Shoog's Extra Special Detox Water!

Why is this water so special you may ask? Well...Let me tell you:

1) Water = Sweet Nectar of Life!!! Water hydrates you & helps to flush the system of daily toxins. It is the best thing you can drink. Period.

2) Lemons aid in cleansing the digestive system & the liver.  Because of the citric acid in lemons, they are good acne fighters. The vitamin C found in these little citrus wonders will leave you with glowing skin as well as a boosted immune system. Lemons have strong anti-bacterial properties which help in your body's healing process.

3) Cucumber is nature's superfood! They are a good source of B vitamins which give you energy. Since cucumbers are 95% water, they rehydrate your body and replenish your daily vitamins. Puffy eyes or sunburn? The cucumber is a natural anti-inflammatory. The silicon and sulfur contained in this superfood also help to stimulate hair growth!  Cucumbers aid in digestion & weight loss, they contain cancer fighting properties, they're a cure for diabetes, they aid in controlling blood pressure, they help with the reduction of cholesterol, they promote joint health & they relieve gout & arthritis pain. WOW! 

4) Mint is not only a breath freshener & palate cleanser, but it also promotes digestion while soothing an upset stomach in cases of indigestion or inflammation. Mint is a natural stimulant so if you are feeling sluggish, anxious, depressed or exhausted, mint is just the thing to perk you up! Since it is a stimulant, its properties also work in the weight loss process as it boosts digestive enzymes that absorb nutrients from food and consume fat & turn it into useable energy. Mint is an anti-septic which will aide in relieving acne. Recent research shows that mint is being used to prevent and even cure cancer. The options seem to be endless!

All you need is a lemon (or two), a cucumber (or two), some sprigs of mint (as many or as little as you want), a cutting board, a knife & a container of your choosing. Make sure you rinse off your ingredients with a veggie wash, water or an apple cider vinegar & water mix.

Place all the ingredients in the container.

Fill up the pitcher with water and stir.

Tah Dah!!!! Let it steep in the fridge for 8 hours then you are good to drink! I put a lots of goodness in this one because I plan to drink this pitcher then refill with water and repeat for one more round.

Aside from my morning coffee or tea, water is basically the only thing I drink, but I know for many people, drinking just plain water can be a boooooring! Have no fear! There are nutritious & natural options to boost the flavor of your H20:

Take a fruit such as oranges, tangerines or any type of berry & place them in a container of your choosing. My favorite is a berry mix. Smash them in the bottom then cover with water & you have all-natural flavored water!

Another option would be to freeze your fruit then add it to your ordinary glass of water! It's like having fruity ice cubes! 

Drink responsibly my friends ;-)