This Apple Spice Detox Water is a simple infusion and a great way to enjoy the flavors of fall without all the sugar! Made with fresh apples, cinnamon, star anise, and water!
Apple Detox Water
This Apple Spice Detox Water is a great way to enjoy one of the fall’s most delicious flavors without all the calories! I know I’ve been pounding you all with sugary fall treats the last few weeks, but today we’re switching things up and getting a little more real.
Did you know that I’m overweight? It’s something that’s constantly in the back of my mind. The way I feel about how I look changes on an hour by hour basis, but that’s not the real reason the 1.6 points over my desired BMI scares me. It scares me because of my heart.
Having lost two grandparents to heart conditions and a long line of heart disease in my family, I’m fully aware that one day all these cookies and cheeseburgers are going to catch up with me. Higher weight means higher risks.
As I’ve gotten older, I’ve tried to make a conscious effort to reduce and substitute the carbs where I can and eat the things I enjoy in moderation.
Towards the end of high school, I began to realize just how much sugar bottled drinks had in them and made a strong attempt to drink more water. However, I missed the flavor and decided to play around with naturally infused waters.
This Apple Spice Detox Water is one of my favorites, along with my mojito water and lemon water. It’s perfect for this time of year with its hints of apple, cinnamon, and star anise and also helps to combat the comfort food we tend to indulge in once fall hits (hello, pumpkin everything).
I like to make my waters up in mason jars because they’re wide mouthed and easy to take on the go. Water itself naturally detoxes and flushes our bodies, that’s why it’s recommended that we drink so much of it. Cinnamon is great for your heart, your brain, and your blood sugar, while anise has tons of benefits including digestive health, insomnia fighting agent, and is also great for your sex drive 😉
It’s becoming harder and harder to make healthy decisions based on the numbers on a package. With so many conflicting ideas on what’s “healthy”, what are we, the general consumer, supposed to know and believe? I’ve come to the conclusion that it’s best to just take care of ourselves the best we can and make informed decisions about our food consumption.
Apple Spice Detox Water
Ingredients
- 12 oz. water
- 1 apple thinly sliced
- 2 cinnamon sticks
- 3 star anise
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients in a mason jar and chill overnight or at least for a few hours.
- Can refill 3-4 times before replacing apples and spices.
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Rebecca Hubbell says
Absolutely!
Stacy Dietrich says
Can you do this without the star anise? Never heard of those and don’t have opportunities to run to the store right now due to lockdown.
Rebecca says
Fridge
Francisco says
When you say chill do you mean let it sit,or place in fridge?Thank You,just starting out on these drinks!
Laina Turner says
I love stuff like this. I will be going to the store for supplies soon.
Theresa @DearCreatives says
Looks amazing for infused water type drink. Pinned & shared. Thanks for joining the Inspiration Spotlight party. Hope to see you again soon.
Mollie says
What a lovely idea! Thanks for sharing on Throwback Thursdays!
Amber says
This looks so delicious! It’s a different spin on infused water, and I love the idea! Thanks for linking up with us at the Best of the Blogosphere!
Maria Magdalena says
I using star anise to cook the meal, and you use it in infused water? What a great idea! I must try this. I pinned at the Pinterest board. Thank you for your participation at Tasty Tuesday Creative K Kids.
Lisa @ Fun Money Mom says
This sounds delicious and I love that it’s such a health alternative! Thanks so much for sharing at Share The Wealth Sunday!
xoxo
Lisa
Deb- It's me, debcb! says
I’ve never tried to infuse water with apple. I’ll have to add it to my list! Thanks for linking up at the Best of the Blogosphere Linky party!
creativejewishmom/sara says
looks great, thanks for sharing on craft schooling Sunday! also, whatever you can do to help promote the party and/or my blog would be greatly appreciated, my party has exploded and has now become a huge time investment!