Drinking water infused with fruits a veggies is one of the most effective ways to keep your body clean and detoxifying effectively. Water comprises much of your body (about 60% of the body for adult men and 50% for women).

Many have found that making pitchers of infused water makes them more likely to drink the water they need to cleanse their body than they would with plain old boring-tasting water. By leaving fruits and veggies infusing in your water for hours, you’ll create delicious-tasting waters that are easy to drink down.

There is no doubt that the trillions of cells that make up your body need water to fulfill their duties and function well so that that you can feel good.

And by drinking refreshing water infused with fruit and other plants, you’ll be filling up with unique-tasting water while staying away from the over consumption of unhealthy foods or beverages.

Think of it like this: you’re keeping out the bad stuff and putting in the good stuff.

Water is critical for eliminating toxins and toxicants out through your urine and feces. And maybe people eat too many dehydrating processed foods drink little water.

Water is critical for eliminating toxins and toxicants out through your urine and feces. And maybe people eat too many dehydrating processed foods drink little water.

The kidneys need water to process toxic substance and your colon needs water to help keep feces hydrated and easily moving out of your digestive tract. Water also will help keep the cells of your other detox organ -the liver - hydrated and functioning optimally.

So start drinking detox waters. We have scoured the internet to give you a compilation of effective detox water recipes you can add to your daily routine.

1. Slim Down Detox Water

Flavored waters are perfect for giving you a pleasant and mild sweet taste without adding extra calories from sugar. This drink will give you a nice dose of vitamin C and the bioflavonoid antioxidants that accompany it in lemons and limes.

• Spring water
• Grapefruit, sliced
• Cucumber, sliced
• Mint leaves
• Lemon, sliced
• Lime, sliced

Source: Slim Down Detox Water Recipe

2. New Year Detox Water

Instead of intoxicating your liver with an excess of alcohol this new year, treat your detox organ with clean water and plant essences.

• Spring water
• Raspberries
• Peeled grapefruit
• Sliced cucumbers
• Sliced pears
• Fresh mint

Additional add-ins

• Sliced lemons
• Sliced limes
• Cranberries
• Blueberries

Source: New Year Detox Water Recipe

3. Detox Water for Craving Control and Beautiful Skin

You’ll fight cravings with this slightly sweet water. It also contains vitamin C from lemons which is needed to synthesize collagen in your skin. You want lots of collagen and strong collagen so that your skin will look firm!

• Water
• Lemon
• Strawberries, sliced
• Apple, sliced
• handful of fresh mint leaves
• Cinnamon
• handful of ice

4. Detox 'Spa' Water

A classic spa recipe for refreshing water when you’re renewing and resting your body. There’s nothing like the taste of mint and cucumber-infused water.

• Water
• Cucumber, wedged or sliced
• Lemon, wedged or sliced
• Mint leaves

Source: Detox 'Spa' Water Recipe

5. Apple, Cinnamon and Honey Infused Water

If you’re looking for a more sweet water, enjoy this honey-infused water, which has antimicrobial properties, B vitamins, and healthy enzymes.

• Apples, core removed, cut into thin slices
• Organic raw honey
• Cinnamon sticks
• Pure/tap water
• Ice cubes, to serve

Source: Apple, Cinnamon and Honey Infused water Recipe

6. Citrus Mint Detox Water

Citrus galore! This way, you’ll get TONS of bioflavonoid antioxidants and vitamin C - both of with can protect help the liver cleanse itself.

• Limes, cut into thin slices
• Lemons, cut into thin slices
• Handful fresh mint
• Pure/tap water
• Ice cubes, to serve

Source: Citrus Mint Detox Water

7. Grapefruit and Apple Cider Vinegar Fat Flush Water

Apple cider vinegar has long been touted as a remedy for many ailments. Animal research has shown that is has measurable antioxidant and liver-protective effects ¹. It’s good for your liver!

• Red grapefruits, cut into thin slices
• Apple cider vinegar
• Pure tap water
• Ice cubes, to serve

Source: Grapefruit and Apple Cider Vinegar Fat Flush Water Recipe

8. Chia Detox Water

Plenty of water in this one, with nectar from the agave cactus and chia seeds put in to keep your digestive tract eliminating waste efficiently.  

