Detoxifying and super moisturizing, discover all the benefits and how to prepare cucumber water with only two ingredients
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Detoxifying and super moisturizing, discover all the benefits and how to prepare cucumber water at home, a perfect drink for the summer that also increases the sense of satiety and reduces dark circles
Cucumber water is an extremely beneficial health drink and can be easily made at home. It is low in calories and can be used as a supplement or even to treat certain digestive disorders.
Let's see together how to make cucumber water and why it's good for you!
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Benefits: Because it is worth taking
Cucumber is rich in vitamins and minerals, has diuretic and detoxifying properties, can be consumed for example to prevent water retention problems but also as part of a detox diet to more easily eliminate the toxins accumulated in the body; preparing flavored water is the most convenient way to guarantee our body all the vitamins and minerals present in this fantastic vegetable.
Let's find out together the main benefits that we can obtain with the consumption of cucumber water.
Prevents cellulite
Cucumber plays a vital role in the prevention of cellulite and water retention. Consuming cucumbers and cucumber water especially during the days of the menstrual cycle is an excellent ally to eliminate the classic swelling due to toxins which, being blocked by excess fluids, accumulate in the various parts of the body.
Helps to decrease blood pressure
Cucumbers are rich in antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and low-sodium substances, thus helping to keep blood pressure in the normal range.
Helps to lose weight
Being able to reduce appetite while giving a feeling of satiety, cucumber water is in fact a great help for those trying to lose weight. It is important to emphasize, however, that flavored water certainly cannot be taken with the intention of replacing meals, but rather to reduce the excessive consumption of sugary snacks and drinks.
It is a source of vitamins and minerals
Cucumber water, being a rich source of vitamins and minerals, can be a precious ally for our immune system; thanks to vitamin C, in fact this drink will be excellent for the prevention of colds and flu.
Helps to moisturize
Cucumber water is ideal for hydrating our body; providing essential vitamins and regulating a healthy diet, cucumber water will be able to help absorb the necessary water allowing perfect hydration especially during the summer season. Also if you have dry skin, cucumber water will act as your best moisturizer, also thanks to the natural silicone contained in the cucumber, the skin will shine without impurities. Cucumbers are also high in pantothenic acid or vitamin B-5, which is used to treat acne - a cup of sliced cucumbers has about 5% of the recommended daily value of vitamin B-5.
Reduces dark circles
Nothing better to improve the look of your face. Thanks to its anti-inflammatory properties it is possible to eliminate both dark circles and bags under the eyes. Without a doubt it is a home remedy of inestimable beauty.
Prevents muscle weakness
Cucumber water is an excellent ally to keep muscles in good condition. The silicone we talked about before is also extremely useful for the muscles, so nothing better than completing your exercises with a good glass of cucumber water.
Improve gum health
Another reason to consume more cucumber water is for its ability to soothe and refresh inflamed gums, thanks to the phytochemicals contained in this vegetable, which will also give you a fresh and pleasant breath.
How to make cucumber water
The preparation of cucumber water is very simple, you just need a few cucumbers, water and a little good will. It can be prepared day by day or even two or three times a week.
Let's see the cucumber water recipe together:
ingredients:
- 1 medium cucumber
- 2 liters of water
Preparation:
- Wash the cucumber well, peel it properly, leaving a space of more or less 1 cm between the peeled and unpeeled parts
- Cut off the ends of the cucumber and discard them
- Cut the cucumber into 1-2 cm slices
- Put the cucumber slices in a jug of water and let them rest for at least an hour in the refrigerator.
After waiting the indicated time, the cucumber water will be ready to drink.
If you want, you can add other ingredients to make it tastier, such as mint leaves, a few slices of lemon and why not even ginger.
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