At mbg, we often talk about clever tricks to fill our day with lots of nutrients – like starting the day with a green smoothie or green juice, optimizing our go-to recipes or even packaging desserts with brain-supporting ingredients. But for a more even flow of nutrients during those hot August days, can we suggest trying polished ice cubes?

“Making herbal or citrus-infused ice cubes is another fun (and beautiful!) Way to spice up your water while keeping it cool,” shares registered nutritionist Maya Feller, MS, RD, CDN. It’s one of the strategies she mentions for staying hydrated even on the hottest days – by making hydration a little more fun with taste and color.

Listen to us now: you may have tried the trendy tricks of adding citrus fruits, herbs, or even edible flowers to ice cubes to enhance the taste of your drinks (or maybe for aesthetics), but have you ever thought that it was a possibility To infuse your drinks – be it water, juice or maybe iced tea – with additional health benefits?