DrinkMaple

Summer, the time of sunshine unless you live in Scotland. The place where you are lucky to get two days of sun in a row. Today proves that. Yesterday and the day beore were nice. Sunny and warm. Today we are back to cloudy and rainy. I thought I'd write this post just incase we get some more sun at any point this summer.

As we may not be used to the heat when it comes around it is important to keep up with our water intake. Hydration is very important for us all especially in the hotter weather but water can get boring.

I find water especially boring when I am trapped in work on a nice day. I know I should just have another glass of water around 3pm when I'm getting those sweet cravings. I'm most likely not even hungry but frustration and bordom can win and then we're off to the vending machine.

I have now found my solution and need more of it soon. It's DrinkMaple.

DrinkMaple is maple water that has been tapped sraight from the maple tree. It tastes like water but with a touch of sweetness. It isn't overly sweet either. Think of it like you have just added a drop of maple syrup to your water and mixed it really well. That may sound weird but it tatstes great. 

I can see it being an acquired taste but I love it and think it is a great option for trying to win with water over sweets or just to try something new.

Maple water claims to have less sugar than coconut water and it also reports to have more magnesium than kale.

Maple water appears to be quiet good for you and true nothing is as good as pure water but its something different. Maybe it will give coconut water a run for it's money.

Wholefoods was where I found mine and I had chosen the smaller option of 250ml for 1.99. It may not be the cheapest but larger bottles are also available and are more cost effective. Hopefully more stores will pick it up and the price will come down a bit.

I still recommend it though and if you love it you can buy multipacks for less online.

Enhance (Water Flavouring) Drink

Water is good for us and but we generally don't drink enough of it. This could be due to the fact we are drinking something else such as sodas or tea/coffee or juice or because we just don't like drinking it. The main reason I fail at drinking enough water is that it can be boring.

How many times do you get a huge craving for a glass of water? Mmm water, I know I don't.

Enhance drink

We can always add diluting juice to our water but these are usually just kept at home, as they are big bottles and we stay away from water when out and about, as it can be expensive to buy.

Due to water being expensive, more of us are carrying our own bottles but this still doesn't get away from water being a unappetizing drink.

This last year I have noticed a rise in mini concentrated drinks. These little packs allow you to add a splash of flavoring to your water wherever you are.There are quite a few to choose from now.

The one I have tried is from Enhance, which I received in my last Degusta Box. It was the strawberry and kiwi flavour.

Enhance drink. Very light color and taste.

When you have a glass of water just add one squeeze of the bottle into your drink and then you have a flavoured drink. Enhance state that it is only 1 calorie per drink, so there is no need to worry about it affecting any calorie intakes.

Also Enhance are doing their bit for charity by partnering with Just a Drop water charity. Just a Drop work towards making sure people in poorer areas have clean drinking water. Enhance state that they make a donation from every bottle sold.

Overall thoughts are that the flavour is weak however it does add enough taste so you don't feel like you are just drinking water.

It's a good idea but it's not a fantastic product. I can't see me carrying one about. I have had more plain water than flavoured since I got it. It may be good if you really hate drinking just water.