Drinking plenty of water throughout the day is a must to remain hydrated and healthy, especially in the hot summer months, but not everyone is so mad about the taste of plain old tap water. Unfortunately this often results in individuals walking around at least partially dehydrated much of the time without realising it.
If you have been feeling tired and your skin and hair is looking dull, and you have that mid-afternoon crash wherein your head feels all fuzzy and you are unable to think straight then chances are that you are one of those people who is generally dehydrated.
Why Should I Drink Cucumber Water?
If you do not like the taste of water, you could try to make it taste better by adding some cucumber to it. Cucumber tastes great and is 95% water, which means that it will hydrate you almost as much as the water I which you place it.
To make your cucumber water, wash and slice a nice firm cucumber and add it to your drinking water and place in the fridge overnight or if using chilled water from a water cooler let it rest for an hour or two for the flavour to seep into the water before drinking it. You can also add some mint leaves, strawberries or lemon if you want a more intense taste.
Cucumber water is good for you because:
- Skin: Cucumbers are rich in silicon dioxide, which helps in the treatment of acne; Silicon dioxide also strengthens muscle tissue. Cucumbers also contain potassium and vitamin E, which help reduce blemishes, fine lines, wrinkles and other signs of aging.
- Toxins: Cucumbers are rich in antioxidants such as alpha-carotene, beta-carotene, lutein and zeaxanthin, all of which will fight free radicals and prevent premature aging and age-related diseases. Cucumbers help the body to flush out toxins.
- Hangovers: The antioxidants and vitamins A and D in cucumbers will help ease a hangover
- Hair: The high silicon, calcium and phosphorus content in cucumbers promotes hair growth and gives it a healthy shine.
- Blood Pressure: Cucumbers are rich in potassium, which is highly beneficial for individuals with hypertension.
For the best results, only drink pure, toxin-free water such as that which you get from a water cooler and water dispensers. Get bottled water dispensers and mains water dispensers in London.
