12 smart tricks that will add flavor to your water

Water gives us life, fills us with energy, "cleanses" our body of toxins, hydrates the skin making it elastic and shiny, while it is the A and Z of any proper diet. According to what we know, we should consume at least 8-10 glasses of water daily to benefit from its beneficial properties. But what happens when the sips just don't go down and the whole thing feels like the torture of a drop?
That's why we've gathered 12 easy and quick ideas that will turn the "boring" and "tasteless" but so important ally into your healthy diet, exactly what you were looking for: great taste, without unnecessary calories, that will make you... drink an extra glass.

1. Put a cinnamon stick in your water bottle and add ice. Not only will it give it a great taste and aroma, but it will also lower your blood sugar concentration and cholesterol.
2. Pour in a few sips of fruit juice. And it will give it a fruity taste and you will save the unnecessary calories, sugars and preservatives of pre-made commercial juices.
3. Add mint, basil or mint leaves for a wonderful and explosively refreshing taste. You can also add a few drops of freshly squeezed lemon or lime. It's everything you need for hot summer days!
4. Make homemade fruit popsicles and keep them in the fridge, ready to use. You can also freeze coffee, tangerines, raspberries, pineapple, watermelon, melon and anything else you can think of. There are countless ideas to try
5. You can also cut up fresh fruit and add it to a pitcher of water that you leave in the fridge overnight. In the morning your water will have absorbed their taste and aroma and will be delicious.
6. Make a puree of blueberries or raspberries and put a spoonful in your glass before filling it with water, plain or sparkling. Mix well and add ice cubes.
7. Cut some slices of cucumber for a different note in your iced water.
8. Choose a bag of your favorite tea (green, white, black or fruity) and make your own iced tea. When serving, you can add a few drops of lemon.
9. And hydration and vitamins? However, you can boil vegetables (like carrots, celery, etc.) and not drain them. Place the pot in the refrigerator and leave it there overnight. The next morning, drain the water so that there are no vegetable remains, and you have a water full of the vitamins of your favorite vegetables.
10. If you want to make your water a little sweeter by avoiding sugar, you can add a spoonful of Stevia.
11. Want to experiment with floral fragrances? Cut a few petals from freshly cut roses, wash them well under running water and let them soak in the water before drinking
12. Are you craving your favorite soft drink? You can add a few sips to your water to give it flavor.

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