More than just a mask
Cucumbers get their fame from pop culture and media, how they are always shown as eye masks to help hydrate and reduce eye bags. But they have more than just external uses -- when infused in water, cucumber water also provides healthy hydration to the body.
Bye-bye bloating
Cucumber water also reduces water retention, which is responsible for water weight and bloating. As a detoxifying agent, it helps flush out harmful toxins because it contains antioxidants that combat free radicals.
Livestrong recommends to soak them overnight to allow ample time for the flavours and nutrients to seep into the water.
If you want to spice things up, try adding these to your basic cucumber water:
• mint - refreshing and cooling, perfect for hot summers
• lemon slices - chockfull of vitamin C and reduces inflammation (more on this in a later post)
• berries such as blueberries and strawberries - for that extra boost of antioxidants
