Detox Apple Cinnamon Water

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Detox Apple Cinnamon Water

As always Pinterest has lead me to something new and I'm loving it I'm on day 2 of it! Ok to be honest I'm not a FAN at all of plain water, YES I know I should be but being honest here. So I usually do crystal light. BUT a friend of mine has told me about the artificial sugar in it leading to headaches. So I gave a whirl the Mio Energy (liquid water enhancer). It was great but then I saw this detox drink on Pinterest and it was SO easy to do. And guess what I'm LOVING it. I actually drank 3 of my 32 oz cups yesterday of it, MOST days I have a hard time getting one down! And this morning I had a few sips of my coffee and went onto a cup of this instead! And I must say the next day was even better I think from now on I'll make it and let it sit over night to make it more flavorful. I think this is a great drink for all!

TIPS: I've had several comments so I thought it would be easy to put some tips we've learned along the way.
* Cinnamon - I can't find the article but I hear is good for your health.
* Some don't like Cinnamon - Suggestions Ginger, Orange, Vanilla Bean or whatever you like but you won't get the total benefit of this recipe if you switch.
* Some have tried powder cinnamon (using items like cheese cloth or coffee Filters). I don't think EXTRACT would be good.
* Some have tried boiling water with the apples and cinnamon and have gotten more flavor, then adding in the ice water etc and putting in the fridge. Some have put outside like ice tea to release flavors.
* I use a 1 Gallon Jug (I actually double my recipe since I like a lot of flavor)
* I drink about 1 jug a day
* I'm doing a low fat/calorie diet and lot's of exercise with this. I have been loosing weight but it's a combo.

BOOST Your METABOLISM Naturally with this ZERO CALORIE Detox Drink: Day Spa Apple Cinnamon Water 0 Calories. Put down the diet sodas and crystal light and try this out for a week. You will drop weight and have TONS ON ENERGY! sounds yummy!

http://tonetiki.com/2012/04/01/apple-cinnamon-day-spa-water-0-calories/

Makes one big pitcher, re-fill water 3-4 times before replacing apples and cinnamon-

1 Apple thinly slice (Whatever your favorite is)
1 Cinnamon Stick

Drop apple slices in the bottom of the pitcher (save a few to drop in your glass later) and then the cinnamon stick, cover with ice about 1/2 way through then with water. Place in the fridge for 10 minutes before serving.


(My Notes - I found that with my pitcher I add 2 apples and 2 cinnamon sticks. I really like the cinnamon taste so I keep a stick in my large cup and just keep refilling and leave it in there. I have had some suggestions to boil the cinnamon and/or apple to help release some of the juices. I haven't tried this yet but I plan to and will comment here when I can. I have tried different apples and my found that Fuji which was recommended is my favorite. We had some Granny Smith in the house and it didn't give the same taste I like. I don't eat the apples just keep refilling 3 or 4 times to get the taste. I drink this all day long instead of my coffee that I use to drink or flavored waters. I'm still eating a healthy diet and exercising. I'm just using this as a boost and to help me with my weight loss goal).

Nutritional Info:
Calories: 0
Fat: 0
Fiber: 0
Protein: 0
Carbs: 0

(for the person who left a comment about me not linking back to the original post I'm sorry I usually do. I saw it on Pinterest THEN went back to find it couldn't and saw a FRIEND post it on her Facebook page! Now I didn't want to put up her personal page so I just took what she posted and added my pictures and notes. I'm sorry that I didn't have the link I have NOW found it and added it. IF you follow this blog you would SEE that I 90% of the time will link up when I have it. So I'm sorry to the person. But please remember before leaving a not so nice comment you may want to send a note to the person to find out why!)