Detox your body the natural way, the way nature intended. You don't need to eat any less, take any pills, or drink nasty concoctions. All you have to do is sip yummy, refreshing water through out the day! I call it MAGIC WATER. And it's really pretty too!

There are countless benefits from drinking Lemon Cucumber Mint Water. I'm going to tell you about all of the good things that come from sipping on this magic water all day. But first, the recipe.

LEMON CUCUMBER MINT WATER RECIPE

WHATCHU NEED:

1 Lemon, Sliced
1 Cucumber, Sliced
10-15 Mint Leaves
Water
Glass Pitcher

WHATCHU DO:

1. Add all ingredients to a glass pitcher and fill with water.

2. Steep overnight in the refrigerator.

YES! It really is that easy!

Drink throughout the day and enjoy!

You can also add some orange slices to your water for some added vitamin C!

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PRO TIPS:

Fill up your water bottle and sip at work, the gym, or anywhere! Don't forget to add a couple lemon and cucumber slices to your water bottle to make it look super yummy and appetizing!
You can add ANY fruit to a water pitcher to add pizazz and beauty to your dinner table. Other fruits may not have a detoxifying effect like this detox water recipe but it will make a beautiful addition to your table and you will WOW company!
During the spring and summer months, I grow my own mint. For mere pennies, you can have an endless supply of mint. You'll save a ton of money! My kids and I are constantly chewing on mint leaves all summer long!
Yes, you can eat the cuke and orange slices when the water is gone! My kids even eat the lemon flesh.

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Okay, now on to WHY you should drink this yummy, healthy, magic water. Oh the reasons seem to go on forever.

The Benefits of Lemon Water

1. Flushes Out Your Toxins

Activates the body's natural cleansing system
Helps the liver rid itself of it's impurities
Produces and regulates bile acid
Helps dissolve gallstones
Helps detox and cleanse your blood

2. Helps You Lose Weight

Gives you a feeling of fullness
Suppresses appetite
Curbs cravings.
Has virtually no calories
Contains pectin fiber

3. Boosts Your Immune System

Packed full of Vitamin C
Helps the body absorb iron
Iron increases muscle and brain function
Fights infection
Reduces inflammation

4. Maintains pH Levels

Even though initially acidic, lemons have an alkalizing effect on your system
Promotes a cancer-free environment*

5. Improves Digestion

Helps your body digest more efficiently
Helps with both constipation and diarrhea
Helps bowl functions run smoothly and regularly

6. Cleans the Urinary Tract

Changes the pH level in your urinary tract
Promotes good bacteria and discourages bad bacteria
Serves as a diuretic
Produces more urine which will flush the toxins out and purify the tract

7. High in Potassium

Keeps nerves, brain, heart, and muscles healthy

8. Anti-Aging Properties

Combats free radical damage
Helps produce collagen which prevents wrinkles
Keeps skin radiant
Prevents acne

9. Freshens Breath

Kills the mouth's bad bacteria
Acts as a disinfectant

The Benefits of Mint

1. Improves Digestion

Reduces stomach inflammation
Soothes nausea and motion sickness
Promotes healthy digestion
Activates the salivary glands
Stimulates digestive enzymes

2. Helps Clear Congestion

Gives relief to respiratory disorders
Soothes the throat

3. Is a Natural Stimulant

Smelling mint can improve brain function
Increases alertness
Improves memory

The Benefits of Cucumber Water

1. Keeps Muscles Strong

Contains the trace mineral silica which keeps connective tissue and muscles healthy

2. Full of Vitamin K

Vitamin K helps keep bones healthy and strong
Vitamin K is essential in proper blood clotting

3. Anti-Aging Properties

Keeps skin hydrated
Improves elasticity
Contains antioxidants that promote skin health

4. Helps You Drink More Water

Changes the taste of boring water
Makes your water look "pretty" and more appetizing

5. Has Detoxifying Effects

Helps flush your body of toxins
Promotes overall general health

6. Low Cost

Cucumbers are far less expensive than store products claiming detox properties

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*There is much debate and research tackling the question, Does an acidic pH level cause cancer? Research has proven that cancer flourishes in an acidic surrounding and cannot survive in an alkaline element. Every person who has cancer, has a low pH level, which means your system is acidic. There is no concrete proof that eating and drinking alkalizing foods and liquids will help prevent or fight cancer but there are many experts that state this is the case.

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