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When celebrating Christmas and New Year, it is important to offer refreshing water in addition to rich dishes in order to avoid the excessively burdensome effect of high-calorie feasts on health. Tallinna Vesi, in cooperation with food blogger Tuuli Mathisen, shares five inspiring ideas on how to turn tap water into a drink worthy of a party.
Pure tap water is the best drink to quench your thirst every day and the healthiest choice to go with fatty and high-calorie foods. Tap water in Estonia is rich in calcium and magnesium thanks to the clay soil – these minerals are vital for the functioning of the body. The laboratory results of Tallinn tap water show that if you consume 2 liters of water daily, you can get 13% of your daily calcium, 5% of magnesium and 1% of your sodium needs through water. In addition, drinking water provides the body with necessary potassium, manganese, zinc and copper, but in significantly smaller quantities.
At the party table, tap water can be made into an effective and healthy drinking carafe by adding seasonal berries, fruits, vegetables and herbs to it. There are no limits to creativity – everyone can give their water the taste and appearance they like. Food blogger Tuuli Mathisen shares five simple but tasty recipes for serving really eye-catching and flavored water at the Christmas table.
Christmas jug full
There are always tangerines at Christmas – the perfect opportunity to flavor your water with them. Peel a few tangerines, slice them and add them to the pitcher to give the drink its sweet and sour taste. Add bright pohls and a few sprigs of rosemary. The result is a beautiful and Christmas-flavored jug.
Slimming eye candy
The light and purifying green water is perfect for anyone who cares about their figure, especially at Christmas when feasts tend to be lavish. Add some celery stalks and leaves to the pitcher and cut the cucumber into thin strips with a potato peeler. Also add some sliced kiwis and lime wedges to give the drink some vitamin C and a slight tartness. The result is a fresh and tasty jug that supports a healthy lifestyle.
A summer memory
If sometimes a gust of wind comes to tempt you and the bleak wind outside forces you to stay indoors, you can prepare a pitcher of summer-flavored water. Use summer berries from the freezer or buy them from the store – strawberries, blueberries, raspberries and currants are ideal. Also add some sprigs of mint to the pitcher to make the water even more refreshing. The result is a pleasant drink that takes your mind to summer days and helps relieve winter fatigue.
A tropical pitcher
During the winter season, when citrus fruits are at their best, it is worth making flavored water with a tropical flavor. Slice the jug orange, lime and lemon; add grapefruit if desired. Kiwi, persimmon and ruby red pomegranate seeds are perfect for garnishing and adding a flavor nuance. The result is a jug full of beautifully colorful and full of vitamins.
Anti virus
During the virus season, it is important to support your immunity. Make yourself a warming flavored water with ginger, lemon and honey. Add sliced ginger and lemon to a jug of water and stir in liquid honey. If you prefer hot water, add honey only when the drink has cooled down to preserve its beneficial properties. This way you can enjoy delicious sweet and sour and healthy sipping, which keeps diseases away.
Drinking enough water is crucial for health, because water:
- is a vital nutrient for cell development and reproduction;
- regulates body temperature through sweating;
- transports oxygen throughout the body;
- helps the body get rid of waste products;
- also has a good effect on muscles and digestion;
- helps fight fatigue and achieve a good feeling;
- ensures an even complexion, smooth skin and healthy hair;
- helps prevent premature aging;
- helps keep the pH level in balance, prevent skin irritations and skin sensitivity;
- helps maintain cell moisture levels
- the carbohydrates and proteins needed by the body reach the bloodstream with the help of water;
- saliva is also formed with the help of water, which is an important part of the digestive process;
Tap water in Estonia is clean, fresh, good tasting and healthy. A survey conducted among Tallinna Vee consumers in November last year showed that the public’s trust in tap water is very high – 89% of the respondents said that they trust water from the tap and drink it with pleasure.
Source: online.le.ee
