Cucumber Lemon Water with a Minty Twist12 cups of filtered water (3 quarts)

1 medium organic cucumber

2-3 small organic lemons

10-12 organic mint leaves

10-12 organic mint leaves

Wash lemons and cucumbers; slice thinly. Add lemons, cucumber, and mint to pitcher. Cover with water and refrigerate at least 4 hours or overnight

Lemon: Lemon water makes for a powerful detox drink; lemon juice helps to cleanse and alkalize the body. Add one thinly sliced lemon to a large pitcher, or squeeze fresh lemon juice into your glass.

Lemon also aides in digestion and boosts your immune system.

Mint: Mint adds a touch of sweetness without the sugar, and it also helps settle your stomach and aids in digestion.

Cucumber: Adding a few slices of cucumber to your water makes for excellent rehydration, and cucumber contains anti-inflammatory properties.

Mix all these ingredients together and you have yourself the perfect beverage for:

Keeping your weight down– Lemons are said to curb hunger pains thereby reducing trips to the fridge and pantry between meals.

Fine tuning your digestive system – Known for their digestive benefits, lemons help flush out toxins and impurities from our system. Say goodbye to constant heartburn and indigestion. Both lemons

and cucumbers are diuretic so your body does not retain excessive water making you feel less bloated. Cucumbers are also very high in fibre which again helps the flushing out process.

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