7 DAY INFUSED WATER CHALLENGE DAY 5 - CUCUMBER LIME GINGER WATER

Hey Lovelies,

I'm on day 5 of my 7 Day infused water challenge. Today I will be having Cucumber Lime Ginger Water. Such an interesting combination that I am so excited to make it. Cucumbers are refreshing, Limes are bitter sweet and Ginger has this earthy taste. So many different tastes and flavors that will be infused in water to form a great healthy drink. Ginger is full of carbohydrates, which are excellent source of energy. Ginger, being quite tangy can support us in losing weight. This spicy herb is recognized to stimulate saliva and respectively speed up metabolism. Helps with nausea and motion sickness. Ginger has been proven by various studies to control the blood sugar levels in our system. Ginger can effectively treat migraine just as well as a medicine, yet without triggering any side effects. Ginger has been proven by various studies to control the blood sugar levels in our system. Ginger, being rich in antioxidants, the elements delaying our aging process, has anti-inflammatory characteristics which could potentially prevent damage to nerve cells. Have you noticed how much you sweat when you are stuck in bed with flu? It’s your body’s method of detoxification and getting rid of viruses. Ginger cures such  infections, when served with lemon in a cup of hot water (or herbal tea), will get you working up this sweat.Many studies have suggested that increasing consumption of plant foods like Limes decreases the risk of obesity, diabetes, heart disease and overall mortality while promoting a healthy complexion and hair, increased energy and overall lower weight. Limes are great for asthma prevention. The risks for developing asthma are lower in people who consume a high amount of certain nutrients. One of these nutrients is vitamin C, found in many fruits and vegetables including limes. Lime help in boosting the immune system. Foods that are high in vitamin C and other antioxidants can help the immune system battle germs that cause a cold or flu. Limes will assist you have healthy skin. The Vitamin C in Limes can help to fight skin damage caused by the sun and pollution, reduce wrinkles and improve overall skin texture. Eating higher amounts of citrus fruits like Limes may lower ischemic stroke risk for women. Lime juice has antibacterial and anti-fungal properties. Check out the other infused water challenge days

Day 1: PINEAPPLE JALAPENO WATER

Day 2: WATERMELON CILANTRO WATER

Day 3: ORANGE BLUEBERRY WATER

Day 4: LEMON CUCUMBER WATER

Ingredients

-1 Cucumber
-1 Fresh Ginger Root
-1 Lime
-2 Cups Water

Method

Wash the Lime, Ginger and Cucumber thoroughly. Chop the Cucumber

-Chop the Lime

-Remove the skin from the Ginger. Chop it up

-Take the chopped Ginger drop it in the mason jar

-Take the chopped Lime drop it in the mason jar

-Take the chopped cucumber and drop them into the mason jar

-Fill the mason jar with water to the brim

-Refrigerate the Cucumber Lime Ginger water for several hours before consuming. For best results leave the water to infuse overnight

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7 DAY INFUSED WATER CHALLENGE DAY 5 - CUCUMBER LIME GINGER WATER

by Mulunga Alukwe August-18-2017

Ingredients

• 1 Lime
• 1 Cucumber
• 1 Root Ginger
• 2 Cups Water

Instructions

-Wash your Ginger, Lime and Cucumber thoroughly-Chop the Lime-Chop the Cucumber-Chop the Ginger-Add the Lime, Ginger and Cucumber in a mason jar and fill it up with water-Refrigerate the infused water for several hours or overnight

Details

Prep time: 5 mins Cook time: 5 mins Total time: 5 mins Yield: 1 Serving