Water is dirty? 10 tips to make water taste better
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Over the past 4 years I have written several articles about the importance of water, so I will certainly not repeat this. I think it is safe to say that almost everyone in the Netherlands knows that 2 liters is approximately the guideline. Despite this "fact", it seems like an impossible task for many people to drink enough water.
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Over the past 4 years I have written several articles about the importance of water, so I will certainly not repeat this. I think it is safe to say that almost everyone in the Netherlands knows that 2 liters is approximately the guideline. Despite this "fact", it still seems an impossible task for many people to drink enough water.
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Last weekend a friend of mine joked the following:
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"If water tasted like cola and beer now, I would easily get 2 liters per day"
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"If water tasted like cola and beer, I would easily get the 2 liters a day"
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45 minMain dishRed cabbage, mild olive oil, quinoa plus, forest outing, lemon, sesame oil, soy sauce less salt, Bio Today tahini white in pot, tap water,grilled red cabbage with quinoa salad -
30 minDessertBrie, Roquefort, port salut, gruyere, Camembert, walnut, garlic, thyme, honey, grape, baguette, Red onion, red grape, raisins, Red wine, Red wine vinegar, Brown sugar,generous cheese plate with onion marmalade -
30 minDessertFull Milk, whipped cream, macaroon, custard powder, vanilla sugar, sugar, protein, amaretto, almond liqueur, basic recipe cooking pears,macaroon pastry with casserole
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Then suddenly a nice article idea came to mind. What if most people (for whatever reason) just don't like drinking some water. I also have a number of drinks that I really will not drink for pleasure because I simply do not like them.
Water tastes bad?
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To say that water tastes bad is going too far. However, it is difficult to say what water actually tastes like? Actually to nothing! If you are never used to drinking water, I can indeed imagine that you do not want to drink 2 liters of water a day. Your taste buds are not used to this, so they also have "difficulty" with this. After years of drinking soft drinks or juices, they are spoiled and do not want anything else. These drinks also contain sugars that have an addictive effect. Also for your taste buds!
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The next question:
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5 minDrink without alcoholbananas, cool fresh apple-pear raspberry juice, Soy drink vanilla,soy fruit shake -
20 minMain dishsauerkraut, sticking potato, liquid baking product, half-to-half minced, Spice meatballs, pineapple, olive oil, liquid baking product,gratin sauerkraut dish with minced meat -
40 minMain dishlemongrass, fresh ginger, Red peppers, onions, tomato cubes, fresh cod fillet, coriander, oil, ground turmeric (koenjit), coconut milk, salt,fish in creamy coconut sauce -
15 minSide dishsweet potato, soft goat cheese, egg, spring / forest onion,stuffed sweet potato with egg
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What if water tastes good? Would it be easier to drink enough water?
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I think the answer to the question is clear. When water tastes better (your own favorite taste) then everyone will get 2 liters per day. This does not only apply to water. What if vegetables taste like pie? You can count on everyone getting enough vegetables. I think I eat the "easy" 4 ounces of vegetables a day.
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I think the answer to the question is clear. When water tastes better (your own favorite taste) then everyone will get 2 liters per day. By the way, this does not only apply to water. What if vegetables taste like pie? You can count on everyone getting enough vegetables. I think I eat the "easy" 4 ounces of vegetables a day.
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It is now only a matter of making water taste better. The simplest way is to add flavorings. However, the healthy factor has then disappeared. Below is an overview of the top 10 tips to make water taste better, so that nobody has an excuse for not drinking enough.
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20 minMain dishTasty vine tomato, (olive oil, fresh basil, onion, garlic, Parmigiano Reggiano, zucchini spaghetti, pumpkin spaghetti, mini buffalo mozzarella,lukewarm pumpkin and zucchini spaghetti -
15 minSide dishtraditional olive oil, curry powder, wheat flour, coconut milk, sambal oelek, chicken broth tablet, water, fresh mango,curry sauce with mango -
30 minMain dishtraditional olive oil, lean ground beef, frozen Mexican wok vegetables, salsa sauce mild, taco shell, grated young cheese, creme fraiche,Mexican vegetable in tacos -
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1. Cinnamon sticks
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Add a cinnamon stick to the glass of water. It will provide a distinct but delicious taste with many health benefits. For more information on the benefits of cinnamon, read the following article, "The Health Benefits of Cinnamon"
2. Add 100% pressed fruit (tablespoon)
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Crush some fruit and use the juice to make the water sweet. If you can't choose? Then you can always use different types of fruit. Pear, apple, raspberries, strawberries, etc.
