Yummy Water: 5 Delicious Ways to Incorporate Water into Your Diet

When you think about water in food or cooking, your first instinct isn't necessarily to imagine something delicious. There are certainly a few trendy water bars offering taste and sensory experiences centered on this wonderful resource… J’osmose shares 5 ways to use pure, high-quality water to tantalize your taste buds.

1/ Detox waters

To treat yourself, recharge, and fill up on vitamins and nutrients, you can occasionally opt for homemade flavored water. There are plenty of recipes featuring herbs, spices, fruits, and vegetables to delight your taste buds while also enjoying the many benefits of these natural ingredients. High-quality RO water paired with seasonal ingredients will help you stay in shape all year long. It's also a good way to give children a different way to drink water from time to time. Say goodbye to overly sweet syrups that are sometimes loaded with food coloring! And to surprise your guests and set a colorful table, prepare your detox waters in large pitchers or beverage dispensers. Delicious and beautiful, what more could you ask for?

2 / Soups and broths

Just thinking about a nice, piping-hot bowl of ramen brings instant comfort. Are you familiar with this broth straight from Japan? It comes in countless variations, each more delicious than the last. Perfect for a little culinary journey without leaving home. At j’osmose, we add fresh cilantro at the end of cooking to give it extra flavor. Delicious! You can also stick with the great classics of French cuisine and simmer some lovely broths and soups. In winter, opt for warm, comforting dishes that are as good for your body as they are for your spirits. And in summer, you can try cold soups to bring a little refreshing coolness right to your plate.

3 / Do you prefer lemonade or iced tea?

A tough choice when it comes to treating yourself ;-). Of course, these are drinks to enjoy occasionally, particularly because of their sugar content. Above all, making them yourself is much better, both in terms of taste and nutrition. That way, you can add whatever ingredients you like, along with RO water. Lemons or limes, and why not yuzu? We prefer them organic so we can use the zest. And for teas, let your imagination run wild: berries, peach, mint, or Earl Grey… there's no shortage of recipes!

4 / Flavorful, colorful ice cubes

Add style and color to your guests' glasses with creative ice cubes. To do this, get some edible flowers, such as borage, nasturtiums, violets, or pansies. Start by placing the flowers in an ice cube tray, then bring some RO water to a boil. Next, pour it over the flowers. As it cools, the water will crystallize and become beautifully clear, revealing the lovely, natural colors of the flowers.

5 / Hearty, delicious breads

As everyone knows, making bread requires flour and yeast, and although it may not immediately come to mind, it also requires water. More and more professional bakers are making their breads (especially organic breads) with RO water. One example is Alex Croquet, a renowned baker who runs a shop in the heart of Vieux-Lille, just a stone's throw from us. Water is essential to life and to your diet… But also to good cooking :-) ! That's why it's essential to pay special attention to this resource and choose it with the utmost care. Pure water brings out the best in dishes and drinks by allowing their flavors to develop fully.