Gem and Jo's Water of the Week - Apple and Grape.

It is a gorgeous bank holiday Monday here in Ireland at the moment (it actually isn't raining for once!), so what better way to enjoy the little sunshine we get than relaxing with a nice glass (or pitcher) of fruit infused water! Today's special; Apple and Grape!

Here's what you'll need:

An Apple!

A Handful of Red Grapes. 

Thinly slice the apple and chop your grapes in two. 

Chuck it all into some ice water and you're good to go!

Here's why this combo is good for you: 

• Grapes are a great source of potassium. 
• Apples are a great source of immune boosting vitamin C
• Apples are a great source of antioxidants which help fight free radicals
• Grapes can help to reduce blood pressure through anti inflammatory mechanisms. 
• Grapes are great for keeping your hydrated!

What's your favourite fruity water to drink on a sunny day?

 Until next time,

Gem and Jo's Water of the Week - Flavoured Water

This week we've decided to do something a little different, and it wasn't because of the fact that neither of us happened to have any fruit in our houses today (that's a lie, we got a little lazy...oops)

The other day we happened upon something amazing, magical in fact. 

Flavoured water.

Don't rush to judge us now, we know that the general opinion of flavoured water isn't great but this one seems pretty good to us!  We picked up Tesco's Orange and Peach Still Water, just to try something a little different and we were surprised at how good it is!

It's seriously tasty and from the ingredients the only thing it contains is a little flavouring and some sweeteners. All the GDA information is in the green and it contains hardly anything! Check for yourself, here's the nutritional information for Tesco's Peach and Orange Still Water:

You can pick this 1 litre bottle up for just 40c! How good is that? You can also get it in a pack of 4 for €1.99 or you can go fancy and get Volvic's version for €1.45

You can pick these up from Tesco stores or you can order them online here

Have you tried this water or any other flavoured water? What's your opinion?

Until next time,

Gem and Jo's Water of the Week - Strawberry and Lemon

And it's back! Water of the week took an unscheduled break last week, lets just blame it on someone else and not our inability to remember the simple things. It's all George's fault. Whoever George is. 

This week it's Strawberry and Lemon, a really refreshing and light combo. Perfect for this time of year! 

Here's what you need: 

Strawberries!

A Lemon!

Thinly slice your strawberries and lemons, don't forget to make sure the slices fit in your water bottle!

Chuck everything into some icy water and off you go.

Here's why this combo is good for you: 

• Both lemons and strawberries are go to detoxing fruits for when you're feeling a little unwell or generally want to feel better and healthier. 
• Strawberries are high in water and fibre content!
• Strawberry and lemon water is thought to have the ability to flush your liver of toxins!
• Lemon water is a natural digestion aid and can stave off hunger during a diet!
• Strawberries whiten your teeth while lemons help your skin!

What water are you drinking this week? Have you tried any other fruit infused waters?

Until next time, 

Gem and Jo's Water of the Week - Orange and Lemon

If you've been reading lately you've probably gotten the hang of our weekly water posts! If you're a new reader, welcome! Every week we post a new fruit infused water recipe. Mostly we post on Mondays so we can start the week off right! This week, we're gonna be drinking lots of Orange and Lemon water, fresh and fruity! 

Here's what you need:

An Orange!

A Lemon!

A jug with lots of ice! 

Slice the lemon and orange up into nice little slices, remember to make sure the slices fit into your water bottle! 

Chuck everything (except any pips!) into the ice water and get yourself a glass and start sipping!

Here's why this combo is good for you: 

• Lemon water gives your immune system a good boost cause it's full of Vitamin C!
• Lemon also aids digestion and cleanses your system. 
• Lemon freshens your breath and helps to keep your skin clear!
• Oranges boost heart health!
• Oranges are known to help to reduce the risk of a number of illnesses, including kidney infections!

So get chugging you guys, who would pass up such a healthy, tasty drink!

What water will you be drinking this week? Will you try this one?

Until next time,

Gem and Jo's Water of the Week - Orange and Blueberry

Welcome, welcome, welcome to another Water of the Week! This week we're gonna be chugging Orange and Blueberry water, here's how you can make this combo too: 

What you need:

And Orange, preferably a big one so you can slice it up.

Blueberries! Ours are frozen so they keep our drink cool!

Chop up the orange into thin slices, and chop them in half if they don't fit into your water bottle!

Then chuck the fruit and ice into the jug/water bottle and drink away! Yum!

Here's why this combo is great for you!