• Water
• Chia seeds
• Juice from Lime
• Agave nectar

Source: Chia Detox Water Recipe

9. Wonder Water with Green Apple, Cucumber, and Mint

Apples contain powerful polyphenol antioxidants that fight inflammation, including in the liver ².  

• Filtered water
• Green apple (like Granny Smith)
• Cucumber
• Small handful mint leaves
• Squeeze of lemon or lime juice (optional)

Source:  Wonder Water with Green Apple, Cucumber & Mint

10. Orange Mint Coconut Water

A nice watered down fruit juice. Sparkling water, orange juice, and electrolytes from coconut water.

• Freshly squeezed orange juice
• Club soda
• Coconut water
• Sprigs of fresh mint
• Handful of ice cubes

Source: Orange Mint Coconut Water Recipe

11. Mango, Lime, and Cilantro H2O

There is some evidence that cilantro can help you detox from heavy metals or prevent the buildup of heavy metals ³. Add a little mango essence.

• Ripe mango sliced
• Lime sliced into rounds
• Cilantro
• Water
• Purified water

Source: Mango, Lime and Cilantro H2o

12. Refreshing Detox Water

Orange water with classic mint and cucumber.

• Water
• Oranges, sliced
• Lemon, sliced
• Cucumber, sliced
• Fresh mint

Source: Refreshing Detox Water Recipe

13. Detox Water

Grapefruit adds some variety to your citrus detox waters. Grapefruit has been shown to protect the liver from damage caused by toxic substances ⁴.

• Purified water
• Lemon, sliced
• Lime, sliced
• Grapefruit, sliced
• Cucumber, sliced
• Ginger, sliced (add more if you like)
• Peppermint leaves
• Sliced oranges (optional)

Source: Detox Water Recipe

14. Lemon Cucumber Mint Water

Sliced cucumber always works perfectly in water.

• Water
• Lemon, sliced
• Cucumber, sliced
• Fresh mint
• Ice, for serving

Source: Lemon Cucumber Mint Water

15. Strawberry Flavored Water (Detox Water)

Get some organic strawberries, put them in your water, and add basil for an herby flavor to this detox water. 

• Strawberries, hulled and quartered
• Lemon, sliced
• Small handful of basil, scrunched
• Ice and cold filtered water

Source: Strawberry Flavored Water Recipe

16. Watermelon Flavored Water (Detox Water)

Watermelon adds a light sweetness to your water and is mostly water itself. This melon is composed of over 90% water and gets its red color from the antioxidant lycopene.

• Watermelon, cut into thirds or quarters
• Small handful of basil, scrunched
• Ice and cold filtered water

Source: Watermelon Flavored Water Recipe

16. Blueberry Orange Agua Fresca

Oranges taste great, give water a nice zest, and are a good source of antioxidants and zinc.

• Water
• Oranges
• Handful blueberries

Source: Blueberry Orange Agua Fresca

17. Grapefruit Water

Just grapefruit and water. Simple! Also, grapefruit has been shown to “enhance” liver detoxification in rats - chances are its good for your liver as well ⁵.

• Red grapefruit, sliced
• Water

Source: Grapefruit Water Recipe

18. Fruit Infused Water

All the greatest tropical fruits put together. You’ve got a ton of choices on this recipe. Add what you want.

• Raspberry (or strawberry)
• lemon
• Watermelon mint
• Tropical (mango pineapple)
• Citrus cucumber (lemon, lime, orange, cucumber)

Optional:

• Apples, honeydew, cantalope, blueberries, blackberries, peaches
• Rosemary, basil, mint

Source: Fruit Infused Water Recipe

19. Strawberry Lemonade Probiotic Spa Water

Believe it or not, probiotics help your gut detoxify harmful substances like toxic metals ⁶. They are also critical for digestive and even whole body health.

• Purified water
• Good Belly Probiotics
• Strawberry, sliced
• Lemon, sliced
• Aloe vera juice

Source: Strawberry Lemonade Probiotic Spa Water Recipe

20. Cinnamon Strawberry Detox Water

Cinnamon is packed with antioxidants - far more than your average fruit or vegetable.