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25 minSmall dishflour, frozen puff pastry, egg, milk, walnut, mature cheese, paprika, dried Provençal herbs,puff pastry-sticks -
20 minSide dishEggs, lettuce, parsley, olive oil (extra virgin), tarragon vinegar, salt and freshly ground pepper,lettuce with egg dressing -
15 minSmall dishbaking flour, peanut oil, flat leaf parsley,ar'nabit mi'li -
15 minAppetizerScottish salmon fillet, butter or margarine, fresh dill, creme fraiche, dry white wine, arugula lettuce melange, pan tostado,baked salmon with white-wine sauce
3. Add leaves
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Actually I am talking about tea here. Normally tea is warm, but this is not always necessary. Add some mint or mint leaves. Great taste and healthy too! At most supermarkets you can buy a mint plant for €2, -. You can pick leaves here for at least a week.
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Actually, I'm talking about tea here. Normally tea is warm, but this is not always necessary. Add some mint or mint leaves. Great taste and healthy too! At most supermarkets you can buy a mint plant for €2, -. You can pick leaves here for at least a week.
4. Taste ice cubes
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Cut fruits such as strawberries, apple and pear into small slices and make ice cubes. You don't have to cut berries, of course, they are small enough. Add some water and leave it in the freezer for a day. Delicious fruit ice cubes is the result. Nice and cool for the summer days!
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25 minMain dishbalsamic vinegar, garlic, steak, Spaghetti, traditional olive oil, fresh green olive tapenade, arugula, Parmigiano Reggiano,spaghetti with steak and arugula -
15 minAppetizerfennel bulb, arugula, red pointed pepper, black agnus carpaccio (a 100 grams), capers,black angus carpaccio with fennel -
35 minMain dishsweet potatoes, salad onion, garlic, cooking dairy, grated cheese for vegetable gratin, almond shavings, peanut oil, breaded schnitzels, Broccoli,crispy schnitzel with sweet potato gratin and broccoli -
30 minMain disholive oil, onion, tomato, risotto rice, laurel leaf, thyme, saffron, turmeric, fish stock of 1 tablet, mixed seafood, mixed whitefish fillet, mussel, lemon,fish paella from the oven
5. Lemon lime
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Add some lemon or lime juice to the water. In addition to the juice, you can also cut it into slices and add this to the water. Besides the fact that you add flavor, it also has other benefits. It provides more energy than coffee, a form of detox, it ensures a less strong feeling of hunger (chance of sweets is reduced), good for your skin and it also helps with weight loss!
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Add some lemon or lime juice to the water. Besides the juice you can also cut it into slices and add this to the water. Besides the fact that you add flavor, it also has other benefits. It provides more energy than coffee, a form of detox, it ensures a less strong feeling of hunger (chance of sweets is reduced), good for your skin and it also helps with weight loss!
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I don't need to mention more reasons, right?
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I don't need to name more reasons, right?
6. Raspberries and blueberries
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Take some raspberries or blueberries and put them in an empty glass. Then "press" it flat. Then add water and you have a "karvan cevitam lemonade". Read below the article why blueberries are so healthy for you: "Blueberries and radicals"
7. Stevia ?!
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This may not be the most healthy tip. However, I think it fits well. Add a little stevia (alternative sweetener) to the water. This will give it a sweet taste. There are no calories, so it is a better alternative than limonde.
8. Cucumber does the trick too
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Add a few slices of cucumber and let the glass with water stand for a few minutes. You can expect a slightly fresh taste!
9. Freeze tangerines
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I recently tested this one. Peel a tangerine and put all the slices in the freezer. When frozen, you add it to the water. This way you have a nice cool glass of water with a nice taste!
10. Blue and red
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The reason why I don't drink "Spa Red" is because it contains too much carbon dioxide. I personally like this very much. However, when you mix flat water (50/50) with carbonated water, you get a mild form of Spa Red. It's worth a try of course!
Conclusion
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So, this was a long list again. Hopefully there are some good tips for you that you can apply immediately. If after reading this article you still have an "excuse" for not drinking enough water, please let me know! For comments or remarks you can place your reaction below the article.