Did you know that cucumbers are a superfood? This amazing fruit is packed with nutrients including vitamins A, C, and K, magnesium, potassium, manganese, iron, and calcium. And that’s not all! Cucumber water is an energizing and refreshing drink. Check out the many benefits of cucumber water below!
Benefits of Cucumber Water
1. Packed with Phytonutrients
The first benefit of cucumber water is it is packed with phytonutrients. Cucumbers have many phytonutrients, including cucurbitacin. This phytonutrient can block cancer cell growth. Other phytonutrients are anti-inflammatory and provide antioxidants which are great for overall cell health and prevent cell damage.
2. Antidiabetic properties
This next benefit of cucumber water is it has antidiabetic properties. Research shows that cucumbers have antidiabetic properties by alleviating insulin resistance and lowering blood sugar levels. With many in the US population diabetic, cucumbers could be a great way to manage blood sugar levels.
3. Lowes blood cholesterol
The following benefit of cucumber water is cucumbers lower blood cholesterol. A double-blind study done in 2016 found that daily consumption of cucumber seeds significantly lower bad cholesterol levels while raising good cholesterol levels in patients with high blood cholesterol.
4. Detoxes the Body
The next benefit of cucumber water is it cleanses the body by removing accumulated waste and chemical toxins in the body. With many of us exposed to a load of toxins daily whether from pollution, toxins from furniture or food, and even our beauty care products which I speak extensively about in my blog post here.
5. Great for Sunburns
This next benefit of cucumber water is more about cucumber itself. Cucumbers have a soothing effect on the skin. Not only that, but cucumbers hydrate your skin after sunburn and aid in cell regeneration. So they’re great for skin irritation, sunburns and even acne and acne scarring. Want that dewy, clear skin you see on Instagram? Add cucumbers to your diet and skincare regimen! Get more skincare tips in my post on natural skincare products here.
6. Dehydration
As mentioned above, an important benefit of cucumber water is the many vitamins and minerals it contains. Cucumber water is great for excessive thirst and heatstroke. Often when someone is dehydrated, they not only need water but also electrolytes like magnesium, calcium to maintain fluid balance in the body.
7. Constipation
The final benefit of cucumber water is cucumbers can aid in constipation and bloating. Feeling a little bloated? Check out my recipes for cucumber water below!
Easy Recipes for Cucumber Water
How do you enjoy the amazing benefits of cucumber water listed above? Try one of these recipes!
Cucumber and Peppermint Water
- 1 cup of water
- 3-4 slices of organic cucumber
- 2 slices of organic lemon or 3 raspberries sliced
If you wish to make a pitcher of cucumber water follow the recipe below!
- 16 cups of water
- 10 slices of cucumber
- 8-10 peppermint leaves
- 12 slices of lemon or 12 raspberries sliced (optional)
1. Add all ingredients into cup or pitcher.
2. Gently pour cup of water over ingredients.
3. Chill in refrigerator or serve.
Conclusion
Cucumber water is an awesome substitute for sugary summer drinks like lemonade or other juices. So sit back and enjoy the refreshing taste of cucumber water without worrying about how much sugar or calories you’ve consumed!
Blessings,
M/M
The Mustard Seed Wife 