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lemon cucumber water detox with mint flavors

LAST UPDATED: Jul 7, 2023 . PUBLISHED: Mar 19, 2021 by Asiya . Leave a Comment

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Lemon cucumber water is a detox weight loss drink made using water and the prominent ingredient cucumber. This is the best coolant detox to use anytime. It benefits humans in terms of weight loss and helps cleanse the system.

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lemon cucumber slices with mint leaves infused in water in a jar with lid
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  • About Cucumber Water
  • Benefits of this detox
  • Is cucumber good for health?
  • Ingredients
  • Steps to make the water
  • Drinking and Storing Tips
  • Can we make the detox in a larger quantity?
  • Tips and enhancements
  • Recipe
  • FAQ'S

About Cucumber Water

Cucumber water infused with lemon and mint is a beautiful and fantastic detox. It also has plenty of benefits if consumed regularly daily.

It is a simple drink by letting cucumber, lemon, and mint infuse well in water. Also, this makes an excellent detox drink to consume regularly for better body functioning.

I will share the benefits and the procedure to make this cucumber-infused drink which works wonders for the tummy.

Similar homemade drinks to lose weight fast are apple cider vinegar for weight loss, black coffee for weight loss, ginger for weight loss, celery juice for weight loss, etc.

Benefits of this detox

  • Consume this drink on an empty stomach or have it before every meal.
  • The fat-cutter drink can be consumed regularly and is a healthy detox drink.
  • This is a highly hydrating, refreshing drink and a coolant that helps keep the tummy cool.
  • It works wonders for fat loss and belly fat burning, as well as as a fat cutter for the entire body.
  • Best detox drink to lose weight quickly and boosts the body's metabolism; it works great for digestion and helps cleanse the stomach by removing toxic substances.
  • It also works for better skin health, as lemon contains a lot of Vitamin C, and cucumber has many hydrating properties, which help cut down the total fat.

Benefits of Lemon and Mint

Lemons, too, work to lose fat and help detoxify the body, and combined with cucumber, they work more powerfully.

Lemon is also high in Vitamin C, promotes better skin health, and helps boost the immune system.

Mint is a powerful ingredient for good digestion. Not only in the drink, but eating mint leaves helps the body to promote better digestion and reduces flatulence and bloating.

Adding mint to regular drinking water, too, gives good flavor and aroma, plus added benefits.

Is cucumber good for health?

It has excellent hydrating properties, which are essential for a human being. Especially in summer, cucumber consumed in salads or drinks is good for hydration.

It also works in weight loss, detoxifying all the toxins from the body, works best for digestion, and prevents constipation significantly.

Does cucumber help you lose weight and burn belly fat?

This is a common question asked, and I would say that this drink if taken regularly, can help remove toxins from the body and reduce fat deposits by cutting down the fat from the body.

Also, check out the effect on decreased weight by cucumber according to studies.

Can we make the detox in a larger quantity?

If making in a big jar, add a generous amount of water, one(1) whole cucumber cut into round slices, two(2) lemons cut into round slices, and a significant amount of mint leaves.

Let it sit in the refrigerator for a few hours, as it takes time for the flavors to infuse well into the drink.

Additional benefits

  • Mint helps in quick digestion and can prevent fat deposits to a large extent.
  • Working out with regular and simple exercises such as brisk walking, jogging, and many other workouts helps a lot in losing weight.
  • This drink helps in lowering blood sugar levels too.
  • Maintaining a healthy lifestyle reduces stress, and a balanced diet prevents fat deposits.
  • Consume this drink and follow a healthy lifestyle for good benefits.

Ingredients

Cucumber: I am using a big-size cucumber, but baby cucumbers or organic ones can be used. Cucumber is readily available in stores and should always be included in the diet.

For a cooling effect, use it with water or have it in the form of salad. They give the body great results in good digestion, weight loss, and detoxification.

Cucumber has hydrating properties, and it keeps the body hydrated if had regularly.

Mint: Mint is a powerful ingredient and is suitable for digestion. The drink, infused with mint flavors, acts as a coolant to the body.

Lemon: Lemon has many benefits when taken along with water as it is high in vitamin c as well as acts as a fat cutter or fat burner inside the body.

Ice cubes: If trying to drink in summer, adding some ice cubes and having the drink in a chilled state is even more refreshing and cooling.

Steps to make the water

Below is the step-by-step procedure to make the detox drink at home.