• Strawberries
• Teaspoon cinnamon
• Lime
• Water

Source: Cinnamon Strawberry Detox Water Recipe

21. Lemon Cayenne Ginger Detox Water

Cayenne pepper has been evidenced to bolster the body’s antioxidant defenses, fight inflammation, and boost metabolic rate ⁷. It stimulates your body and makes it easier to burn fat.

• Water
• Lemons
• Fresh ginger
• Cayenne pepper

Source: Lemon Cayenne Ginger Detox Water Recipe

22. Springtime Strawberry Spa Water

Spring is here so bring out the fresh herbs.

• Water
• Lemon, thinly sliced
• Cucumber, thinly sliced
• Strawberries, hulled and thinly sliced
• Sprigs of fresh herbs – basil or mint is nice

Source: Springtime Strawberry Spa Water Recipe

23. Cucumber Crush

Add kiwi to your list of detox water fruits. Scientists have discovered crazy things about kiwi - for instance, it appears to lessen DNA damage and stimulate DNA repair ⁸.

• Kiwis
• Lime
• Cucumber
• Sprig of mint

Source: Cucumber Crush Recipe

24. Strawberry Kiwi

Strawberry and kiwi in water. It’s a pretty sight.

• Strawberries
• Kiwis

Source: Strawberry Kiwi Recipe

25. Watermelon Mint

Red and green, fruit and veggie.

• Cubed watermelon
• Mint leaves

Source: Watermelon Mint Recipe

26. Cleansing Lemon Mint

Another variation of the favorite detox water ingredients - lemon, cucumber, and mint.

• Lemon
• Cucumber
• Mint leaves

Source: Cleansing Lemon Mint Recipe

27. Berry Blast

Berry water. Berries are often the most antioxidant rich fruits.

• Handful of raspberries
• Handful of blackberries

Source: Berry Blast Recipe

28. Detox Apple Cinnamon Water

A great detox water for the fall season. Apple and cinnamon brings out the flavor of fall.

• Apple, thinly sliced (choose your favorite variety of apple)
• Cinnamon stick

Source: Detox Apple Cinnamon Water Recipe

29. New Year Detox Water

• Large pitcher of spring water
• Raspberries
• Peeled grapefruit
• Sliced cucumbers
• Sliced pears
• Fresh mint

additional add-ins

• Sliced lemons
• Sliced limes
• Cranberries
• Blueberries

Source: New Year Detox Water Recipe

30. The Skinny

This one is very minty. 10 mint leaves!

• Water
• Cucumber, wedged or sliced
• Lemon, wedged or sliced
• Mint leaves

Source: The Skinny Recipe

31. Warm Lemon Water with Turmeric

Turmeric is a powerful detoxification spice because it activates the body’s antioxidant and protective defenses (the Nrf2 enzyme is activated).

• Lemon
• Turmeric
• Warm water
• Dab of honey (optional)

Source: Warm Lemon Water with Turmeric Recipe

32. Ginger and Lime Infused Water

Ginger enhances the antioxidant activity of the liver ⁹. This tasty herb helps protect your liver and clean up oxidative stress.

• Ginger
• Lime

Source: Ginger and Lime Infused Water Recipe

33. Cucumber and Basil Infused Water

Cucumber contains silica, which is essential for healthy skin and bones, since it is involved in the formation of collagen.

• Cucumber
• Basil

Source: Cucumber and Basil Infused Water Recipe

34. Pineapple and Mint Infused Water

A simple tropical taste to this one. Pineapple is known for its bromelain content. This is a powerful anti inflammatory enzyme.

• Pineapple, chopped
• Mint leaves

Source: Pineapple and Mint Infused Water Recipe

35. Melon and Basil Infused Water

Balls of orange cantaloupe in your water - a pretty sight. And cantaloupe is full of potassium for proper heart function and B vitamins.

• Cantaloupe, scooped into balls
• Basil

Source: Melon and Basil Infused Water Recipe

38. Sweet and Energizing Pineapple Blueberry Infused Water

Keep the pineapple coming.

