Lemon Cucumber Water Benefits - My Experience

I have a secret to spill...I am scared of doctors and hospitals.

Well, I guess I've had this fear inside me (probably share this sentiment with many) eversince but it has just gotten stronger after the pandemic. 

Still, I know I have to manage this fear and go get an annual physical exam soon. I am quite aware it is not possible to avoid medical institutions entirely. Thus, with this fear comes my resolve to stay as healthy as I can be.

For the first time in my life, I am taking physical workout seriously. In my own way, I try to be as active as I can be even when I am mostly indoors (moving around the house while doing house chores count, right?) On days when I am not as busy (I make sure around 3 times a week), I allot a few minutes for exercise. I tried practicing some yoga and pilates moves (courtesy of YouTube tutorials) whenever I have time and I am really loving it. These stretching and breathing exercises really do wonders, I can feel the positive effect instantly. It also helps me improve my posture and relieves stress.

Likewise, I am now mindfully choosing to eat healthier (yet still struggling with less amount of rice). One of the thing I am quite proud of is lessening or avoiding sugary drinks. I still drink coffee but never instant and I vow to drink more tea soon.

Anyway, my favorite healthy beverage as of the moment is lemon and cucumber. I just sliced (or grate) cucumber and add it to a pitcher of cold water. I then squeezed some lemon or lime and that's it. To encourage my kids to drink, I sometimes add honey or brown sugar. When I want a hot drink, I would replace the cucumber with ginger and I like it as well.

This beverage is refreshing and I noticed that I feel energized after drinking it. It also seems to aid in digestion since I do not feel bloated or heavy after a meal when I take this. The drink also makes me feel full so it helps me avoid snacking. On top of that, my skin seems to look glowing. I am no doctor or expert but I do think that this drink is sure to be better than soda or milk tea. I will choose lemon cucumber water anytime.