I am SO thirsty! Any great drinks that will help?

[anamika]

I LOVE to keep a pitcher of water in the fridge with slices of lemon, lime, oranges, and/or cucumber floating in it. I also throw in fresh mint leaves and/or cubes of watermelon if I have them on hand. Any combo of those things is pretty amazing, really! Up the fruit/herbs for a more intense flavor.

I want to do something like this but I am wondering how long you can leave it in the fridge. Do you have to use it in 24 hrs or can it last a day or 2? Call me lazy but it seems like a lot of work for everyday but once in 2-3 days sounds somehow more doable!

[infomama]

I forgot about celery juice! DH juices celery often as a post workout recovery. It's really hydrating...just make sure you get organic.

[123LuckyMom]

Try eating juicy fruits as well as drinking water. I found eating things like watermelon, grapes, and apples really helped quench my thirst. I wouldn't drink too much Gatorade or any drink like that. Most of them have a ton of sodium and end up making you thirstier. Stick with water, herbal teas that you make yourself (nothing pre-prepared in a bottle), and fruits and veggies. Peppers can be nice and juicy. Cucumber juice I bet is fantastic, though I've never had it.

[Momit]

I want to do something like this but I am wondering how long you can leave it in the fridge. Do you have to use it in 24 hrs or can it last a day or 2? Call me lazy but it seems like a lot of work for everyday but once in 2-3 days sounds somehow more doable!

It should make it 2 days, maybe 3. But mine never lasts that long so I don't know from experience. I drink so much more water this way than when it's plain.

[anamika]

It should make it 2 days, maybe 3. But mine never lasts that long so I don't know from experience. I drink so much more water this way than when it's plain.

Thanks - I added some orange and kiwi slices to a pitcher. We shall see. I am also hoping that it will increase my water consumption. I really don't like the taste of regular tap water here - though it is not horrible enough to buy the bottled stuff like we have had to do in our old house.

[Jacksmommy2b]

No longer pregnant but I am hooked on wegman's brand canned sparkling water. No sugar, no additives just s little bit of bubble. May be worth a try!

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[mikala]

Thanks - I added some orange and kiwi slices to a pitcher. We shall see. I am also hoping that it will increase my water consumption. I really don't like the taste of regular tap water here - though it is not horrible enough to buy the bottled stuff like we have had to do in our old house.

Have you tried a brita filter or similar? I found it increased my water intake dramatically.

[abh5e8]

i drink lots more when its filtered water at room temp. i also like to add lemon or lime juice

[misshollygolightly]

I want to do something like this but I am wondering how long you can leave it in the fridge. Do you have to use it in 24 hrs or can it last a day or 2? Call me lazy but it seems like a lot of work for everyday but once in 2-3 days sounds somehow more doable!

Oh yes, it should definitely last two days in the fridge (possibly longer). And it shouldn't be that much work--just toss a few slices, chunks or wedges of whatever fruit you're using in the pitcher, fill with water, and muddle it around a bit with a wooden spoon. Voila! You could add more water the fruit the next day and save yourself having to cut up more fruit the second day.