12 DIY Vitamin Water That Works Like A Detox Drink

Water constitutes upto 60% of our body and it serves some of the most critical functions. Considered as our lifeline, water is an essential nutrient that regulates vital functions including transporting nutrients and oxygen across the body, regulating our temperature, flushing out toxins from the body to keep us all going. According to European Food Safety Authority, Parma, Italy, recommended daily water intake is 2.3 & 2.5 Litre for adult women & men respectively. It essentially translates to 8-10 glasses of water intake per day.

Do we need to consume water nourished with vitamins and nutrients ? Does it offer greater health benefits compared to plain water? Can we make our own natural vitamin water? Let’s dig deeper and find out why drinking commercially bottled Vitaminwater may not be a healthy option and how you can make your own natural vitamin water at home?

Vitaminwater is a heavily marketed energy drink brand owned by the Cola-Cola company. These products are loaded with added vitamin and minerals and some of its variants are infused with added sugar which may pose serious health threats. Although the company claims it as a health drink, it’s ingredients do not suggest the same.

Homemade vitamin water may sound outlandish to you, but do you really know that you could consume the benefits of vitamins and minerals in your daily water intake? Yes, with a little assortment in the normal water could make it deliciously beneficial. Vitamin water is advantageous for you and your family’s health in many ways.

* Strawberry, Mint and Lime Water

Loaded with the goodness of vitamin C, Strawberry, Mint and Lime Water is an excellent detox drink. It boosts metabolism and flushes out excess toxins from our body thus making our skin hydrated, glowing and healthy.

How to prepare –

In a decanter, take 10 cups of water
Add 6 strawberries sliced to the half
Add 1 sliced lime and around 12 finely chopped fresh mint leaves
Store in the refrigerator overnight, and serve this tasty chilled vitamin water

* Fennel & Citrus Digestive Water

This drink can boost your overall health dramatically. Fennel and Citrus water keeps digestion related problems at bay, boosts metabolism, removes toxins, promotes hydration and supports weight loss.

How to prepare –

Soak 3 grams of fennel seeds in boiling water for around 10 minutes and cool it to normal temperature
In a vessel, add 10 cups of water
Add lemon juice (1 lemon), 1 thinly sliced orange, 12 fresh chopped mint leaves (optional) and the fennel seeds infused water, mix well
Store in the refrigerator overnight before serving.

* Lemon Cucumber Water

The lemon and cucumber water duo is effective in fighting obesity, provides energy and aids in digestion (8). The alkaline properties of lemon also help you get a clear skin.

How to prepare-

In a vessel, add 10 cups of water
Add 1 sliced lemon, ¼ cup chopped basil leaves (optional) and 12-15 chopped cucumber pieces, mix well
Let the water rest in the refrigerator overnight before serving

* Pineapple and Mint Water

This easy to make drink is enriched with nutrients and keeps you hydrated throughout the day. The concoction removes unwanted toxins from the body.

How to prepare-

In a decanter, add 10 cups of water
Add 1 cup of pineapple cubes
Add 12 finely chopped fresh mint leaves
Let it rest in the refrigerator overnight before serving.

* Blackberry and Sage Mix Water

Loaded with antioxidant properties, this infused water improves metabolism, promotes digestion, adds shine to your skin and benefits the brain.

How to prepare-

Add 10 cups of water in a decanter
Add 10 cups of finely crushed blackberries, and 3-4 sage herbs
Leave the mixture in the refrigerator overnight before serving

* Watermelon with Rosemary Water

This delicious mix is enriched with antioxidants, minerals and nutrients. Watermelon keeps weight, sugar level checked and rosemary aids in digestion.

How to Prepare –

In a pitcher, add 10 cups of water
Add 1 cup watermelon cut into small cubes
Add 2 rosemary stems, and leave it overnight in the refrigerator

* Lime and Ginger Water

This classic concoction keeps obesity at bay, prevents indigestion, keeps you hydrated and flushes out toxins.

How to Prepare –

Add 1 teaspoon ginger in 1 cup boiling water; let it be for 5 minutes. Cool down to normal temperature
In a vessel, take 10 cups of water
Add half a cup ginger cubes, boiled and strained ginger tea, and 1 sliced lemon
Refrigerate overnight before serving

* Apple Cinnamon Water

Enriched with antioxidants and flavanoids, this weight loss drink is an excellent choice for people with extra flab. Cinnamon lowers cholesterol, fights diabetes and improves metabolism.

How to Prepare –

In a vessel, take 10 cups of water
Add 1 cup of apple cubes
Add 2 cinnamon sticks, and 2 teaspoon ground cinnamon powder
Let the water mixture rest in the refrigerator overnight before serving

* Apple and Berries Water

This tasty and healthy mix of detox water can boost metabolism. It may lower cholesterol levels and protect against cancer.

How to Prepare –

In a pitcher, add 10 cups of water
Add 1 cup of apple cubes and berries
Add lime juice to add that extra flavour
Let it rest overnight before serving.

* Orange with Cinnamon Tango

This tango reduces inflammation, controls blood sugar levels and may help in weight loss as well.

How to Prepare –

In a decanter, take 10 cups of water
Add 1 thinly sliced orange
Further add 2 cinnamon sticks
Add 1 thinly sliced lemon
Let it rest in the refrigerator overnight, serve chilled.

* Raw Mango Boost

This energy booster keeps you protected from scorching summer heat. It protects from dehydration and provides necessary energy. It also lowers risk of colon cancer, diabetes, obesity and heart diseases.

How to Prepare –

In a decanter, take 10 cups of water
Add 1 finely sliced raw mango
Add 1 tablespoon of grounded cumin seeds
Add 12-15 finely chopped mint leaves
Let the mixture rest in refrigerator overnight, serve chilled.