Water Doesn’t Have To Be Boring

Water does not have to be boring!  Kick it up a notch and add a little zest by adding some cucumber slices! Adding a few slices of cucumber to your water can be quite refreshing while making it easier for you to get the hydration you need.

Need a few reasons why drinking cucumber water is a good idea?

1. It’s All About Hydration

Our bodies are made up of 60% water and every single cell in the human body needs water to function properly. Water is important for healthy skin, hair, and nails, cleansing toxins, and keeping your body temperature, heart rate, and  blood pressure regulated. Plus, you’ll have more energy and help your organs do their job better when they’re getting enough water.  Cucumbers are about 95% water, hence they help keep you hydrated.

2. Provides Extra Vitamins and Nutrients

Water is vital to the body, but by itself it’s not a great source of vitamins. When you add in cucumbers you’ll be adding in vitamins and minerals that will help supplement the rest of your diet.  The cucumber helps you consume more Vitamin K, Vitamin C, and Potassium. Vitamin K promotes healthy blood flow and helps you heal after injury, because it allows you to form blood clots essential to the healing process. Vitamin C plays an important role in increasing your immunity and helping to prevent infection. Potassium encourages the proper function of your cells, muscles and heart.

3. Helps Regulate Blood Pressure

High blood pressure, or hypertension, increases your risk for chronic conditions including heart and kidney disease. No single food lowers your blood pressure, but cucumbers can be part of an overall balanced diet designed to lower high blood pressure. By drinking cucumber water you’re staying hydrated, and helping your blood pressure thanks to the potassium cucumbers contain.  Potassium is an essential mineral for regulating your blood pressure!

So, while you participate in the Walk to LIVE WELL remember to hydrate with some cucumber water!

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