• Pineapple, cut into chunks
• Frozen blueberries
• Cup ice

Source: Sweet and Energizing Pineapple Blueberry Infused Water Recipe

39. Natural Belly Slimming Detox Water Recipe

• Mint leaves
• Slices orange
• Slices lemon
• Cucumber
• Ice cold water

40. Lemons and Cherries

Yum. Cherry water! Cherries are packed with dark antioxidants called anthocyanins that have shown impressive anti-inflammatory abilities and can benefit cardiovascular health.

• Cherries (halved if you like a little extra flavor)
• Lemon sliced

Source: Lemons and Cherries Recipe

41. Peaches, Plums, and Mint

Peaches contain a good hit of vitamin C which is great for liver and skin health. You need vitamin C to generate collagen.

• Peach (sliced)
• Plum (sliced)
• Mint leaves

Source: Peaches, Plums, & Mint Recipe

42. Pomegranates and Mint

If you drink down the pomegranate seeds at the end, you’ll get a dose of colon-cleansing fiber.

• Pomegranate seeds
• Mint leaves

Source: Pomegranates and Mint Recipe

43. Oranges, Lemons, and Limes

Another blast of citrus.

• Orange slices
• Lemon slices
• Lime slice

Source: Orange, Lemons and Limes Recipe

44. Blackberries and Mint

Blackberries to give your water a nice mild fruit taste. Another great source of fiber and antioxidants if you so choose to eat them.

• Blackberries
• Mint leaves

Source: Blackberries and Mint Recipe

45. Lemons & Raspberries

For a slightly sour flavor, choose raspberries.

• Lemon (sliced)
• Raspberries

Source: Lemons and Raspberries Recipe

46. Lime, Apples, and Basil

Green on green. Lime and green apple.

• Lime, sliced
• Green apple (sliced)
• Basil leaves

Source: Lime, Apples and Basil Recipe

47. Oranges, Plums, and Mint

Plums and their dried form of prunes have been evidenced to benefit liver health and detoxification abilities ¹⁰.

• Orange, sliced
• Small plums
• Mint leaves

Source: Oranges, Plums and Mint  Recipe

48. Lemons, Grapes, and Honeydew

Fresh honeydew will give your water a beautiful light green hue. It’s packed with vitamin C, trace minerals, and B vitamins.

• Slices lemon
• Large grapes
• Honeydew

Source: Lemons, Grapes and Honeydew Recipe

49. Apples, Grapes, and Cinnamon

Grapes contain resveratrol, which activates protective anti-inflammatory genes in your body. They also taste great in water.

• Green apple, sliced
• Red apple, sliced
• Red grapes
• Green grapes

Source: Apples, Grapes and Cinnamon Recipe

50. Kiwi, Blackberries, and Apples

A rare mix of fruit. Quite exotic.

• Kiwi slices
• Blackberries
• Fuji apple, sliced

Source: Kiwi, Blackberries and Apples Recipe

51. Watermelon and Mint

A different mix of mint and watermelon.

• Watermelon slices
• Mint leaves

Source: Watermelon and Mint Recipe

52. Strawberries, Cucumbers, and Mint

Strawberries are one of the few fruits that contain a substantial amount of thyroid-supporting idone.

• Strawberries, sliced
• Slices cucumber
• Mint leaves

Source: Strawberries, Cucumber and Mint Recipe

53. Oranges and Blueberries

Plop one whole orange in there.

• Orange, sliced
• Blueberries

Source: Oranges and Blueberries Recipe

54. Apples, Lemons, and Carrots

Carrots! Who knows, maybe the end result will taste like carrot cake but you’ll just be drinking cleansing water.

• Red Delicious apple, sliced
• Lemon sliced
• Slices carrot

Source: Apples, Lemons and Carrots Recipe

55. Grapefruit and Cucumber

An invigorating mix.

• Grapefruit,  sliced
• Cucumber, sliced

Source: Grapefruit and Cucumber Recipe

The takeaway:

You have a lot of tasty waters to choose from. All of these different flavors will make it exciting to drink water. Instead of having to down plain water, your tastebuds will be engaged with the subtle flavors of different fruits and herbs. Detox waters will also please your eyes with their beautiful colors.

So keep those toxins moving out of your body and keep your cells well hydrated so that they can work well 24 hours a day for you. Health and beauty will be your reward.

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