Fennel and Pear Infused Water
A crisp pear and fennel infused water made with fresh pear, fennel bulb, and cold water. The phrase “for weight loss” is a common search term; this drink is for flavor and hydration, not for burning fat or removing toxins.
Ingredients
- 6 cup cold filtered water
- 1 medium ripe pear cored and thinly sliced; about 6.3 oz (178 g) edible portion
- 1/2 medium fennel bulb thinly sliced; about 4.1 oz (117 g) edible portion
- fresh mint optional
- thin lemon slices optional
Instructions
- Wash the pear and fennel thoroughly. Core the pear, then thinly slice the pear and fennel bulb.
- Add the pear and fennel to a large pitcher. Pour in the cold filtered water, then add mint or lemon only if using.
- Cover and refrigerate for about 4 hours, until the water tastes lightly sweet from pear with a gentle fennel note.
- Stir and pour into six glasses. Divide the pear and fennel pieces among the glasses if you plan to eat them, or strain them out for a clearer infused water.
- Keep any remaining infused water covered in the refrigerator and use within 2 days.
Notes
This drink has not been shown to cause meaningful weight loss, burn fat, or remove toxins from the body. Nutrition values use USDA reference data for one 178 g medium pear and about 117 g raw fennel bulb, divided into six servings, and apply when the infused pear and fennel pieces are eaten. If the solids are strained and discarded, the calories and nutrients actually consumed will be lower. Optional mint and lemon are not included in the nutrition values.
Nutrition
Serving: 1cupCalories: 23kcalCarbohydrates: 5.9gProtein: 0.35gFat: 0.08gSaturated Fat: 0.02gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.06gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.04gSodium: 10mgPotassium: 115mgFiber: 1.5gSugar: 3.7gVitamin A: 195IUVitamin C: 3.6mgCalcium: 12mgIron: 0.2mg
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