With that 4-letter “F” word (fall) just around the corner, now’s a great time to be more mindful about how you care for your body. With marathon training rapidly reaching its peak, I want to do everything I can to keep mine healthy, well fueled and energized. That’s why I’m taking part in the Gerolsteiner #SparklingDetox Challenge from September 12-16.
During that time, I’ll be trading my usual beverages for Gerolsteiner Sparkling Mineral Water because it has unique health properties I’ll tell you about in a sec. Here are some reasons to join me:
Hydration. Such a simple thing yet so often I come up short. During the detox, we’ll be aiming to drink a full 2.4 liters per day. Yes please!
Minerals. Here’s what sets Gerolsteiner Sparkling Mineral Water apart. It’s so much more than carbonated water. Face it, minerals are good, make that great, for the body, and the body cannot produce them on its own. Among many other minerals, each liter of Gerolsteiner contains:
- 35% of the recommended daily intake of Calcium, essential for healthy bones and teeth and supports the interaction between muscles and the nervous system.
- 25% of the recommended daily intake of Magnesium, which promotes healthy metabolism, supports muscles and nervous system function.
- 1,816 mg of Bicarbonate which regulates the acid-base balance and has a neutralizing effect on the stomach.
Group support: There’s a group Facebook page just waiting to welcome you. Find exercise tips, healthy recipes, peer support and more. I am SO there and I hope you join me!
A chance to win a free water supply. Gerolsteiner is giving away a free sparkling mineral water supply to 300 lucky people. Go here to enter!
It’s refreshing and delicious! During the #SparklingDetox Challenge, I’ll enjoy Gerolsteiner right out of the bottle, but for fun, and because I’m clinging to summer, I made a special drink.
Sparkling Strawberry Lemon-Limeade
This drink is fruity, delicious, so refreshing and easy to make too. I’d previously shied away from making fruity drinks due to their often high sugar content, but not here. A simple syrup made with Stevia is the key.
| Sparkling Strawberry Lemon-Limeade | Print |
- 1C Strawberry puree
- ½C Fresh lemon juice (or lime, it's your drink)
- ½C Stevia simple syrup (recipe below)
- Zest of 1 lime
- 2C Gerolsteiner Sparkling Mineral Water
- Stevia Simple Syrup
- ½C Filtered water
- 1T Stevia
- Bring water to a boil, add Stevia and mix until fully dissolved. Chill.
- Whip up fresh strawberries in a blender until pureed. Add lemon juice, lime zest and mix until combined. Divide mixture among four glasses filled with ice. Top with Gerolsteiner Sparkling Mineral Water. Garnish with fresh fruit and enjoy! Makes 1 Qt.
Who’s joining me for the #SparklingDetox Challenge? What’s your favorite way to refresh?
Special thanks to Gerolsteiner Sparkling Mineral Water and Fit Approach for sponsoring this discussion.
I’m linking up with Mar, Cyn and Courtney for the Friday Five.
Um, yes! That recipe looks delightful!
Thanks Patty! It’s really tasty, if I do say so myself. : )
I never really think about getting enough minerals, but that’s so important. And its always good to make sure we are staying well hydrated!
I LOVE ME THE SPARKLES 🙂
I tell you ever time.
Im telling again 🙂
interesting. I had no idea that Gerolsteiner was any different than all the other waters we have available here in the Netherlands (or even BENELUX). They have a comparison calculator on their website. I’m going to buy some and see in any case if I like it. Some sparkling waters are just a little too enthusiastically sparkly for me!
That drink sounds good. Nothing like a little sparkle to perk up a drink!
I love sparkling water especially fancy seltzers and things like La Croix. So yummy and makes drinking water a lot easier for me.
I had a chance to try this at Blogfest. I am not a huge sparkling water drinker but this was actually good mixes up the water monotany. This sounds yummy
Fall is my favorite four letter “f” word! I’m so over the heat!
I’m excited (and just a little nervous..coffee) about the Sparkling Detox. I’m really looking forward to it for all the reasons you mention.
That sounds delish!!!
I am obsessed with sparkling water! Great giveaway too
I’m a big fan of sparking water, I use my Soda Stream constantly.
Oh wow that Strawberry Lemon-Limeade does sound good and perfect on these very hot days! I’m curious to see how the detox goes. So do you have to drink just the water during that time?
I entered the giveaway! I’ve never tried this brand, but it looks terribly refreshing and your recipe sounds absolutely amazing. Love the post – learned more about minerals! I’m trying to drink more water as well Good luck with it and keep us posted!
Looks yummy! and a great idea! So, I guess making a wine spritzer out of it is out of the question????? 🙂 I entered the giveaway! FUN!
Sparkle makes everything better!
Best of luck with your challenge!
Gerolsteiner is so good! I never really liked sparking water, but I got to try theirs throughout BlogFest this year, and fell in love!
That strawberry lemon limeade sound very refreshing.
Your recipe sounds DELICIOUS!!!
I rarely drink mineral water. It makes me burp and feel bloated. But I would like to try it for some party drinks. 🙂
Agree. I love mineral water, too. It’s perfect to drink after training hard. Thank you for the recipe. It’s looks great.