Grape and Cantaloupe Infused Water
Eating organic foods and including them in healthy recipes and drinks is key to healthy living. This flat belly grape and cantaloupe infused water recipe is full of organic ingredients that are low in calories and high in fiber.
Infused waters are great for weight loss because the water helps you hydrate while flushing out toxins at the same time. It is better to make your own, as store-bought infused waters can be filled with added sugar.
A healthy diet, exercise and self-control are key factors to successful weight loss.
Let’s take a look at the organic foods in this recipe.
Cantaloupe:
One cup of cantaloupe contains only 60 calories and 1.6 grams of dietary fiber.
A study from the Institute for Human Nutrition at Columbia University showed that when participants drank a hot beverage with ginger, they felt more full and had less chance of overeating.
They are an ideal weight loss food, as they are low in calories and high in dietary fiber. Research shows that eating grapes may reduce fat storage in the body.
They are high in pectin fiber, which helps suppress food cravings. It also helps the body eliminate waste products by cleansing and detoxifying it. Lemons are alkaline forming and will aid with weight loss.
Flat belly and weight loss water recipe:
In a BPA-free pitcher or mason jar, add the following:
6 cups of filtered water
1 tbsp of grated ginger
1/2 cup of halved grapes
1/3 cup of cantaloupe chunks (you can also blend or puree)
1 lemon sliced
Let the mixture infuse overnight
Drink it all the next 2 days and enjoy!
TIP: You can do this every other day for 1 week and can do so once a month.
This is safe and very hydrating too.
Make sure you use organic foods and filtered water.
Enjoy!
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REFERENCES:
1. “Ginger Consumption Enhances the Thermic Effect of Food and Promotes Feelings of Satiety without Affecting Metabolic and Hormonal Parameters in Overweight Men: A Pilot Study.” National Center for Biotechnology Information. Metabolism, Oct. 2012. Web. 24 May 2014.
2. “Nutrition Facts and Analysis for Grapes, Red or Green (European Type, Such as Thompson Seedless), Raw.” Self Nutrition Data. Self Nutrition Data, n.d. Web. 27 May 2014.
3. “Grape Intake May Protect against Metabolic Syndrome-related Organ Damage.” UofMHealth. University of Michigan Health System, 22 Apr. 2013. Web. 27 May 2014.
4. “Nutrition Facts and Analysis for Melons, Cantaloupe, Raw [includes USDA Commodity Food A415].” Self Nutrition Data. Self Nutrition Data, n.d. Web. 27 May 2014.
