What are the benefits of drinking cucumber water in the morning?
(Baonghean.vn) - Replacing sugary drinks, sports drinks, and soda with cucumber water can help you cut a large number of calories from your diet. It increases metabolism and curbs appetite.
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| The amazing weight loss benefits of cucumber. Photo: Internet |
The reason why cucumbers are included in the list of effective weight loss foods is because their high water content helps the body increase the detoxification process and promote metabolism to melt fat in the body.
At the same time, cucumber is considered the "champion" among vegetables and fruits because of its high mineral content. Every 100g of cucumber contains 6g of minerals including iron, potassium, manganese... Therefore, when drinking cucumber, you will also feel fuller and prevent the absorption of unwanted foods.
Great weight loss recipe of cucumber
1. Cucumber and lemon water:Squeeze the cucumber to get the juice, pour it into a cup. Cut the lemon in half, slice it thinly, then pick up each piece and put it into the cup of cucumber juice to use.
2. Cucumber and mint juice:Mint leaves are known for their many beauty and weight loss benefits. Mint contains a lot of vitamin C which acts as a powerful antioxidant, and mint leaves also give the person enjoying them an attractive aroma. Just tear the mint leaves into small pieces and drop them into a glass of cucumber juice to enjoy.
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| The amazing weight loss benefits of cucumber juices. Photo: Internet |
3. Cucumber and pineapple juice:Just peel and chop, add about 10-15 slices to cucumber juice to get a glass of water with a special flavor that helps eliminate toxins and control the accumulation of excess fat under the skin. Even more amazing is the effective anti-aging ability in this recipe.
Other benefits of cucumber
Prevent bad breath:Bad breath is caused by excess heat in the stomach. Cucumber water increases saliva and eliminates odor-causing bacteria in the mouth.
Digestive support:A healthy digestive system eliminates many health problems such as indigestion and gastritis. Drinking cucumber water helps maintain good digestion due to its high fiber content. In addition, cucumbers contain insoluble fiber, which helps food move through the digestive tract easily.
Cure sore throat:Choose 1 old cucumber, remove all the seeds, add 20g of pepper, spread evenly, dry in the shade until dry, do not dry in the sun. When using, cut each piece to suck and you will immediately see the obvious effect.
Cancer prevention:In addition to antioxidants, cucumbers also contain compounds called cucurbitacins and a group of nutrients called lignans that play an important role in protecting you from cancer. Flavonoids in cucumbers may help slow the progression of prostate cancer.
Lower blood pressure:The main cause of high blood pressure is too much salt in your diet and too little potassium. Excess salt causes your body to retain water, which increases blood pressure. The potassium in cucumbers is an electrolyte that helps regulate the amount of salt your kidneys retain.
Strengthen bone health:Cucumbers are high in vitamin K and can provide you with 19% of your daily requirement. Vitamin K is needed to make proteins that make bones and tissues healthy.
Improve brain health:The anti-inflammatory flavonols in cucumber juice help improve brain function and memory. It keeps your brain healthy and young. Some studies have suggested that it may help Alzheimer's patients maintain cognitive function.
