Cucumber is extremely beneficial for weight loss, but this wonderful cucumber drink will provide many other health benefits as well.
This wonderful low calorie drink has more nutrients to offer than just water & electrolytes.
Cucumber contains no saturated fats or cholesterol. It is an excellent source of potassium, a vital intracellular electrolyte.
This wonderful low calorie drink has more nutrients to offer than just water & electrolytes.
Cucumber contains no saturated fats or cholesterol. It is an excellent source of potassium, a vital intracellular electrolyte.
Cucumber Detox water recipe
This recipe also known as ‘Cucumber infused water’ or ‘Cucumber detox water’. Making cucumber infused water is pretty simple:
1. Slice a cleaned, peeled or unpeeled cucumber. Trim and discard ends.
2. Combine these cucumber slices in glass of clean water.
3. Allow to marinate for at least 1 hour.
4. For best results, you can leave it to marinate overnight in the refrigerator.
Note: The cucumber slices will float on the water, so top with some ice to keep them submerged. If you don’t want to use ice, then try a fruit infused water pitcher which holds the cucumber slices in an infusion section.
Health benefits of Cucumber Detox water
1. Detoxification
This cucumber infused water is very effective detoxifying drink, as it contains high amount of fiber and water, hence it efficiently eliminates the toxic buildup in the body and fights free radicals.
2. Blood Pressure, heart, kidney
Healthy and normal blood pressure is very important as it helps keep you away from diseases such as heart attack, stroke, kidney disease and vision loss. Drink cucumber water to stay hydrated, and maintain your blood pressure.
3. Healthy Bones
Osteoporosis is a serious ailment that leads to back pain, fragile bones and joint pain. This detox drink will significantly strengthen your bones, as it is rich in vitamin D & K.
4. Chronic diseases
Cucumber is rich source of antioxidants which helps in diabetes, Alzheimer’s disease, improves the brain function, reduces stress, prevents age related diseases and eye diseases.
5. Helps Your Muscles
A daily consumption of glass of cucumber infused water can make a great contribution to the overall health of our muscles and body in general. The silica in cucumbers makes our muscle tissues healthy. This recipe contains vital nutrients that will be beneficial for our muscles. To enlarge your muscles, drink at least one glass daily. It will be a great choice if you are doing weight exercise and muscle building work outs.
6. Anti-Cancer properties
Cucumbers has anti-cancer properties, it also contains vitamin A, B, C and D, minerals, nutrients like cucurbitacins which helps you stay healthy long-term.
7. Skin nourishing
Cucumber is rich source of silicon, which is exceptionally useful in the treatment of acne, pimples and blemishes; as a result this drink will moisturize and soothe your skin. Additionally it contains high amount of antioxidants which protects the skin, and makes it clean and glowing. This drink will treat your skin from the insight; it keeps you hydrated and makes skin supple and smooth.
8. Helps Hydrate You
Cucumber infused water helps you staying hydrated, and maintains the right body temperature, gives you more energy. It also strengthens our cardiovascular system, and cleanses toxins.
