For the Love of Water- The Cucumber Lemon Water Challenge

Lemons, cucumbers, and mint would be my favorite additives for boring water. It tastes pretty awesome, and it's considered to be a natural way to detox the body, every morning before you get into your daily routine/habits - dairy, caffeine, meat, stress.

Consuming this morning detox promotes beauty on the outside by protecting and healing our skin. But in addition to glowing skin, this detox works on tackling those internal issues as well- getting rid of the unnecessary junk in our system.

Food Matters mentions http://www.foodmatters.com the following:

Lemon Water Flushes Out Toxins And Is Extremely Beneficial For The Body

lemon water serves as the perfect ‘good morning drink’, as it aids the digestive system and makes the process of eliminating the waste products from the body easier. It prevents the problem of constipation and diarrhea, by ensuring smooth bowel functions.

Well the same goes for adding cucumber and/or mint to your water. Here are a few links below, showing you just how effective this easy detox can be. I can honestly say that it really doesn't get much simpler than this.

Step 1: purchase lemons, cucumbers, and or mint

Step 2: Fill your pitcher with water and add in your items of choice (lemon slices, cucumber slices, and/or mint leaves

Step 3: Let the pitcher sit overnight in the fridge

Step 4: Fill up your glass with 8oz of the water. Enjoy one cup, or more, daily!

http://www.healthline.com/health/food-nutrition/cucumber-water
http://bembu.com/cucumber-water-recipes-and-benefits
http://lajollamom.com/drink-cucumber-water-health/
http://www.healthy-holistic-living.com/lemon-cucumber-mint-water.html

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