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Cucumber Water (Detox + Low-Calorie)

Find out how to make cucumber water with ginger, mint, cayenne, turmeric, lemon, and sugar substitute in just 5 minutes. It’s keto, detox, anti-inflammatory, hydrating, and great for weight loss (about 2-3 lbs in 3 days), among other things.

Prep Time
5 mins
Total Time
5 mins
Servings: 5 cups
Calories: 15 kcal
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 cucumber peeled & sliced
  • ½- inch 1.25 cm piece of ginger, peeled (1 tbsp)
  • 10 leaves fresh mint
  • 3 cups ice water
  • A dash of cayenne optional
  • A pinch of ground turmeric
  • sugar substitute to taste (optional) such as Swerve
  • 1 lemon squeezed
  • Lots of ice

Instructions

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  1. To make this cucumber water recipe, blend slices of cucumber, ginger, fresh mint leaves, cayenne for extra flavor, turmeric, ice water, and sugar substitute in a blender until smooth, or until it has the consistency of juice.
  2. Strain using a fine-mesh sieve, and then squeeze in the juice of one lemon. Discard the pulp and lemon seeds.
  3. Serve this juice detox with ice cubes and enjoy!

Notes

  • STORAGE:
  • Store in a pitcher with a lid in the fridge for up to 3 days. 
  • Detox Water for Weight Loss
  • Our healthy drink works best when paired with a healthy diet. What this means is, to optimize weight loss, drink cucumber water daily (especially before or between your meals) and also eat a healthy, balanced diet. There is no rigid diet or rules: Just try to eat less carbs than usual, more lean protein, healthy fats, and plenty of vegetables and fruits (mostly the low carb type or a combination). To lose weight, you have to eat with a daily deficit of calories and/or must exercise.
  • In addition, avoid junk food, sugar, and soft drinks.
  • As always, consult your doctor first and foremost before beginning any diet, including cucumber detox water for weight loss.
  • Drink at least 4 cups of it a day, especially before the main meals and/or between the meals. 
  • Cucumber Water Benefits
  • There are many health benefits of cucumber water, among them the following:
  • Helps with weight loss (it  fills you up, preventing overeating, and replaces sugary drinks such as soda and bottled juices that are often empty in nutrients and high-calorie).
  • Hydrates the body and skin
  • Detoxes (eliminates toxins from your body)
  • Has anti-inflammatory properties (blocks certain substances in the body that cause changes of inflammation, such as swelling)
  • Lubricates joints
  • Helps control high blood pressure
  • Carries oxygen to all parts of the body
  • Benefits the digestive system and bowels
  • Regulates body temperature
  • Prevents kidney damage
  • Assists with the production of saliva and lubricates airways
  • It’s a refreshing drink that is better than sports drinks.
  • Strengthens the immune system (it’s a great source of vitamins) and fights free radicals

Nutrition Information

Calories 15kcal (1%) Carbohydrates 4g (1%) Protein 1g (2%) Sodium 9mg (0%) Potassium 118mg (3%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 52IU (1%) Vitamin C 13mg (14%) Calcium 19mg (2%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 5cups

Amount Per Serving

Calories 15

% Daily Value*

Calories 15kcal 1%
Carbohydrates 4g 1%
Protein 1g 2%
Sodium 9mg 0%
Potassium 118mg 3%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 1g 2%
Vitamin A 52IU 1%
Vitamin C 13mg 14%
Calcium 19mg 2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.