Cucumber, Lemon + Mint Detox Water

May 18, 2020

Why Drink Detox Water?

Detox Water not only taste delicious, but they are a great way to encourage yourself to keep drinking. Other added benefits are that they contain little to no calories, they assist your body in the removal of toxins, they can aid in weight loss and they can boost your energy.

Recipe:

5 x slices of Lemon

5 x slices of Cucumber

1 x Sprig of Mint

Benefits:

Lemon

Lemon is a rich source of vitamin C, lemon juice protects the body from Immune system deficiencies. Drinking lemon juice with warm water every morning helps in maintaining the pH balance of the body.

Cucumber

Cucumber water can help soothe your skin from the inside out. Staying hydrated helps your body to flush out toxins and maintain a healthy complexion. Cucumbers are also high in pantothenic acid or vitamin B-5, which has been used to treat acne.

Mint

Mint is a calming and soothing herb that has been used for thousands of years to aid with upset stomach or indigestion. Mint is thought to increase bile secretion and encourage bile flow, which helps to speed and ease digestion.