Eight glasses of water is just a guideline; everyone’s fluid needs vary according to activity level and body. But eight is a good starting point. All fluids (and water-packed foods) count toward your overall fluid intake. We call this recipe Sassy Water, in honor of its creator Prevention nutrition director Cynthia Sass, and because it’s a heck of a lot perkier than plain old water. The ingredients aren’t just for flavor: The ginger also helps calm and soothe your GI tract. Even more important: making it each day will help you focus on your goal of getting a flatter belly once and for all.
Sassy Water Recipe
2 liters water (about 8 ½ cups)1 teaspoon freshly grated ginger1 medium cucumber, peeled and thinly sliced1 medium lemon, thinly sliced12 small spearmint leaves.Combine all ingredients in a large pitcher and let flavors blend overnight.Drink the entire pitcher by the end of each day.
