Water

JediSwan
JediSwan Posts: 455 Member
in Food and Nutrition
So my friends, when you get sick of just drinking water to get your "water intake," what else do you drink? Or do you add things to your water to make it taste better to get through all the water you SHOULD be drinking. I sometimes add MIO, or some other crystal light mix.
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  • mjsunshine16
    mjsunshine16 Posts: 251 Member
    The things I add are:
    Ice
    fresh lemon or lime
    crystal light packets (rare though)
  • coliema
    coliema Posts: 7,646 Member
    I either add ice, or lemons. Nothing else. If I add crystal light or a tea bag, I don't consider it "water" anymore.
  • kateanne27
    kateanne27 Posts: 275 Member
    ice and lime, thats it for me, I hate the water add ins, they are either too sweet or have that chemically aftertaste. I drink tea tho.
  • beckajw
    beckajw Posts: 1,728 Member
    Crystal light used to be a main addition to my water. I find the more I drink, the more I love it (water that is). But when I want flavor, I add herbal teas and crystal light.
  • Andromeda173
    Andromeda173 Posts: 33
    I don't really add anything, except ice. :) Something that helps me with water intake is to have a large bottle of water nearby at your job/desk(mine's a one liter) and take 10 swigs every time you get up or sit down. It makes drinking that much seem way less daunting!
  • hondagirl26
    hondagirl26 Posts: 34
    I sometimes add a little splash of cranberry juice. Just gives it a bit of flavour.
  • ChristyRunStarr
    ChristyRunStarr Posts: 1,600 Member
    I'm usually ok with it plain-as long as I have ice so it's ice cold :) I did find (this morning actually) Lipton White Tea with Raspberry-pretty good :)
  • Eve23
    Eve23 Posts: 2,352 Member
    I like to make a twist. I add lime and marchino cherry juice to a little bit. Or a splash of cherry or other juice and a cap full of vinegar with ice.
  • tamtamzz
    tamtamzz Posts: 142
    I put cucumbers in my water.
  • HeatherNicoleMomOf4
    HeatherNicoleMomOf4 Posts: 201
    i just end up buying flavored water to switch it up
  • RoboLikes
    RoboLikes Posts: 519 Member
    Just add ice. Nothing beats ice cold water.
  • bethanp
    bethanp Posts: 72 Member
    Lemon slices or a few drops of lemon juice. Also cucumber slices- tastes like being at a spa :)
  • TiffanySuscheck
    TiffanySuscheck Posts: 123 Member
    I'm allergic to lots of artificial sweeteners so I stay away from Crystal Light and the like.

    I generally keep my water bottle between my face and my computer
    (it's a cambelback, so no hands needed)
    that way whenever I lean forward (to read something, etc) my mouth is so close to the water I automatically take a sip

    Also, I make myself drink my entire water bottle before I allow myself a potty break, so I can fill it up while I'm in the bathroom!! That's a real motivator when I need to tinkle!!!
  • witzless
    witzless Posts: 1 Member
    Cucumber slices are awesome in water!
  • Lkoblara
    Lkoblara Posts: 137 Member
    like others have said, lemon lime or orange slices... you could also try adding cucumber or mint leaves to your water. Sometimes I go for seltzer (aka soda water) if I need some fizz :)
  • CanonMom413
    CanonMom413 Posts: 61
    I add a cap full of lemon juice to a 20 oz bottle. I always get 4- 20oz bottles down before lunch time that way.
  • fatpanda96
    fatpanda96 Posts: 77
    I have some iced tea. I looove me some iced tea :love:
  • crystalflame
    crystalflame Posts: 1,049 Member
    True Orange packets, heavily diluted. Strawberries and real oranges are great too.
  • JediSwan
    JediSwan Posts: 455 Member
    I have a 20 oz jug at my desk at work and constantly reaching for it cause its right in front of my face. Most days its just ice water. I may do the cucumber thing :) There are some days when I despise that water bottle though. lol I dont add things very often but now I have new ideas of what to add. Thanks!
  • Kat120285
    Kat120285 Posts: 1,599 Member
    I have a fun water bottle assortment. I like water with nothing in it and I love adding up all the cups so it's easy for me. When it's cold out though I love herbal teas, I end up drinking so much more in the winter between regular water and herbal tea =]
  • Brandon74
    Brandon74 Posts: 453 Member
    I am fine with just plain water. However, I have used Lemon and the Walmart brand of Mio to put in it as well. I don't consider that part of my water intake though.
  • JeSuisPrest
    JeSuisPrest Posts: 2,005 Member
    I never get tired of it, in fact I find myself drinking it more and more.
  • avasano
    avasano Posts: 487 Member
    love my mio.
  • joecollins9385
    joecollins9385 Posts: 355 Member
    i think i am addicted to mio
  • AllonsYtotheTardis
    AllonsYtotheTardis Posts: 16,947 Member
    I like green tea. I don't add milk or sugar to it, because that's the way I like it. The kinds I choose are very low in caffeine, so I count my tea as part of my water intake.

    There are some great green and / or herbal teas that taste good cold, and would make nice iced-tea. (again, with no sugar added)
  • JediSwan
    JediSwan Posts: 455 Member
    I drink tea on occasion, at night hot tea when I can't sleep. Its always black decaffinated. Sometimes jasmine. My husband likes green tea and I just can't get used to the taste of it. I dont like sweetened tea. Always tastes like liquid sugar to me.
  • KechiaG
    KechiaG Posts: 55
    I usually don't add anything, but when I do it's lemon wedges and as a special treat Crystal Light! :bigsmile:
  • MMMendoza007
    MMMendoza007 Posts: 157 Member
    I put cucumbers in my water.

    Now I bet that's refreshing. Ooo! I could even freeze them!
  • Deedles2012
    Deedles2012 Posts: 122 Member
    I keep a pitcher in the fridge. I will add slices of cucumber, lemon, orange or watermellon. Adds just a little flavor for the times I get bored.
  • lolagurlx0x0
    lolagurlx0x0 Posts: 149 Member
    Tea- Mainly- I eat watermelon and fruits High in water content as well. Lots of things add to your hydration...

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