This cucumber-lemon-ginger-mint water will work magic if followed religiously! It is an effective detox and a great fat burner!!
Ingredients
Cucumber – 1, sliced
Lemon -1, sliced
Ginger – medium size (pressed or grated)
Mint leaves – a handful
Water – 2L
Preparation
- Leave all the ingredients in 2 litre water overnight.
- Squeeze the lemon to get the juice, and blend all the ingredients together.
- Add salt or honey if needed, according to taste.
Your magic drink for the day is ready!!
Benefits
- Cucumber – Powerhouse of vit. C! It keeps your skin glowing and healthy. Cucumbers are very low in calories, also the soluble fibres in them dissolves to a gel-like texture in gut,therby slowing down digestion and helping you feel full longer! It also contains an anti-inflammatory flavonols that plays an important role in brain health.
- Lemon – It’s rich in vit. C and anti-oxidants that helps maintain body’s energy while on a diet plan. It contains glutathione, which is the key anti-oxidant for quick slimming. It helps increase the liver function and fat metabolism.
- Ginger – It has powerful anti-oxidant properties and studies have proven its effect in reducing total cholesterol and blood triglycerides. And the anti-cancerous properties of ginger are attributed to 6-gingerol, a substance found in large amounts in raw ginger. Ginger is also a great fat-burner. It also helps in vasodilation, therby improving blood circulation.
- Mint leaves – It’s a great appetizer and palate cleanser. The aroma of mint activates the salivary glands. It also stimulates the digestive enzymes that aids in absorption of nutrients and turns fat into usable energy.
How to use?
Drink the whole two litres in the course of the day. Follow this daily for at least two months and you will be surprised by the results!
- Helps burn fat!
- Helps reduce blood sugar and cholesterol.
- A great liver tonic.
- Keeps your skin glowing and healthy.
- Improves blood circulation.
- Clears digestion.
- Keeps you hydrated!
