Mainstream media likes to claim that 75% of the American population is chronically dehydrated, but there is no scientific evidence to support this claim. Contrarily, dehydration is very common in older adults, with reported rates in the United States ranging from 17% to 28%. A lot of people prefer to drink other beverages that do not promote hydration, such as energy drinks, coffee, alcoholic beverages, and so forth. Water is not everyone’s go-to beverage option, despite the fact that adequate fluid intake improves so many aspects of overall health.

If you are not the biggest water fan, one way to get yourself to drink more is by infusing water with fruits and herbs. It is not juice, but the added ingredients flavor the water to make it more delicious and attractive than a plain glass of water. Just look at the recipe image and tell us that you do not want a glass in your hand right this second. Plus, plain water can become dull if you prefer a little more flavor in your life. Why not enhance the benefits of water by adding mint, strawberries, and limes to it? You get a unique flavor combination and benefits from those ingredients. Plus, you are more likely to keep drinking this water because your brain thinks, “Hey that is pretty and I want to drink it.”

Make a big pitcher of this infused water and keep pouring glasses for yourself all day. If you run out of water, just add more! Keep it out at a family gathering and add ice for some pizzazz. After all, the weather is warming up and there’s nothing quite like this recipe to cool you off and simultaneously refresh your palate.