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Sassy water is spruced up water named by Prevention magazine in honor of its inventor Cynthia Sass, who created it for the "Flat Belly Diet". It's water with a vibe, and it tastes a great deal better than ordinary water. As well as having almost no calories, the ginger content actually helps to calm your digestive system.
Making sassy water at home is a cinch and it might even be something the rest of your family gets excited about. This article provides two possible sassy water recipes, one following Cynthia Sass' original version and one focused on mandarins and other herbal ingredients.
Ingredients
- 2 liters (0.5 US gal) or 8 1/2 cups of fresh water (use good quality water, filtered if need be)
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
- 1 medium cucumber, peeled and sliced thinly
- 1 medium lemon, sliced thinly
- 12 fresh mint leaves – try to obtain spearmint leaves but other mint leaves will work too; choose small ones
- 2 liters (0.5 US gal) or 8 1/2 cups of fresh water
- 1 medium mandarin or tangerine, sliced thinly
- 4 fresh pineapple sage leaves
- 8 fresh lemon verbena leaves
- 12 fresh mint leaves, small
Steps
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Wash the citrus fruit before slicing. -
Pour the water into a pitcher or large jug.Advertisement -
Add the plant ingredients. Cover the pitcher and place in the refrigerator. Leave overnight to infuse the flavors. -
Drink the water the next day. If you're drinking this as part of a diet, follow the diet instructions. Otherwise, just enjoy this refreshing drink throughout the day.
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Wash the citrus fruit before slicing. -
Pour the water into a pitcher or large jug. -
Add the plant ingredients. Tear the leaves just a little to help release their flavor. Cover the pitcher and place in the refrigerator. Leave overnight to infuse the flavors. -
Drink the next day as required.
Community Q&A
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QuestionHow many glasses should I drink every day?Community AnswerDrink as much as you can. Your body will know when too much is too much.
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QuestionHow many times can I reuse the vegetables?Community AnswerIt is recommended that you use fresh/new vegetables for every batch of Sassy water that you make. The vegetables lose their flavor and nutrients each time you use them. If you continue using the same vegetables, the later batches of water may not be as nutritious or flavorful.
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QuestionCan I just use citrus fruit if there is no cucumber?Community AnswerYes, you can. There are lots of other recipes out there that only use citrus fruits, the cucumber is only there to lessen the acidity.
Tips
- Use herbal leaves that you know have not been sprayed (pick from your own garden or buy culinary or organic herbs).Thanks
- Try to find organic or non-sprayed citrus fruit. If not, use a vegetable or fruit wash before slicing the fruit for the drink.Thanks
Things You'll Need
- Large pitcher or jug
- Lid, pitcher cover or kitchen wrap to cover
- Glasses for serving
References
- First recipe adapted from http://www.prevention.com/weight-loss/flat-belly-diet/flat-belly-diet-and-sassy-water .
About This Article
You can make refreshing sassy water at home by sprucing up some plain water with fresh fruit and herbs. Fill a large jug with about 2 liters of water. Then, mix in some mint leaves, sliced lemon and cucumber, and a little fresh, grated ginger. Alternatively, mix in sliced orange, pineapple sage leaves, lemon verbena leaves, and mint. Put the jug in the fridge to let it soak up the different flavors and drink it the next day. For more tips, including how to find healthy, organic produce for your water, read on!
Reader Success Stories
- "Was trying to lose weight and drink more water, but regular water was boring for me. Tried this, and it was amazing! Totally motivated me to drink more water. Couldn't be happier with the results." ..." more