  • Take any jar, which can be a mason jar or a water jar. I am using a small jar, but one can use a giant jar if making the drink in large quantities, adding cucumber slices.
    • I am using only 4-5 slices, but for a large quantity, use one whole cucumber to let more cucumber flavors into the drink.
cucumber slices added in a jar
  • Add round lemon slices to it. I am using only 2-3 slices as the water I am using here is less, but for larger quantities, use two lemons.
    • Do not add too many lemon slices, as the drink gets too sour. For balanced flavors, add a few.
adding lemon slices into a jar
  • Add mint leaves. Using fresh mint leaves gets the fresh fragrance of mint and is a good idea to add as it has many excellent properties, such as better digestion.
adding mint leaves to the jar
  • Add water and stir. This step is optional if made in large quantities. Add water quantity as per requirement. If using a big jar, add water generously.
stirring water added with a spoon
  • Close the lid. Refrigerate for 2 hours for the flavors to go deep inside the drink.
    • Serve the drink immediately or chill it in the refrigerator for at least 2-3 hours for the flavors to get into it, or store it in the refrigerator overnight to use regularly in place of water.
finished step of cucumber lemon water served with a straw
  • Serve fresh and add ice cubes to make it a chilled drink, or it is better to use a straw to sip the drink as it is easy to consume.

Drinking and Storing Tips

  • If kept in water for over 12 hours, the cucumber slices become too soft and break into small pieces.
  • Therefore, It is better to strain the drink after a few hours once the flavors get into it and store the strained detox drink in the refrigerator, which can be used for two days.
  • Try to make a fresh drink after two days, as the detox can last 2-3 days with new flavors.
  • Making it in large quantities is a better idea if required for the whole day. Prepare the detox drink at night and let it refrigerate overnight, which can be used the next day in place of water.

Do we need to discard the cucumber in the detox?

It is better to discard the cucumber once it is infused. For example, if the detox is kept in the refrigerator for a long time, the cucumber in the water becomes soft and starts breaking.

Therefore, it is better to strain when the cucumber and other ingredients have released all their flavors.

Can we make the detox in a larger quantity?

If making in a big jar, add a generous amount of water, 1 whole cucumber cut into round slices, 2 lemons cut into round slices, and a generous amount of mint leaves.

Let it sit in the refrigerator for a few hours, as it takes time for the flavors to infuse well into the drink.

lemon cucumber infused water in a glass jar with a lid and straw

Tips and enhancements

The drink is hard to consume and can be made a bit sweet by adding honey. I also suggest avoiding honey as much as possible as the drink tastes good and gives a very cooling effect to the body.

Since I am making it with cucumber lemon and some mint leaves I have not used additional ingredients such as ginger.

The lemon cucumber water detox works better if some ginger pieces are added. This remedy amazingly works well for weight loss purposes as well.

Check out more weight loss recipes on my blog, such as turmeric tea to lose weight, hibiscus tea.

Recipe

lemon cucumber slices with mint leaves infused water in a jar with a lid

lemon cucumber water detox with mint flavors

Asiya
a quick cucumber lemon infused water with an added touch of mint.
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Prep Time 5 minutes mins
Cook Time 5 minutes mins
Resting time 2 hours hrs
Course Drinks/Beverages
Cuisine American, International
Servings 1
Calories 145 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 5-6 cucumber slices (cut into round slices)
  • 2-3 round lemon slices
  • 3-4 mint leaves
  • 1 glass water
  • ice cubes (optional)
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Instructions
 

  • Take any jar, which can be a mason jar or a water jar.
  • Add cucumber slices to it.
  • Add round lemon slices to it.
  • Add mint leaves.
  • Add water and stir.
  • Close the lid.
  • Refrigerate for 2 hours for the flavors to get infused.
  • Serve fresh and add ice cubes to make it a more chilled drink.
  • It can be consumed at any time of the day.

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Notes

  • Other flavors, such as ginger, taste well to make this detox water.

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
lemon cucumber water detox with mint flavors
Amount Per Serving
Calories 145 Calories from Fat 27
% Daily Value*
Fat 3g5%
Saturated Fat 1g6%
Sodium 35mg2%
Potassium 2355mg67%
Carbohydrates 20g7%
Fiber 17g71%
Sugar 26g29%
Protein 11g22%
Vitamin A 1255IU25%
Vitamin C 163mg198%
Calcium 273mg27%
Iron 5mg28%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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FAQ'S

How long it takes to infuse?

It takes 2-3 hours, and the drink is ready to consume. One can even refrigerate the drink for up to 12 hours or overnight. While consuming, strain the drink and consume it.

Do we have to peel the cucumber?

The cucumber can be peeled or can be sliced with the peel. If sliced with the peel on, wash it well to remove any unwanted particles.

How long can the cucumbers be placed in water?

The cucumbers remain fresh for at least 10-12 hours in water. If kept for longer, they become soft and lose their taste. It is better to strain the water or discard the cucumber, lemon, and mint.

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