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Fennel and orange detox water in a clear pitcher with fresh fennel and orange slices.

Fennel and Orange Detox Water

Amanda S
A crisp orange fennel infused water made with fresh orange, fennel, and cold water. Detox water is a popular name for infused water; this recipe is for flavor and hydration, not for removing toxins or causing weight loss.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 0 minutes
Infusion time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 10 minutes
Course Breakfast
Cuisine American
Servings 4 cups
Calories 33 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 4 cup cold filtered water
  • 1 medium orange thinly sliced; about 4.6 oz (131 g) edible portion
  • 1 small fennel bulb thinly sliced; about 8 oz (225 g)
  • 3 fresh mint sprigs optional
  • 3 thin lemon slices optional

Instructions
 

  • Wash the orange and fennel thoroughly. Thinly slice the orange and fennel bulb.
  • Add the orange and fennel to a large pitcher. Pour in the cold filtered water, then add the mint or lemon only if using.
    Orange fennel infused water with sliced orange and fennel in a clear pitcher.
  • Cover and refrigerate for 2 to 4 hours. The water should smell citrusy and lightly fennel-forward without becoming bitter.
  • Stir well and pour into four glasses. Divide the infused orange and fennel pieces among the glasses if you plan to eat them, or strain them out for a clear infused water.
  • Keep any remaining infused water covered in the refrigerator and use within 2 days.
Fennel and orange detox water in a clear pitcher with fresh fennel and orange slices.
Fennel and Orange Detox Water

Notes

Detox water is a popular name for fruit- or herb-infused water; this drink has not been shown to remove toxins from the body or cause meaningful weight loss. Keep the pitcher covered and refrigerated and use within 2 days. Nutrition is calculated from USDA FoodData Central reference values for a 131 g medium orange and about 225 g fennel bulb, divided into four servings, and applies when the infused orange and fennel pieces are eaten. If the solids are strained and discarded, the calories and nutrients actually consumed will be lower.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 33kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 1gFat: 0.2gSodium: 29mgPotassium: 292mgFiber: 2.5gSugar: 5.3gCalcium: 41mgIron: 0.4mg
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