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    Hydrating Cucumber Lemon Mint Water

    August 29, 2018 by Chrissy Carroll 4 Comments

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    This hydrating cucumber lemon mint water is a refreshing infused water recipe to keep you hydrated!

    Everyone that knows me well knows that I love (and I mean L-O-V-E) a good diet soda.  Of course, as an RD, I know it’s not the best choice for my body – which is why I try to limit them to an occasional treat.  Instead, I try to focus on better choices for daily drinks, which include water, seltzer, and unsweetened teas.

    Cucumber Lemon Mint Water & Hydration

    Infused water recipes are a favorite for daily drinks in our house because they’re easy to make, completely natural, and taste delicious!  This cucumber lemon mint water has always been a hit, especially in summer time, because it’s just so refreshing.

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    Pitcher of lemon mint cucumber water

    It’s important to sip on healthy drinks like this (or plain water of course) regularly throughout the day.  These will help you to stay hydrated. 

    While there’s no hard-and-fast rule for exactly how much fluid you need (it likely depends on your weight, body composition, and other factors) – the Institute of Medicine has made the following recommendations:

    • Men:  3 liters (about 13 cups) of fluid from beverages
    • Women:  2.2 liters (about 9 cups) of fluid from beverages

    Aside from the IOM recommendations, some practitioners recommend body weight calculations.  You try out the equation of dividing your body weight in half and using that number in ounces as a daily goal.  For example, if a man weighed 190 pounds, his daily fluid goal would be 95 ounces (about 2.8 liters; fairly comparable to the IOM recommendations).

    I know I’ve got a lot of running pals and triathlete readers out there, and everyday hydration can sometimes fall by the wayside.  A lot of people worry about hydration during a long run or ride – which don’t get me wrong, is clutch to figure out.  But showing up to the start of training or an event dehydrated is really hard to recover from while you’re out there on the course.  It’s ideal to stay hydrated on a regular daily basis to avoid that from happening.

    Glass of cucumber lemon mint water with a straw in it

    Is Lemon Water Good for Detoxing?

    I’m really not a huge fan of the word “detox” because of all the misinformation out there.  Your kidneys and liver do a pretty wonderful job of removing toxins from the body – no magical woo-woo cleanse drink necessary.

    BUT – staying hydrated helps keep the liver and kidneys functioning properly.  Drinking enough water also helps to prevent constipation, which aids you in detox by helping you stay regular and get waste products out of the body.

    If drinking cucumber lemon mint water helps you drink more water overall because it tastes better, than by all means – feel free to call it a “detox drink”. 😉

    (As an aside, there are certain spices and phytochemicals that may influence the liver and kidneys in their ability to remove toxins – I’m not downplaying that.  However, you’re not getting much of those in a simple infused water recipe like this.)

    Pitcher and two glasses filled with lemon mint cucumber water

    Glass full of infused cucumber lemon mint water

    Looking for other tasty drink recipes? 

    Try this beet lemonade as a sweet treat to sip on this summer!  Also, athletes should try out this homemade natural electrolyte drink.

    I hope you enjoy this hydrating infused water recipe! 🙂

    Glass full of infused cucumber lemon mint water

    Hydrating Cucumber Lemon Mint Water

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    Keep your body hydrated in a tasty way with this refreshing cucumber lemon mint water!
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    Prep Time 5 mins
    Total Time 5 mins
    Course Drinks
    Cuisine American
    Servings 10
    Calories 2 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 10 cups water
    • 2 lemons, sliced
    • 1 cucumber, sliced
    • 10 mint leaves
    • 1-2 cups ice cubes

    Instructions
     

    • Add all the ingredient to the pitcher, and enjoy!

    Notes

    Notes:
    You can use more mint – or muddle the mint – if you prefer a mintier taste. I like just a few leaves to add a very subtle taste.
     
    Nutrition analysis (approximate per cup; assumes very small amount of calories from sugars in the lemon infusing in water):
    2 calories, 0 g fat, 0 mg sodium, 0.5 g carbohydrate, 0 g protein

    Nutrition

    Calories: 2kcal
    Keyword cucumber lemon mint water, lemon mint infused water
    Tried this recipe?Let us know how it was!

    Share with me:  What’s your favorite kind of infused water recipe?  Did you try this cucumber lemon mint water – and if so, what did you think?  Do you believe in “detox drinks”?

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    Chrissy Carroll is a Registered Dietitian and USAT Level I Triathlon Coach. She specializes in sharing nutrition and fitness tips, as well as recipes, for runners, triathletes, and active women.Chrissy holds a Bachelor's Degree in Nutrition, a Masters Degree in Public Health, and is also an ACSM Certified Personal Trainer.
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    1. Patricia W Tingley

      July 30, 2019 at 6:12 pm

      Thank you for you very special uses of veggies & fruits! At almost 90 y/o I enjoy good health and good food!

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      • Chrissy Carroll

        August 9, 2019 at 2:14 pm

        You’re so welcome! I’m so glad this was helpful 🙂

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