Trying to drink more water? I hear you, it's not very exciting - unless it's flavored with a few sprigs of fresh mint! The flavor difference between plain water and mint-infused water is pretty amazing. It really only takes a few sprigs, too.

Why drink more water?

Have you ever noticed how you feel when you don't drink enough water? I know that being dehydrated can make me feel tired, sluggish, achy, and unenthusiastic about the day. When I drink water throughout the day, I feel energized. It benefits our whole bodies, including our brains.

Tips for drinking mint water

Fresh mint can be grown at home (it tends to take over, so I keep mine in a pot on our deck) or found at your local farmers market or grocery store. It may feel like a big splurge to buy a little pack of fresh mint for a few dollars, yet the benefits of drinking more water and really enjoying it are huge - and it's far less expensive than soda or sparkling water. Try it - it's so worth it! I like to fill a large pitcher with filtered water and a few sprigs of fresh mint and keep it with me to fill my glass throughout the day. If you want to conserve on how much mint you use, you can alternatively place a few mint leaves in a glass or water bottle if you're on the go and have another water source you can easily fill it with. The key is to make it easy to keep drinking the water or it may not happen. And you're going to want it to happen because mint water is so delicious! Enjoy nibbling on a mint leaf now and then - an extra perk!