• Blueberries and oranges are bursting with Vitamin C which helps to boost your immune system and keep your gums healthy!
• Munching on some blueberries has been thought to reduce the risk of cancer!
• Blueberries also boost brain health! 
• Eating oranges promotes good heart health
• Oranges can help to improve skin damage from the sun, either through eating or applying it topically!

Those are some mighty fine reasons to enjoy this fruity combo this week! God knows we could all do with some brain health!

What water combo will you be drinking this week?

Until next time, 

Gem and Jo's Water of the Week - Cucumber and Lemon

Week 3 ladies and gents! Get ready for one of the original fruit infused waters: Cucumber and Lemon! It's pretty simple what you're gonna need here but take a look below to see pretty pictures of it!

A lemon!

A cucumber

Slice the lemon and cucumber thinly and make sure they can fit into your water bottle with a little wiggle room so they can infuse! Chuck in some chunks of ice and off you go!

Here's why this combo is good for you:

• Lemons have strong antibacterial, antiviral and immune-boosting powers!
• Lemons can be used as a weight loss aid because they aid digestion
• Lemons can help to cleanse your liver!
• Eat a few slices of cucumber before sleeping and it'll help to relive your hangover! 
• Cucumber helps to lower blood sugar levels! 

What water will you be drinking this week? Did you enjoy last weeks? 

Until next time,

Gem and Jo's Water of the Week Cucumber and Strawberry

Welcome to week 2 of our weekly healthy water drinking, thing. We're not too sure what to call it but its happening! Last week all you lovely viewers seemed to really enjoy our Raspberry and Apple water and this week we are sure you will love some Cucumber and Strawberry! It's both refreshing and sweet, the perfect combo if you ask us. 

Here's what your gonna need:

Some strawberries! As many as you would like!

A cucumber! 

A jug with water and ice, you gots to keep that goodness cold!

Then all you need to do it chop the fruit and veg up into your preferred size (remember to make sure it can fit in your water bottle!). Give the mixture a stir and leave it to infuse for a few minutes before pouring yourself a large glass and relaxing! Or you can pour it into a bottle and leg it out the door like we do every morning, lateness is a disease people!

Here's why this combo is so good for you:

• Strawberries are a source of Vitamin C which boosts immunity
• Strawberries also have ellagic acid which when combined with vitamin C can help maintain collagen! That prevents wrinkles ladies! 
• Cucumber is a source of B vitamins which can give you an energy boost!
• Cucumber also replenishes lost vitamins and hydrates! 
• Putting a slice of cucumber on your tongue can help to relieve bad breath!

Plus eating strawberries is thought to whiten your teeth! So after you've finshed drinking, you can eat the fruit and veg and feel great! It's like a drink and lunch in one go!

Do you like fruit infused water? Will you try this one?

Until next time,

Gem and Jo's Water of the Week - Raspberry and Apple.

It's February which means that by now most of us have totally failed or forgotten about our new years resolutions. But who says you need the start of a new year to make a healthy change? So what's on our agenda you may ask.... Water. You've probably heard hundreds of times that drinking water is the first step to a healthy lifestyle. It helps to improve your skin, maintain your muscles and fight fatigue. "But water is soo boring!!" we hear you say. Well we're here to show you how to spice up your water and add some extra vitamins!
Valentine's day is just around the corner and what says Valentine's Day more than PINK! Here's our water of the week, Apple and Raspberry Infused Water.

Here's what you need:

A Pink Lady Apple!

Some frozen Raspberries!

A jug, some water (duh!) and ice in a cute glass. 

All you need to do is chop your apple up into thin slices (avoid loosing a limb during the process) and chuck everything into the water! Simples! 

Let your water sit for a few minutes, to infuse all the goodness and you are good to go! Stick it in a cute little glass or in a bottle and bring it along with you during the day! 

How cute is our little love heart wooden spoon?

Here's why this combo of fruit and water is so good for you!

• Apples are a great source of immune boosting vitamin C
• Apples are a great source of antioxidants which help fight free radicals
• Raspberries = great for your brain health
• Raspberries also contain the the antioxidant zeaxanthin which helps with retina (eye) health. 
• The vitamin C in Raspberries and Apples help to keep your eyes healthy in general. 

So with such an extensive list of benefits to this tasty drink, why wouldn't you go out and get yourselves some raspberries and apples! And, buying a couple of raspberries and a couple of apples is a lot cheaper than shelling out for a new bottle of juice each day! Yay for benefits! 

Also did we mention it's cute and it's pink? Who doesn't love cute and pink? 

Have you ever tried fruit infused waters? What's your favourite flavours? 

Until next time,