Cucumber Water for Weight Loss
A refreshing cucumber water drink made with fresh cucumber, lemon, water, and optional mint or ginger. It is a simple, low-calorie alternative to sugary drinks and can be enjoyed as part of a balanced weight-loss routine.
Equipment
- Cutting board and knifeLarge
- pitcher
- Refrigerator
- Serving glasses
Ingredients
- 1 medium cucumber sliced or diced
- 4 cups water
- 1 lemon juiced
- 5 fresh mint leaves optional
- 3 ice cubes for serving
- 0.3 teaspoons salt optional
- 1 celery stick sliced (optional)
Instructions
- Wash the ingredients: Wash the 1 medium cucumber, sliced or diced, lemon, and any optional fresh ingredients thoroughly.
- Slice the cucumber: Cut the cucumber into thin rounds or small pieces.
- Add everything to a pitcher: Add the sliced cucumber, lemon juice (1 lemon, juiced), and any optional 5 fresh mint leaves (optional) or 1 celery stick, sliced (optional) to a large pitcher.
- Pour in the water: Pour 4 cups water into the pitcher over the ingredients.
- Let it infuse: Cover and refrigerate so the flavors can infuse into the water.
- Serve chilled: Pour over 3 ice cubes, for serving and serve chilled. Add 0.3 teaspoons salt (optional) if desired.