Power Foods – Infused Water

Sprucing up your child’s water with fruit, cucumber slices or a sprig of fresh mint can help them choose water over other options.

Drinking plenty of water is one of the best things for your child’s urinary and digestive systems. Drinking enough water — about 40 to 60 ounces per day for children ages 4 to 12 — helps flush bacteria from the urinary tract, which prevents infection and helps the digestive tract function regularly.

Sprucing up your child’s water with fruit, cucumber slices or a sprig of fresh mint can help them choose water over other options.

 

Recipe:

Choose your favorite fruit combination.
• 2 cups favorite fruits, sliced
• 2-3 sprigs of mint
• (Mix together).
• Let sit for an hour or more to let the flavors infuse the water.
• Pour over ice

Water Recipe Suggestions
• Raspberry, Lemon Mint
• Pineapple, Mint
• Strawberry, Raspberry

This recipe is brought to you buy Norton Children’s Hospital Urology Specialists.