‘A word of encouragement, is as refreshing as a cool drink, on a hot summers day’
I was talking to a dietician recently about how to increase the iron in my diet (essential for breastfeeding) and she mentioned how important it was to take a look at your vitamin C intake. This is because foods that are naturally high in vitamin C, help your body absorb iron. You can pair your iron intake with a drink with vitamin C or accompany it on the plate with something with vitamin C. A squeeze of lemon on your greens or in your lentils is an easy way to do this, or fruit in your green smoothie.
This infused water is a great way of doing this, is a sugar fresh alternative to soda and a lovely refreshing drink.
Mr B loves basil and strawberries and was pleasantly surprised by the combination, with a culinary suggestion of making it into a daiquiri.
Ingredients
- 4 strawberries, sliced
- 6 basil leaves, roughly torn
- 12oz water
Method
- Add the strawberries, basil and water to a tall glass
- Let infuse into the water for 5 minutes before serving
