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Make your water Deeee-lish!

6/25/2015

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     It took me years to get used to the taste of fresh, plain ol' water; now I love it and drink several litres daily.  However, I love to flavor-up my water with some healthy additions that make it even more tasty and more of a treat!  You can try this with cucumber, berries, pomegranates, apricots... peaches are one of my favorite.  Be sure and use organic fruit when you can.  Filtered tap water is super-cheap: you can get a Brita or other brand for your kitchen sink for $20 now, and the filters last for months (only $20 replace).  PLEASE DO NOT contribute to the overflow of our land fills and the creation of plastic trash by buying bottled water!  [lecture complete!]

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Water of the Day: Fresh pineapple water!

     Peel and core a fresh pineapple.  Did you know you can grow your own pineapple in a pot by planting the top?  Yummies! Save the peel and boil with rice to make Panamanian Horchata!  Ok, I have ADD, let's get back to the water!
     Take the core (that you normally throw out!) and cut into cubes that will fit into a large water container.  I recycle any bottle I can, or use a glass jar, a milk jug, whatever... add filtered water.  It's that simple.  Let it sit in the frig for a few hours, and poof!  Deeelish water with a hint of pineapple!  
     I also add Organic Apple Cider Vinegar and stevia for some extra healthy benefits and taste.  You may have to get used to the flavor of the vinegar, so just add a small splash to start.  Stevia is derived from a plant, has no effect on insulin uptake or blood sugar levels, and is calorie and carb free.  It's a great source of sweetness without the negative side effects of carcinogenic chemically made sweeteners like Splenda, SweetnLow, Equal.   (Throw those out!).  
     I learned the vinegar trick in Korea, where you are served a deeelish healthy drink at the spas (Korean Bathhouses, called Jjimjjilbangs---best place on the planet for relaxation!)  The Korean vinegar drink is a concentrate of healthy vinegar and fruit juice, diluted in water, with a splash of sugar added.  So I've re-worked the recipe with sugar.  My favorite was pomegranate and blueberry!  You can do the same if you have a super-powerful blender!  That's for another blog post...  
     Enjoy drinking your healthy and deeelish Pineapple Water all day!!
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