain water. One of my  goals for this year is to drink more water and this Apple Cinnamon Detox Water is a tasty way to do that.  To save money, be certain to buy the cinnamon sticks in bulk rather than in the tiny jars from the grocery store.

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Friday, March 11, 2016

If you do not follow me on Instagram or Facebook you most likely do not know that I have been u picking Strawberries the last couple of weeks ( about 10 pounds in all so far) – most of them I will freeze in 1 cup amounts – perfect for using in a recipe or making into a smoothie

For the rest I will be making jams and breads and of course many drinks

I have been experimenting with different infusions — and I finally added some basil to my drink ( I did not think it would work … but it totally does – I was shocked!)

Have you ever tried infused water? If you have what did you think?

Also make sure to use plenty of ice – the colder the water the more calories your body burns ( the body has to heat up the water to use — I hope that makes sense) — so be generous on that ice

What the ingredients do for you

Cucumbers – Refreshing

Strawberries – Energy BOOSTER – Adds a wonderful flavor to the water plus has enough fiber to boost your digestion

Basil – Helps curb appetite, settle upset tummies, also is a  fluid retention helper ( I know when it is warm I am always retaining water)

I have been drinking infused water instead of soda for about a month now and I have lost about 4 pounds — my diet is pretty much the same — so it is working

Also I wish I got another picture of this recipe but I wanted to drink it too much

If you make the Belly Slimming Detox Water Recipe please make sure to leave a comment what you thought – I love your feedback

Love You Guys!

Belly Slimming Detox Water Recipe

Belly Slimming Detox Water Ingredients

• Ice
• Water
• 3 Basil leaves roughly chopped
• 1 strawberry sliced
• 3 - 5 slices of cucumber

Instructions

1. Combine all the ingredients in a large glass
2. Let it sit for 5 minutes at least
3. Enjoy   

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