Water detox infusions flush out your system, boost your metabolism, and they taste amazing! Need any more convincing? They are super easy to prep. You just need to drop the ingredients (usually diced or cubed fruits and vegetables) into a pitcher or a fruit infuser bottle, fill up halfway with ice, the remainder with water (or skip the ice and fill it just with water). Refrigerate before drinking, if necessary, and enjoy!

Check out our simple and delicious water detox infusions below.

1. Berry Water Detox Infusion

Berries are rich in antioxidants.

• 3 strawberries thinly sliced
• Small handful of blueberries
• Small handful of blackberries/ raspberries

This is the ultimate water detox to boost your immune system – berries are loaded with disease-fighting antioxidants! But their health benefits don’t stop there… Strawberries may improve heart health, brain health and skin health. Blueberries are low in calories, high in fiber, control cholesterol, delay ageing, and may prevent cancer. The blackberries enhance your memory, improve vision, bone health, and skin health. Don’t forget to eat the berries once you’re done drinking the detox! That way you gain the full nutritional benefits of the fruits.

Berries are some of the most delicious foods on the face of the planet – or so I feel. Sometimes I cannot believe these fruit simply grow like that, oh so naturally. Some tart and some sweet, but almost always amazing unless overripe. It’s an honest-to-goodness culinary experience, eating berries. The body makes great use of these little wonders of nature, and they can be very helpful with your detox. They don’t always come cheap, fresh or frozen, but are well worth it.

2. Orange Water Detox Infusion 

• 1 thinly sliced orange
• 1-pint raspberries, lightly crushed

Oranges are popularly known for being high in vitamin C, an antioxidant which improves skin appearance, eye health, fights disease and improves overall health. Oranges are also rich in fiber which keeps you feeling full for longer. Raspberries are full of antioxidants, low in calories and have zero fat. They benefit skin and hair health, fight cancer, boost vision, and enhance memory.

The benefits of oranges are known far and wide, making this infusion a great option for practically everyone. They contain phytochemicals which fight a variety of diseases, prevent kidney stones, and in general help the body stay optimal. Like every other fruit, it is recommended to consume oranges in moderation. This is doubly true if you are undergoing some type of juice fast or practicing a different type of detox. As natural and healthy as it is, it still requires moderation of some kind.

3. Grapefruit Water Detox Infusion 

Pile of sliced grapefruit.

• 1 thinly sliced grapefruit
• Thyme

If you want to try something a little different, go for this grapefruit infusion! Grapefruits are low in calories and rich in fiber, vitamin C, calcium, iron, copper, phosphorus, and magnesium. They protect the heart, lower bad cholesterol, and aid in weight loss thanks to their high fiber content which promotes fullness and reduces hunger. Thyme works as a natural cough remedy, lowers blood pressure, and boosts your immunity.

Grapefruit is like other citrus fruit in some ways. It is considered a low-calorie, high-energy, vitamin-, nutrient-, and mineral-packed natural wonder. While its distinct tartness may not be everyone’s cup of tea, it is a highly useful and beneficial fruit when it comes to aiding the body flush out toxins.

4. Watermelon Water Detox Infusion

• Sliced watermelon
• Mint leaves

Watermelon is one of my favorite fruits. When you couple it with mint in a detox it is absolutely delicious! It’s rich in vitamins and minerals, including vitamin C, vitamin A, potassium, magnesium and vitamins B1, B5 and B6. Other than adding delightful flavor to food and drinks, mint provides you with multiple health benefits. Mint benefits eye health thanks to its vitamin A content, relieves indigestion, and reduces nausea and headaches among its other health benefits.  

Watermelon always – without fail – reminds me of summertime. This fruit already contains a large amount of water inside of it (%92), so it really lends itself naturally to being included in such an infusion. There is something so seductive about it. Although I always prefer eating it to drinking it, there is no denying that watermelon has some serious benefits. Combining watermelon slices with mint can help you feel refreshed and ready for anything.

Conclusion

There is a lot of talk about the efficacy of such detoxes, or rather the lack of it. Something helpful to keep in mind, is that these infusions aren’t miracle workers. They won’t help  you go from “zero to hero”, as it were. Getting rid of toxins efficiently is something your body knows how to do well enough, and when you introduce these types of infusions into the mix, it can help it out. Fruits and veggies have always been a cornerstone of a nutritious diet, and consuming them in liquid form makes absolute sense to me.

There’s no better time to start experimenting with water detox infusions than in the summer when your body needs the hydration the most. If you don’t fancy any of the detox recipes above, feel free to create your own recipe. Simply add your favorite fruits, veggies or herbs to a pitcher or a fruit infuser bottle, fill it with water and ice and you’re good to go.

Getting in shape and keeping that shape is a challenge for pretty much everyone, especially at first. Infusions such as these can you transition into a healthier lifestyle. You can incorporate them into many mainstream diets, and even some off-the-road kinds of diets. Just remember to get your physician’s green light before doing anything extreme or drastic. Enjoy!